Need help with your water service line in Spotsylvania, VA? Call Plumb Perfect Plumbing anytime you need water line repair and installation services.
Your household water comes from an underground private service line that branches off the public main. What should you expect if you need water line repairs or an entire replacement? Contact us to learn how we identify and address supply line issues!
If you sustpect a leak in your water lines, but can't figure out where it is, ask about our water leak detection services today!
What Causes Water Supply Line Problems?
Many of the same issues that cause in-home piping issues also cause water line problems:
- Clogs: Clogged pipes do not allow water to reach the desired plumbing fixtures or appliances.
- Tree Roots: Tree roots seek water sources, sometimes finding and infiltrating water lines.
- Mineral Buildup: Water can leave behind mineral collections that constrict the pipe over time.
- Poor Installation: You can't get water when needed if the water line doesn’t connect to your home properly.
You may need a main water line replacement to fix more severe issues in Spotsylvania, VA. Full replacements often require water line boring services to form the path from your home to the public water supply line.
Who Handles Main Water Line Issues?
A water line boring contractor determines who owns the private line causing the issue. For example, you may notice a bloated or mushy spot in your yard, but a neighbor’s water line might have burst. In that case, we hold the neighbor responsible.
Often, no particular household holds responsibility if the problem comes from the main public line. Local authorities should hire experts to work on the line issue and resolve it as quickly as possible.
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What Happens During a Water Line Repair
While specialist water line repair and installation methods may differ, we at Plumb Perfect Plumbing follow these steps:
- Look for water line damage signs, including many wet spots in the yard, unexplained municipal water bill increases, or low water pressure.
- Mark the utility lines and check with local authorities to ensure we do not collide with or damage other resources.
- After determining the owner of the leaky pipe, turn off the main water valve at the owner’s property.
- Dig a trench for personnel and machinery while exposing the leak site and bailing water from the new hole.
- Repair and secure the damaged piping before covering the location back up.
