Water Line Repair Tips and Guides
Plain-English guides to the pipe between your meter and your house: what goes wrong, who's responsible, and what to expect.
Know your water line
Short, practical reads written for homeowners, not plumbers. New guides are added regularly.
Signs of a Broken Main Water Line
Pressure loss, soggy ground, a meter that won't stop: how to spot a main line break and what to do first.
Read the guideWho Is Responsible for the Water Line?
The street side, the meter and your side of the line: who usually owns what, and how to confirm it for your home.
Read the guideWater Line Repair vs Replacement
Age, pipe material, leak history and what's on top of the line: a checklist for choosing between a repair and a new line.
Read the guideThe Main Water Line Replacement Process
Inspection, permits, 811, the dig, the test and the cleanup: what to expect at each stage of a main line replacement.
Read the guideDealing with a leak right now?
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