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Water Line Replacement From the Property Line to Your Meter

Your main water line carries every drop your household uses. When it is leaking, corroded or too small, we replace it with a new line sized for how your family lives today.

  • Free written estimates
  • Permits and rebates handled
  • 24/7 emergency service
Illustrative photo of a new copper water service line with a brass shutoff valve and water meter in a basement

Are you seeing a wet patch on the lawn, a water bill that keeps climbing or rusty water from the taps? These are common signs that the main water line on your property is failing. Because this line is buried, problems often go unnoticed until they become expensive to ignore.

We offer water line replacement from the property line to your meter for homes and small buildings across Toronto, Peel and Halton. Our team diagnoses the problem first, explains your options in plain language and gives you a written, itemized estimate before anything is dug.

Older water lines and what they are made of

Many homes in the GTA were built with lead, galvanized steel or early copper water services. Lead is a health concern. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside and slowly narrows until pressure drops. Older copper can wear thin and develop pinhole leaks. Each of these is a good reason to replace the line rather than patch it again and again.

Replacing the line with less disruption

With our own trenchless equipment, most water lines can be replaced through two small pits, one near the property line and one at the house. The new line is pulled underground along the old route, which protects your lawn, driveway and landscaping. When a trench is truly needed, we keep it short and tell you in advance.

Sized for the way you live now

A household with more bathrooms, a larger kitchen or a basement apartment uses much more water than the home was designed for. When we replace your line, we size it for your current fixtures and any plans you have, so you get steady pressure everywhere.

Get a clear written estimate

If you think your water line may be failing, get in touch with our team. We will inspect it, explain what we find and give you a written quote that shows every cost line by line.

Know the signs

Signs you need a new water line

  • A wet spot, sinkhole or unusually green patch of lawn along the line
  • A sudden jump in your water bill with no change in use
  • Rusty or discoloured water, especially first thing in the morning
  • Low pressure throughout the house, not just at one fixture
  • A lead, galvanized steel or very old copper service
  • Repeated leaks or repairs on the same line

Our approach

How we replace your water line

Diagnose before we quote

We check the meter, test for leaks and confirm the pipe material, so the estimate reflects the real condition of your line.

Trenchless first

Most lines are replaced trenchless between two small pits. Where that is not practical, we explain why and keep any trench as short as possible.

Right-sized pipe

We size the new line for your fixtures and any future additions, so you are not replacing it again when you renovate.

Permits, testing and cleanup

We pull the permit, pressure test the new line, book the inspection and leave the site backfilled and tidy.

Planning water line replacement?

Send us a few details and photos. We will book a visit and give you a written quote with the rebates that apply.

Pricing

What affects the cost of water line replacement

Every property is different, so we quote after we inspect. These are the factors that move the price up or down.

  • Length of the run and depth of the existing line
  • Trenchless or open excavation, based on soil and obstacles
  • Pipe size and material
  • Hardscaping, driveways and trees along the route
  • Interior finishes around the meter and foundation entry
  • Whether the municipal side also needs work

Rebates that can lower your cost

Toronto Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program

The City replaces its side of a lead service on a priority basis once you commit to replacing your side. We replace the private side and give you the invoice the City asks for.

Amounts from official program pages. We prepare the paperwork for you.

Estimate your rebate

Our process

How we work

Every job follows the same six steps, so you always know what happens next and what it costs.

  1. Camera first

    We look inside the pipe or trace the line before anyone talks price, so the quote is based on what is really there.

  2. Written quote

    You get an itemized estimate in writing, with the rebates that apply and your cost after them.

  3. Permits booked

    We pull the plumbing or building permit and book the inspections with your municipality.

  4. Low-dig work

    Where the ground allows, we use trenchless methods to replace pipe through small access pits.

  5. Restoration

    We backfill, compact and tidy the site. Any concrete, sod or finish restoration is listed line by line in your quote.

  6. Rebate filing

    We prepare the invoices, photos and permit proof your rebate application needs.

Get a clear, written quote before any work starts

Tell us what is going on and we will book a visit, inspect the problem and give you an itemized estimate with the rebates that apply.

Service areas

Water Line Replacement across Toronto, Peel and Halton

Our crews work across these communities every week.

FAQ

Water Line Replacement questions

Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask us most. If yours is not here, give us a call.

Who is responsible for the water line on my property?

In Toronto and most GTA municipalities, the homeowner is responsible for the line from the property line into the house. The municipality looks after the line from the watermain to the property line.

Should I repair or replace my water line?

A single leak on an otherwise sound line can often be repaired. If the pipe is lead or galvanized, or it has leaked more than once, replacement is usually the better long-term value. We explain both options in your estimate.

Will I be without water for long?

The water is only off while we make the final connections. On most jobs that is a few hours, and we let you know the timing in advance.

Do I need a permit to replace a water line?

Yes, a plumbing permit is normally required. We pull it and book the inspection as part of the job.

Ready when you are

Call us or send a few details. We will explain your options in plain language and put everything in writing.