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The amount of time it will take to replace a main water line depends on the size and complexity of the repair. A small and simple water main can be repaired in as little as six to eight hours, whereas larger and more complicated repairs can take between several days to a week to complete. If you need to replace your main water line, have a trusted Speedy Tech Services certified plumber assess your water line and give you an estimate of how long it will take to replace as well as a price quote.
To be certain that your main water line is broken, you will need to have a professional plumbing expert from Speedy Tech Services assess your water main. Indications that your water line may be broken are increasing water bills, low water pressure, and soft spots in your lawn. If you notice any of these issues, call Speedy Tech Services to look at your main water line and give you an estimate.
While it is possible to replace your own main water line if you still have old galvanized steel pipes, it is highly recommended to have a certified plumber from Speedy Tech Services handle the job. Replacing a main water line is a very complex process that could potentially affect your entire neighborhood if done incorrectly. Our certified plumbers at Speedy Tech Services have the knowledge, experience, and expertise in repairing water main lines and will even provide you with a quote before doing any repairing or replacing.
The most commonly used type of pipe for a water main is Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC). Benefits of PVC piping material include it being inexpensive, lightweight, durable, corrosion resistant, and nonreactive with most chemicals.
PVC water main line pipes can last as long as 100 years. PVC pipes are highly resilient towards freezing conditions and meet the majority of pipe requirements. While water main line pipes can last as long as 100 years, the average water main starts failing after around 50 years.
In order to figure out what size your main water line should be, you will need a professional plumber from Speedy Tech Services to measure and size it correctly. Water main lines tend to be complex plumbing systems and our plumbing experts at Speedy Tech Services have the tools, knowledge, skills, and experience that most homeowners do not have access to.
There are endless signs and symptoms to signal that your main water line may have a clog or break and in serious need of professional attention. The lines begin to blur a bit more on whether your water line is in need of repair or replacement. You will need a trusted Speedy Tech Services plumbing expert to determine whether repair or replacement is appropriate for the condition of your water main pipe. With that said, the following are signs that your water line will require professional attention:
If there is a clog or break in your water main line, it will generally affect the water pressure in your home, causing it to decrease. When a clog or break is present, less water is able to move through the pipe, and therefore not able to make it to your fixtures such as shower heads or sinks as it normally would. Decreased water pressure is a very common sign of a broken water main.
Has your monthly water and utility bill increased? If it has and you notice any of the other symptoms on this list occurring with your water main, you may have a clog or break in your pipe. When there is a break in the line, it will often waste excess water, causing an unexpected increase on your monthly utility bill.
If you have wet patches or pools of vibrant grass throughout your lawn, you likely have a water main break. Patches of vibrant grass, water pools, and a foul odor from the water is an almost indisputable indication that your water main has suffered a break. In the event of this, you will need to call Speedy Tech Services for expert help immediately before extensive damage is done to your home, property, and the water main line itself.
When a water main line breaks, dirt and debris can get inside of the pipe and eventually your water supply. Because water main lines are underground, a lot of potentially toxic and hazardous objects can leak into your water supply, causing you and your family to potentially fall ill. If you notice that the water from your sinks, bathtubs, and drains appears to be different in color or smell, you may have yourself a main water line break which will require repair or replacement!
Another sign that your water main may be in need of water main repair are odd, loud noises coming from your plumbing when it is not being used. If you notice water moving or just various plumbing noises in general throughout the middle of the night while you are sleeping and these appliances are not being used, this is an indication of an issue that will need to be resolved.
Lastly, if you notice that many of your toilets, sinks, or shower drains are constantly getting clogged no matter how much snaking or store-bought drain cleaner you use, this is a sign that your water line is either clogged or has broken entirely. This can also happen if your sewer line is clogged or broken as well. Either way, you will need to call in the experts at Speedy Tech Services to help determine whether a repair or replacement is necessary.