Professional water line repair and replacement throughout Denver
Call {{PHONE}} NowYour water line is the main pipe running from the municipal water supply to your house. It carries fresh water to every faucet, toilet, and appliance in your home. When something goes wrong with this line, your entire household loses access to water until it's fixed.
Water lines sit underground, buried anywhere from a few feet to several feet deep depending on Denver's frost line and your property layout. Because they're out of sight, most homeowners don't think about them until a problem develops. Once damage occurs, it becomes an urgent matter that needs immediate attention.
Unlike indoor pipes you can see and access, water line damage requires excavation and specialized equipment to diagnose and repair. That's why calling a professional plumber is always the right choice.
Your water pressure drops suddenly throughout the entire house, not just one faucet. You notice a sudden spike in your water bill with no explanation. Your lawn or driveway shows wet patches even when it hasn't rained. You hear hissing or whistling sounds from under the ground. Water backs up in your basement or crawl space. Your water tastes or smells odd, suggesting external contamination.
Denver's climate and soil conditions create specific challenges for water lines. Our freeze-thaw cycles cause ground movement and pipe stress. Soil shifts from seasonal temperature changes can cause breaks in rigid pipes. Tree roots sometimes grow into older lines searching for water. Years of ground settling eventually puts pressure on underground pipes. Corrosion eats through certain types of metal pipe from the inside out. Ground vibrations from heavy traffic or nearby construction can crack pipes.
Pipes installed 40 or more years ago are more vulnerable to corrosion and failure. Older galvanized steel pipes deteriorate from the inside. Older clay or cast iron pipes become brittle and crack. Modern materials hold up better but aren't immune to damage.
Denver's clay soil shrinks and expands with moisture changes. This constant movement stresses buried pipes over time. New construction or landscaping changes can disturb soil around existing lines. Poor compaction during installation sets pipes up for future problems.
Hard water leaves mineral deposits inside pipes, reducing flow. Low pH water becomes corrosive to metal pipes. Chemical treatments and natural minerals in Denver water affect different materials differently.
Nearby construction or excavation can damage lines. Vehicle traffic over burial areas creates ongoing stress. Ground settling from nearby heavy structures transfers pressure to your water line.
We start with listening and pressure testing. If you're reporting low water pressure or unexplained usage, our technician checks the line's pressure and flow rate. This tells us whether the problem is actually in your water line or elsewhere. We ask questions about when the issue started and what changes you've noticed.
For a more thorough assessment, we use video pipe inspection. A small camera on a flexible cable travels through your water line, and we watch on a monitor what's happening inside. This shows us cracks, corrosion, root intrusion, or collapsed sections without any digging. It's the most accurate way to pinpoint the exact problem and location.
Once we've identified the damage, we explain your options. A small crack might be repaired using internal sealing methods. A burst section usually requires excavation and pipe replacement. Corrosion affecting multiple areas often means replacing the entire line. We give you honest recommendations based on your specific situation.
Trenchless pipe repair technology lets us fix some damage without major digging. We inject a resin-saturated sleeve into the damaged section, harden it with heat or UV light, and create a new pipe within the old one. This works well for cracks and small holes but won't work if the pipe is completely collapsed. It also costs less and damages your landscaping far less than traditional digging.
When replacement is necessary, we excavate the damaged section and install new pipe. We use modern materials like PEX or PVC that resist corrosion and won't degrade like older materials. We carefully backfill and compact the soil to prevent future settling issues. We also pressure test the new section to confirm everything works properly before we finish.
If your entire water line is old and failing, we can discuss replacing it from the meter to your house. This is more expensive upfront but eliminates the worry of future water line failures. It's an investment in your home's infrastructure and long-term reliability.
We understand water line emergencies can't wait. We dispatch crews quickly and answer calls 24 hours a day. If your line breaks at midnight on a weekend, we're still available to help.
Video camera inspection and pressure testing give us clear answers instead of guessing. We don't dig until we know exactly what we're looking for and where it is.
We won't push you toward the most expensive solution. We'll lay out what needs fixing, show you different approaches, and let you decide based on cost and your goals.
Excavation leaves a mess if not done properly. We backfill carefully, haul away all debris, and restore your property as close to original condition as possible.
If you need leak detection, pipe repair, or water quality testing, we can handle it all. We also work closely with sewer line repair issues that might be connected to your water line problem.
We've repaired hundreds of water lines in this area. We understand how Denver's freeze-thaw cycles, clay soil, and altitude affect pipes. Our recommendations come from real local experience.
We serve all of Denver and surrounding areas. Whether you're in downtown Denver, the suburbs, or outlying neighborhoods, we can reach you quickly. Our service area includes North Denver, South Denver, East Denver, West Denver, and every neighborhood in between.
We also provide emergency plumbing repair service throughout the entire metro area. If you're experiencing a water line emergency at an inconvenient time, we're ready to respond.
Water line issues often connect to other plumbing problems. If we find root intrusion in your water line, we might recommend hydro jetting for sewer line cleaning. If you're losing water pressure, we can perform leak detection throughout your home. Older homes might benefit from repiping services to replace aging lines throughout the house.
We also handle pipe repair for interior plumbing issues and can coordinate with sewer line repair if you're having multiple underground line problems. Our plumbers are trained to troubleshoot and solve problems across your entire plumbing system.
Back to Plumbing in Denver for our full list of services and more information about what we offer.
We answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our crews are ready to help with your water line repair. Don't wait if you're losing water pressure or seeing wet patches on your property.
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