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 several days to a week to complete. If you need to replace your main water line, have a Platinum Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Platinum Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Platinum Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Platinum Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Platinum Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC). Benefits of PVC piping material include that it’s 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 around 50 years.

In order to figure out what size your main water line should be, you will need a professional plumber from Platinum Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning to figure that out for you. Water main lines tend to be complex plumbing systems and our plumbing experts at Platinum Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning have the tools, knowledge, skills, and experience that most homeowners do not have access to.