A water line is the main supply of fresh water for your entire home, so it’s important to take good care of one. However, problems can arise at any time and may require a full or partial replacement or installation which could be costly depending on various factors. Before doing anything you need to know about these factors that affect cost in order not to get surprised by an unexpectedly high bill later down the road.

Type of Material To Be Used
The two primary types of piping that can be used for your water main line installation are copper and PVC. Copper is more expensive, but it’s the best choice if you live in a cold climate while PVC piping costs less money but isn’t as high quality or durable.

Accessibility of Your Water Line Replacement
If a water mainline is difficult to access, such as underneath a tree or cement sidewalk, excavation can be costly. Standard line installations usually don’t require an excavator and they run cheaper than digging up the whole area with heavy machinery.

Length of Water Line Replacement
The closer your home is to the councils water line, the cheaper it will be in terms of materials & labour.