What to Do About a Leak in Your Main Water Line

Main water line leaks can occur at times and cause significant damage if left unchecked. This kind of leak can cause structural damage to your home without proper repairs.

A few primary signs of a main water line leak include low water pressure, bubbling sounds from pipes, frequent clogs in your drains, and wet areas in your home. If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to call in the professionals.

Hiring a company like Advanced Trenchless Solutions can repair your main water line leak quickly and efficiently to avoid further damage.

What Is a Water Service Line?

A water service line is the pipe that connects your home to the main water supply from your local water utility company. It is crucial to know whether or not you are responsible for repairs to the main water line or if that falls under the water company. Likely, the homeowner will be responsible for any leaks or damage.

Though water service lines can last decades, they can become corroded, clogged, or broken. Tree roots can also invade your water lines, causing blockages and cracks. It’s essential to notice the signs of a leak to resolve the problem immediately.

Signs of a Main Water Line Leak

The following signs are essential when determining if you have a main water line leak.

• Water puddles in your yard without rain

• Low water pressure

• Hissing or bubbling sounds from your pipes

• Frequent clogging of drains

• Discolored water

• Bad smells

• Foundational cracks

If you see or hear any of these signs, call an expert sewer line plumber immediately to investigate the issue and perform repairs.

How to Repair a Broken Main Water Line

The first step to dealing with a broken main water line is to turn off the water supply to prevent further damage. The next step is to isolate the location of the leak or crack. A professional company like Advanced Trenchless Solutions has a tried and true method of locating a leak to minimize the damage to your yard.

Locate the Problem

A hole must be dug to access the water line, and a camera scope is sent through the pipe to locate the leak. This prevents digging up your entire yard to find leaks.

With the camera scope, ATS can pinpoint the leak locations and only dig in those areas to repair the damaged pipe.

Choose Your Solution

A few solutions exist for repairing or replacing a main water line leak. Choosing the right solution comes down to the extent of the problem and what you would prefer. We have broken down the different solutions you can choose from. While some options require excavating machinery, some options won’t require digging up your yard.

• Trenchless Pipe Lining:  If the pipe is in relatively good condition with a few leaks or cracks, you could opt for pipe lining rather than replacing the cracked pipe.

Trenchless pipe lining means an epoxy resin, cured-in-place-pipe liner, is pushed into the existing pipe, which creates a new pipe inside the old one. Leaks and cracks will no longer be a problem.

• Trenchless Pipe Bursting: If your pipe is beyond repair, corroding, or very old, we recommend trenchless pipe bursting.

This method involves a pneumatic mole that bursts open the old pipe while pulling a new pipe along behind it. This method repairs cracks and broken pipes and creates a larger diameter pipe for optimal flow.

• Traditional Pipe Repair: Traditional pipe repair involves digging and excavating machinery to access the main water line. The old pipe is removed and replaced with a new one. This method can take several days and extra manpower, sometimes costing more than you’re prepared to spend.

Schedule & Complete Repairs

With an option like trenchless pipe lining, a single day is usually all that is required for repairs. That means scheduling your service is much easier.

A company like ATS can come to your home and complete the repairs approximately three times faster than traditional pipe repair.

View Final Camera Inspection

A professional company should show you the final camera inspection so you can be sure the repairs are complete and that nothing will cause problems.

Choose Trenchless Water Line Repair With Advanced Trenchless Solutions

With Advanced Trenchless Solutions, we can repair your sewer and water lines with trenchless technology that reduces disruption in your yard. Our methods have been refined over generations and are much faster, more efficient, and produce fewer greenhouse gases.

If you need main water line repairs or sewer line repairs, trust Advanced Trenchless Solutions to provide the best craftsmanship and customer service. Contact our Wisconsin Rapids office at 844-513-4106 or send us a message on our website.