Water Line Repair & Replacement — Central Ohio (City & Rural)

Safety First: OUPS Member + Private Line Locating

As an OUPS Safety Member, we always open tickets and schedule public utility locates. Then we go further—OUPS does not mark private lines, so we locate the private utilities that cross your dig area: well supply lines, electric to barns, propane, irrigation, yard hydrants, septic laterals, and more. This prevents strikes, delays, and costly damage.

• ✅ OUPS ticket management and timing coordination
• ✅ Private utility locating on city lots, townships, and farms
• ✅ Photo documentation, depth notes, and route maps before excavation

Our Minimally Invasive Dig Promise

We engineer every replacement to disturb as little ground as possible while meeting code and inspection requirements.

• ✅ Trenchless bores under driveways, sidewalks, roads, lanes, and roots
• ✅ Precision potholing at tie-ins for safe exposure
• ✅ Smart bore pit placement to reduce surface impact
• ✅ Clean backfill, finish grade, seed/straw, and hardscape restoration
• ✅ Photo-verified workmanship with depth and material logs

Trenchless vs. Open-Cut: Which Is Best?

We recommend the method that balances cost, speed, pressure performance, and surface impact—no one-size-fits-all upsells.

• Trenchless (Directional Bore): Best for crossings, mature trees, tight setbacks, and long private runs.
• Open-Cut: Ideal when access is clear—often the fastest, most economical approach.
• Hybrid: Bore the hard sections, open-cut the rest for optimal results and budget.

Quick Answers

• Who owns the water service line? In most Central Ohio jurisdictions, the homeowner owns the line from the house to the curb stop or meter pit; the city owns the main. We confirm your jurisdiction and handle permits.
• How fast can a replacement happen? Many single-family replacements finish the same day once locates and permits are cleared.
• How deep is the line? Always below local frost depth per jurisdiction; we verify and log depths during planning.
• Do you restore surfaces? Yes—grade, seed/straw, and hardscape restoration are part of our scope.
• Rural wells too? Yes—we replace well supply lines, add yard hydrants, and bore long lanes and driveways.

Materials, Sizing & Long-Term Performance

We design for pressure stability and future demand. Material is chosen for soil conditions, code, and serviceability.

• Copper Type K: Proven longevity, excellent at services with strict municipal standards.
• HDPE CTS: Durable, flexible for trenchless pulls; ideal for long private runs.
• PEXa: Code-approved options for service lines in select jurisdictions; expansion fittings where allowed.
• Sizing: Determined by fixture load, static/dynamic pressure, elevation change, and run length.
• Fittings & Tracer: Approved compression or fusion methods as specified; tracer wire where required.

Proof-First Workmanship

Every project includes transparent documentation so you can see exactly what was done and why.

• ✅ Pre-dig photos, utility locate records, and route sketches
• ✅ Depth readings, material specs, and sizing rationale
• ✅ Pressure test confirmation and final flow check
• ✅ Restoration photos and warranty in writing

Pricing & Timelines: What Affects Your Project

We price by scope—no surprises. These factors drive cost and schedule:

• Length and route complexity (crossings, roots, hardscape)
• Material type and pipe size required by code/design
• Access and restoration (concrete/asphalt vs. lawn)
• Jurisdictional permits and inspection requirements
• Need for private utility locating and engineered boring

Most single-family service line replacements are planned to complete in one working day after locates and permits are cleared.

Service Area — Central Ohio

Counties: Franklin, Delaware, Morrow, Union, Marion, Knox, Licking, Madison, and Pickaway.

Cities & Towns: Columbus, Delaware, Westerville, Worthington, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Gahanna, New Albany, Hilliard, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Sunbury, Galena, Marysville, Plain City, Centerburg, Mount Gilead, Cardington, Marion, Fredericktown, Ostrander, Ashley, Waldo, Johnstown, Pataskala, plus surrounding townships and farms.

Not sure if you’re in range? Call (614) 695-0933—we often travel for specialty boring and complex digs.