Old PVC Water Line Replaced With New 1" Copper Service

Most homeowners never think about their water line - until something goes wrong. And by then, you're dealing with low pressure, soggy spots in the yard, or worse, a full-blown failure. Old PVC lines are especially prone to this. They degrade over time, joints get brittle, and eventually the line just can't keep up.

That's exactly the situation we were working with here. The existing PVC water service had run its course. So we trenched the line, pulled the old pipe, and ran a fresh 1" copper service from the meter connection all the way to the house. Copper is the right call for a permanent fix - it's durable, it holds up underground, and it's not going to give you headaches down the road.

The trench work is clean and straight, running right up to the house where the new service ties in at the meter. New shutoff valves are in place, everything is properly connected, and the homeowner now has a water supply they can actually count on. That's what solid underground work looks like.

This kind of job doesn't get much attention because it's buried once it's done. But it matters. A reliable water service is the foundation of everything else in your home's plumbing system. Getting it right the first time - with the right materials and proper installation - is what keeps you from dealing with the same problem again in a few years.