How Much Does It Cost to Replace Water Lines to a Home?

The cost to replace water lines in Tucson from the street or the meter to a house depends on the length of the line, how deep it’s buried, access issues, and the replacement method and materials you choose. Talk to us today to get an estimate, and keep reading to get a general idea of what to budget for.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace Water Lines in Tuscon?

If you can measure the approximate length of your line, that’s your first reference point. You should budget around $40 per foot to begin. The high end would be more like $50+ and the low end around $30. Where you fall will depend on other factors.

Your second reference point will be whether you can use trenchless methods, which are less disruptive and thus cost less, or trenched (which means you’re digging up the whole line). For trenchless, you can budget at the lower end of the per-foot range. For trenched, you’ll need to go higher. Then, you’ll need to add on the permit and inspection fees. City of Tucson residential plumbing permits are around $135–$150, depending on where you live and the details of your project.

Another question is how quickly it has to be done. If you have plenty of time to arrange the replacement, your plumber costs may be lower. If it’s an emergency, you might have to pay emergency rates. Finally, you need to factor in the materials cost. PEX and PVC pipes are the cheapest, and copper pipes are significantly more expensive. Overall, the average cost in Tucson for a whole line replacement project runs between $1,500 and $3,500, with copper costing up to $5,000. Note that this is the average cost to replace a main water line. If you’re replacing a sewer line, the costs are higher, at an average of $3,000 to $6,000.

Other Things to Know

Here in Tucson, property owners are responsible for the line from the meter to the house, and Tucson Water handles the line up to the meter. If you have or suspect an issue beyond the meter, be sure to get in contact with Tucson Water quickly. Some homeowners opt into service line warranty programs, which typically cost about $5 to $10 a month and cover repairs like this. If you have an issue now, it’s too late for that, but this coverage is worth exploring once your new line is in.

Finally, don’t forget about restoration. No one can determine that cost but you, as only you know what you’ll want done on your property once the job is over. If it’s just packing down the dirt, adding some sod, and re-seeding a bit of lawn, the costs can be fairly minimal. If you’re going to be totally redoing the landscaping or hardscaping, be sure to factor that in.

For an accurate quote, contact us at Economy Plumbing Service, LLC at 520-885-3510 now. If water goes through it, we do it!

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