Trenchless Water Service Line Replacement in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Old water service lines can be replaced with new pipe by pulling it through from small pits instead of trenching the lawn.
- Trenchless Replacement Methods
- One or two small pits
- Middle Tennessee
Trenchless Water Service Line Replacement, explained.
The water service line runs from the meter at the street to your house. Old galvanized, copper or early plastic lines can corrode, leak or restrict flow. Replacing one the traditional way means a trench across the yard, the sidewalk and sometimes the driveway.
Trenchless methods pull new flexible pipe through a bored path or along the old line from two small pits. The lawn, walks and plantings between them stay in place. The work is closely coordinated with the water utility and the meter, and the new line is pressure tested before it is put into service.
Signs this service fits
- Low water pressure from an old service line
- Leaks between the meter and house
- Corroded galvanized or aging copper service pipe
- A route across hardscape you want to preserve
A good fit, and what to know.
We would rather you hear the limits from us than discover them later.
A good fit when
- Corroded or leaking water service lines
- Low pressure from restricted old pipe
- Properties with landscaping or hardscape over the route
Worth knowing
- Rules for work near the meter vary, and the utility may need to be involved
- Other utilities close to the route may limit what is safe
Why choose this one.
Intact landscaping
No trench across lawn, beds or walks.
Replaces aging pipe
Corroded or leaky service lines are renewed.
Fewer disruptions
Less time with the yard torn up.
Tested connection
Pressure testing confirms the new line before use.
From first look to finished pipe.
A clear sequence for every job.
- 01
Locate and plan
We locate the line, the meter and other utilities and plan the route.
- 02
Open small pits
Entry and exit pits are opened at the meter side and the house side.
- 03
Pull the new line
New flexible pipe is pulled along the bored or old path.
- 04
Connect and test
The line is connected and pressure tested before service resumes.
Services that go together.
B-04MethodsHorizontal DrillingA guided drill creates a new underground path beneath lawns, drives and roads so pipe can be installed…Small access pitSee the service 
B-02MethodsTrenchless ReplacementWhen a sewer line has to be replaced, trenchless methods swap it for new pipe while leaving most…Small access pitSee the service 
B-06MethodsCleanout InstallationA properly placed cleanout gives cameras, cleaning tools and liners a way into your line, and it can…Small access pitSee the service 
B-07MethodsPipe Coating and Spray LiningA spray-applied coating renews the inside of small pipes, stopping corrosion and sealing pinholes without opening walls.No digSee the service Read more on this topic.
GUIDE 21 · Planning a RepairCall 811 and Utility Locates Before Pipe WorkWhy every dig, bore and pit needs a locate, what 811 does and does not cover.2 min read GUIDE 28 · Trenchless MethodsHorizontal Directional Drilling ExplainedHow a steerable drill makes a new underground path, and where it fits next to sewer repair.2 min read 
GUIDE 36 · Property and PlaceProtecting Your Landscaping During Sewer RepairPractical ways to keep lawns, trees, patios and driveways safe when the pipe underneath needs work.2 min read Water Service Line Replacement FAQ.
Do you work on the water main?
No. We work on the private service line between the meter and the building. The main belongs to the water utility.
Will my water be off?
Yes, for part of the work. We tell you in advance so you can plan.
Can this be done without any digging?
Small pits are still needed at the ends. The goal is to avoid a continuous trench.
Water Service Line Replacement across Middle Tennessee.
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Fix the pipe. Keep the yard.
Tell us about your pipe and we will suggest a camera inspection and the least disruptive repair that fits.