Water Line Services in Fresno, CA
Main water line repair, replacement, and new service installations in Fresno. Copper, PVC, and trenchless methods to minimize disruption to your property.
Your main water line is the single pipe that brings water from the city main to your home. When it fails — through corrosion, tree root intrusion, ground movement, or old age — you lose water to the entire house. Stedman's Plumbing diagnoses and repairs main water line problems quickly, with minimal excavation when possible.
We also handle new water service installations, meter connections, pressure regulator valve replacement, and branch line repairs throughout the home. All work is permitted and inspected.
Water Line Services We Provide
- Main water line repair and full replacement
- Trenchless water line replacement — pipe bursting and pipe lining
- New water service installation
- Water meter connection and service
- Branch line repair and rerouting
- Pressure regulator valve (PRV) replacement
- Ball valve and main shutoff installation
- Permitted and inspected work throughout Fresno County
Signs Your Main Water Line May Be Failing
- Sudden spike in your water bill with no change in usage
- Wet or soggy areas in the yard, especially along the line from meter to house
- Reduced water pressure throughout the entire home
- Discolored or rusty water at all fixtures
- Water meter continues to spin when all fixtures are off
- Visible cracks, corrosion, or wet spots around the meter box
Trenchless Water Line Replacement
Trenchless methods replace the pipe without digging a full trench across your yard. Using pipe bursting or pipe lining, we can replace the line through two small access points — preserving landscaping, hardscape, driveways, and concrete walkways that would otherwise need to be torn up and replaced.
Trenchless replacement is available for most water lines in adequate condition. We'll evaluate your specific line and recommend the best approach after inspection.
Pipe Materials We Work With
Copper
The traditional standard for water service lines. Durable, long-lasting, and resistant to bacteria. Older copper lines may develop pinhole leaks or corrosion, especially in areas with hard water or acidic soil.
PVC / CPVC
Commonly used for main water service and interior supply in newer construction. Resistant to corrosion and scale buildup. We use schedule 40 or schedule 80 PVC depending on the application.
PEX
Flexible cross-linked polyethylene — excellent for interior supply line repairs and repipes. Resistant to freezing, easy to route through existing walls, and widely used in Fresno area renovations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Signs include a sudden spike in your water bill, wet or soggy areas in the yard (especially along the line from the meter to the house), reduced pressure throughout the home, and the meter continuing to spin when all fixtures are off.
The homeowner is responsible for the water line from the meter to the house. The city is responsible for the line from the city main to the meter. Your water provider may offer a service line protection plan — worth checking.
Trenchless methods replace the pipe through two small access points without digging a full trench. Pipe bursting installs a new pipe while fracturing the old one; pipe lining installs a new liner inside the existing pipe. Both preserve landscaping and hardscape.
A standard main line replacement typically takes one full day. Trenchless replacement may be completed in half a day. We restore water service before leaving so you're not without water overnight.