Centennial homes from the 1970s and 1980s have water supply systems that have been in service for decades. The main water line from the meter to the house may be galvanized steel or copper depending on when the home was built, both of which can develop leaks at joints, fittings, or at corrosion points after 40 to 50 years of service. Interior branch lines experience similar aging. Low water pressure throughout the home, unexplained wet spots in the yard along the water line path, and increases in water bills without a usage change are all signs that a water line may have developed a problem.

For buried main line leaks, our leak detection team locates the specific failure point before excavation begins. For broader supply line condition concerns inside the home, our pipe repair team handles interior supply line repair and repiping. See all Centennial plumbing services.

• Main water line repair for leaks or breaks in the line running from the water meter to the home, including excavation and repair of buried line sections.
• Main water line replacement for lines that have deteriorated beyond spot repair and need to be replaced from the meter to the home.
• Interior supply line repair for leaks at joints, fittings, or corrosion points in the supply lines running through the home.
• Pressure regulator service for homes where the pressure-reducing valve has failed or is set incorrectly, causing high or low pressure throughout the home.
• Hose bib replacement for exterior hose connections that are leaking, freeze-damaged, or no longer shutting off correctly.

Here are the water line repair and replacement situations our Centennial plumbers handle most often.

How Do I Know If My Main Water Line Is Leaking in Centennial?

A main water line leak between the meter and the house is often not immediately obvious because the pipe is buried. Signs include unexplained wet or soft spots in the yard along the path where the water line runs, significantly higher water bills without a usage change, low water pressure throughout the home when there is no known cause, and a water meter that runs when all fixtures are off. A wet spot in the yard that is persistently wet even during dry weather in Centennial is particularly telling, since the dry climate means surface soil should dry out quickly unless there is a subsurface water source.

WireNut can locate the source of a suspected main line leak before recommending excavation. Using acoustic detection equipment, we can narrow the leak location to a specific section of the buried line so that excavation is targeted rather than speculative.

What Material Is Best for Main Water Line Replacement in Centennial?

For main water line replacement from the meter to the home, copper and PEX are the two primary options. Copper has a long track record as a main line material and is not affected by UV light, which matters for any sections that may be partially exposed. PEX is flexible, resistant to freeze-thaw stress, and easier to install in long runs. Both are valid choices for Centennial. WireNut will discuss the options and their respective considerations for your specific property before recommending a material for your main line replacement.

In Centennial properties where the main line runs under landscaping or hardscaping, trenchless installation methods can sometimes replace the line without full excavation along the entire run. WireNut will assess whether the line path and soil conditions are suitable for trenchless replacement as an option when that would reduce the excavation impact on your property.