Professional Main Water Line Installation & Replacement in Etobicoke

The most common signs are unexplained spikes in your water bill, low water pressure throughout the house (not just one fixture), wet patches or sinkholes forming in your yard, discoloured water, or the sound of running water when all taps are off. In Etobicoke, main water line problems are especially common in older homes in Rexdale, Islington, and Mimico where the service pipes are original galvanised steel and are now 50 to 70 years old.

New main water line installations in Etobicoke are done with copper or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, which resists corrosion and root penetration far better than the galvanised steel or lead pipes found in older homes. HDPE is particularly well-suited for trenchless replacement, which minimises disruption to your lawn and driveway. The specific material depends on the run length and local soil conditions.

The City of Toronto is responsible for the water main in the street up to the property line. The portion of the service pipe from the property line to your home — called the private water service — is the homeowner’s responsibility. If the break or failure is between the street connection and your foundation, you are responsible for the repair cost. Some homeowners carry water line insurance through their home insurer or add-on policies — it’s worth checking your policy before calling

In many cases, yes. Trenchless pipe replacement — specifically pipe bursting or slip-lining — allows us to replace the old service pipe by pulling new pipe through the existing line with minimal excavation. We typically need one small dig at the street connection and one at the foundation entry point. Whether trenchless is feasible depends on the pipe’s depth, condition, and routing. We assess this with a camera inspection before recommending either approach.

A standard private water service replacement in Etobicoke takes one to two days. Trenchless replacements are typically completed in a single day. Conventional open-cut replacements take a day for excavation and pipe work, plus time for backfill and compaction. We restore your driveway and lawn to its original condition as part of the job.

Yes. Any work on the private water service in Etobicoke requires a permit from the City of Toronto’s Toronto Building division, and the City must inspect the connection at the property line before it’s backfilled. We manage the permit and coordinate the City inspection as part of our service — you don’t need to do anything on that front.

Some homes in older Etobicoke neighbourhoods — particularly those built before 1955 — may have lead water service pipes. The City of Toronto has a lead pipe replacement program and can confirm whether your home is affected. If you have a lead service pipe, replacement is strongly recommended, particularly for homes with young children. We perform lead service pipe replacements and can coordinate with the City’s program to ensure the work qualifies for any available subsidies.