Water Line Replacement in Oregon City | A New Supply Line From Meter to House

 Water line replacement in Oregon City means removing the underground pipe that runs from your water meter to your house and installing a new one. This is the main supply line that feeds your entire home, and when it fails you lose water pressure everywhere or find wet spots in your yard that will not dry out. We replace water lines in copper, PEX, and polyethylene for homes across Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Marion counties as part of our Oregon City plumbing services.

Signs you need water line replacement

If your water pressure has been slowly dropping over months even though the city supply reads normal at the meter, the line between the meter and your house may be corroded or partially collapsed. If you find a soggy patch in your yard that does not dry even in summer, the buried line is likely cracking and leaking underground. If your water bill climbs steadily without any change in usage, water is leaving the line before it reaches the house.

Homes in the McLoughlin Historic District and older sections of Canemah often still have original galvanized or early polybutylene water lines from the 1950s through 1980s that are well past their expected lifespan.

Our water line replacement process

We start by locating the existing line using the meter, visible entry point at the house, and any available records or utility marks. We plan the route for the new line, which often follows the same trench but may take a more direct path if the original routing is inefficient. We excavate the trench using a mini excavator or by hand in tight areas, remove the old line, and lay new pipe at the proper depth and grade.

We connect the new line at the meter on one end and at the house entry on the other, then pressure test before backfilling. We restore the trench and yard surface as close to original condition as possible.

Water line replacement cost in Oregon City

Cost depends on the length of the run, depth of the trench, what is in the way (driveways, landscaping, tree roots), and the pipe material chosen. A short run through open yard is on the lower end. Lines that cross under driveways, porches, or heavy landscaping take more time and equipment. We assess the job on site and give you a written price before we dig. Call (503) 919-7243 to schedule the assessment.