Low pressure, a soggy patch in the yard, or no water at all? We repair and replace the underground main water service line that feeds your home — the same day, with trenchless options that spare your yard — at an upfront price.
The water service line is the single buried pipe that carries fresh water from the city meter at the street to your home. You own and maintain it from the meter to the house — and when it fails, it can drop your pressure, flood your yard, or cut your water entirely.
This is different from the pipes inside your walls. For an interior leak see burst pipe repair; for a whole-home interior re-pipe see pipe repair & repiping.
Most service-line failures come from corrosion in aging galvanized steel and polybutylene lines common in older Portland homes, plus freeze-thaw cold snaps, tree roots and ground shift in the wet season, and simple age. Once a buried line starts leaking, it rarely gets better on its own.
In Portland, the homeowner owns the service line from the meter to the house (including the part under your lawn and driveway). The Portland Water Bureau maintains the main and the line through the meter. So a broken line on your property is your repair — and the one we handle.
Per Portland City Code 21.30.130. We'll confirm the boundary before any work.
We repair an isolated break or replace the whole line — and use the least-invasive method that lasts.
For a single accessible break on otherwise-sound pipe — we expose the spot, repair it, and restore the surface.
Pipe bursting and directional boring pull a new line through the old path with just an entry and exit pit — no trench across your yard.
When depth, obstructions, or pipe condition require it, a precise excavation to replace the full line and restore the ground.
We replace failure-prone galvanized and polybutylene service lines with durable HDPE, copper, or PEX — chosen for your soil, run length, and budget, and built to last decades.
| Spot repair (accessible break) | $500 – $2,000 |
| Trenchless service-line replacement | $3,000 – $8,000+ |
| Open-trench replacement | $2,500 – $7,000+ |
Estimates for guidance; price depends on length, depth, material, trenchless vs. trench, permit, and surface restoration. We give a free on-site quote, and financing is available on larger jobs.
Portland requires a plumbing permit for water service line work (emergency repairs excepted). As a licensed Oregon contractor, we pull the permit, coordinate any right-of-way requirements, and handle the inspection.
No water right now? Check your main shutoff and whether neighbors have water, then call — we dispatch same-day for no-water emergencies.
Same-day repair and trenchless replacement of your underground service line across Portland — licensed, permit handled, no overtime fees.
From the first call to a clean finish, our licensed Portland plumbers handle water line repair with upfront, flat-rate pricing and no overtime fees — day, night, weekends and holidays.
Call (971) 386-1515No water or a flooded yard? Call — we answer 24/7.
The homeowner owns and maintains the service line from the meter to the house — including under your yard and driveway. The Portland Water Bureau maintains the main and the line through the meter. Most broken-line repairs fall on the homeowner.
Low pressure throughout the house, a soggy or unusually green yard patch, a spiking water bill, rusty or discolored water, a hissing sound near the meter, or no water at all.
Check your main shutoff and whether neighbors have water — no water across the street points to a city issue. If it's just your home, a broken service line, closed valve, or frozen line is likely. We diagnose and repair same-day.
Often yes — trenchless pipe bursting and directional boring pull a new line through the old path using just a small entry and exit pit, sparing your lawn and driveway. We use open-trench only when conditions require it.
A spot repair often runs $500–$2,000; a full service-line replacement $2,500–$8,000+ depending on length, depth, material, method, permit and restoration. You get a free on-site quote first.
A spot repair on an exposed break is often same-day; a full trenchless replacement is commonly a day, while open-trench jobs and longer runs can take longer with restoration. We give a clear timeline up front.
Durable HDPE, copper, or PEX — replacing failure-prone galvanized steel and polybutylene found in many older Portland homes. We recommend the best fit for your soil, length and budget.
Yes — Portland requires a plumbing permit (emergency repairs excepted). As a licensed Oregon contractor we pull the permit and handle the inspection.
A standard policy usually doesn't cover the underground service line itself, though some carriers offer optional service-line coverage. Check your policy — we provide documentation either way.
Yes — same-day dispatch across the Portland metro for broken water lines and no-water emergencies, 24/7, with no overtime fees.