Water Main Installation in Portland, OR

You likely need a new water main if you have low pressure at every fixture, unexplained spikes on your Portland Water Bureau bill, or discolored water from aging galvanized pipes. A licensed plumber can inspect the line and confirm whether installation or replacement is the right call.

You are responsible for the service line from the city meter to your home. The Portland Water Bureau maintains the main in the street, but everything on your side of the meter is your repair and replacement responsibility.

Yes. Portland has acidic soil in many areas, which corrodes metal pipes faster than neutral soil would. We select pipe materials suited to local soil conditions to give your new line the longest possible service life.

Excavation is usually required to install a new water main, but we plan the route carefully to limit the affected area. Where trenchless methods are an option on your Portland property, we use them to reduce surface disruption.

Yes. Older Portland homes often have aging galvanized steel or early-generation pipe that needs full replacement. We assess the existing line, handle excavation, and install a new code-compliant service line from meter to home.

Call right away if you see standing water pooling in your yard with no rain, notice a sudden pressure drop at every tap, or spot rust-colored water from your fixtures. These are common signs of a failing underground line in Portland homes.