Water Main / Service Line Repair

I tested my new home for lead in the water since we have a lead water main, and made the unpleasant discover that we do have low levels in our home. Being that I have small children, I’d like to quickly find someone who can do whatever is needed to make the water completely and permanently safe, likely replacing the main and service line (added bonus here is that it should dramatically increase my water pressure to do so anyway).

Does anyone have any recommendations for who to use or stay away from for this kind of work in Brooklyn? I’ve seen older posts on this, but people didn’t name the bad or recommended companies for some reason, which is not helpful.

Any ballpark estimates on what you’ve seen cost wise would also be helpful if you can provide, though I do think I’ve seen $3500-5000 quoted in older posts about similar topics.

Thanks!

garaypetra17

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Guest User | 6 years and 2 months ago

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We have used Harris Water Main & Sewer and always hear good things about them

Guest User | 6 years and 2 months ago

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We have used Harris Water Main & Sewer and always hear good things about them

brownstone89 | 6 years and 3 months ago

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you sure know your pricing! can you recomend a water main service line guy for upper west side manhattan? no dep notices, just an old line to replace in a 10 unit townhouse with low rents!

brownstone89 | 6 years and 3 months ago

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can you recomend a water main service line guy for upper west side manhattan? no dep notices, just an old line to replace in a 10 unit townhouse with low rents!

lkrshacmzcy | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Price Gouging is one of the most insulting things to see as a tradesman; I am sorry that happened to you and know the good guys in the industry are trying to change that. Pricing should be constant, written in a book and not change from the Upper East Side to East New York. Glad to see you had it resolved though!

lkrshacmzcy | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Price Gouging is one of the most insulting things to see as a tradesman; I am sorry that happened to you and know the good guys in the industry are trying to change that. Pricing should be constant, written in a book and not change from the Upper East Side to East New York. Glad to see you had it resolved though!

garaypetra17 | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Thanks everyone for all the great input and advice! I wanted to make sure to close the loop on this discussion since so many people have participated. I ended up replacing the main. I got quotes from Balkan Plumbing, Main Man, and Harris. Balkan was literally half the price of the other two.

I live in Park Slope, and I’ve been told by contractors to expect a “tax” on my location, and that the same work done for me might cost double or more what it’d be in other parts of Brooklyn since people assume I can pay more. I’m not sure if that’s how Harris and Main Man operate, but I found the differences in prices for exactly the same work extremely surprising. My solution…I get a lot of price quotes for everything I do, and eventually one is often far lower than the others (30 to 50% less). I paid around $6.5K total to Balkan for a full replacement of my main and line, which extended to the other side of the street. They were in and out in a day and did a very professional job. They let me know exactly what to expect, and I’m happy with the results so far.

dindy | 6 years and 4 months ago

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Can anyone recommend a point of entry or under the sink filter to remove lead ?
My water supply tested 2ppb. The pipe from city is lead.

nxpzotgnpuvdaxmy | 6 years and 4 months ago

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I recently had my lead water main replaced due to a 3 day notice issued by DEP because my pipe was leaking in the street. Due to the fact it was lead I really wasn’t mad about as I knew this was something I should have upgraded years ago and figured the cost will only go up as time goes on. I used Harris Water & Sewer after seeing them work in the neighborhood for decades. As anticipated, they did a great job and I no longer had a lead pipe feeding my house! I would certainly suggest upgrading the water line to copper

ypinlsid | 6 years and 4 months ago

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I recently read an article where NYC is going to require all homes to upgrade their lead water service as a requirement by 2020. For this reason I would suggest replacing it ahead of time and reducing any potential risk with lead.
I too have used Harris Water Main who seem to be the top company in Brooklyn/Queens and have always been fair with pricing

tsgrlc | 6 years and 4 months ago

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$3500-$5000 sounds is a really low estimate. The main factor in how much it will cost is how far they have to dig. That depends on how far set back your house is from the street, and more importantly whether you have a curb valve on the sidewalk in front of your house or not. (see picture here: http://defendingdissent.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/curb-valve-box-water-main-valve-key-photo-4-photos-curb-box.jpg ) If you do, then $4000-$8000 might cut it because they only have to replace the line from the curb valve to your house. If not, then they might have to dig all the way to the other side of the street to replace the service line to the main. The cost might go up to $7000-$12000.

In the case of my house, there was no curb valve. We ended up getting an $80 GE filter and my children’s lead levels have been absolutely fine ever since.

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Does anyone know whether old pipes in a building can affect lead levels. I live in a building that was constructed in 1920 and I’m told that the presence of original pipes would make it impossible to completely eradicate lead. I tested our water and it’s 2 ppm so I’m not that concerned though I plan to filter my water in the future.

shahnandersen

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The services line is your connection to the city water line. The city water line runs parallel to the street, the service line is perpendicular to it.

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Can someone tell me what is the “service line” and what is the “main”? I always understood the “service line” was the home owner’s responsibility from the inside meter out to and including the connection to the city’s “main line”.

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Harris water main . Nice guys. The worst part was blocking off parking spots for them to dig.

jazzboy321 | 6 years and 5 months ago

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We discovered lead in our water when our pediatrician told us our baby’s lead levels were alarmingly high so we changed out the main immediately and the difference was immediate. Have you had your kids checked? I’d consider starting there.

restorationcontractor | 6 years and 5 months ago

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Replace it. Water is fed from the reservoirs via concrete, steel, or cast iron pipes. The only place lead is found is the service line to your house.
Expect to pay 4-5k, it’s only a 1 day job, (they will come back and do the permanent street and sidewalk repair).

BKALLDAY | 6 years and 5 months ago

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I think unless you have the political power to change every pipe from your home to whatever resivoir and water station that feeds your line, you will end up with lead in the water. For the prices detailed above, is it really worth the expense? I would only replace the main if it is showing to be corroded or impacting the foundation of the house.

MDR | 6 years and 5 months ago

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Also try Harris Water Main. I don’t know their costs but I’ve seen their work a few times. They show up early with all the right equipment, they work hard and finish the same day even if they stay until 9pm.