Water Line Services in Denver, CO
Your water service line is the single pipe that carries clean water from the city main under the street to the meter and into your house. Afford-A-Rooter locates it, tests it, repairs leaks, and replaces failing or lead service lines. The water main in the street belongs to the utility. Everything on your side of the meter is yours, and that is where we work.
- Residential, commercial, and 24/7 emergency water line service
- Leak location, repair, full replacement, and lead line guidance
- Colorado Master Plumber and Contractor License 2110
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What it is
Water service line A water service line is the single pipe that carries clean water from the city water main under the street to the meter and then into a house.
Denver's freeze-thaw cycles and its stock of older homes mean service lines can crack, corrode, or in some cases still contain lead, so knowing the condition of this line matters for both water quality and avoiding a sudden loss of water.
Who owns the water main and who owns the service line?
The water main is the large distribution pipe running under the street, and the utility maintains it. The service line is the smaller pipe branching off that main to your property, and in the Denver area the property owner is generally responsible for the customer side of the meter. That split decides who pays and who does the work, so the first thing we establish on a water line call is which side the failure is on.
- Utility side: the main in the street and, in many cases, the tap itself
- Customer side: the run from the meter or curb stop into the house
- Lead service lines may fall under a utility replacement program
- Interior supply piping past the entry point is always the owner's
Signs your water service line is failing
- A wet or unusually green strip in the yard between the street and the house
- Water pressure that dropped across the whole house at once
- A water bill that jumped with no change in usage
- The meter dial keeps moving with every fixture off
- Sound of running water in the wall or floor with nothing on
- Discolored water in a home built before the mid-1950s
What water line services cover
- Pressure testing and meter testing to confirm a leak exists
- Locating the line and marking the depth before anyone digs
- Spot repair of a failed section where the rest of the line is sound
- Full service line replacement, trenched or pulled through the old path
- Service line material identification, including lead and galvanized
- Emergency shutoff help and same-day response on active line breaks
How a water line job runs
- 1
Confirm the leak
Isolate at the meter and shutoff so we know the loss is in the service line.
- 2
Locate and mark
Trace the line, mark depth and path, and clear utilities before digging.
- 3
Decide repair or replace
Age, material, and number of past failures decide which one is honest.
- 4
Do the work
Spot repair or a new line, connected, pressure tested, and inspected.
- 5
Restore and verify
Backfill, restore the surface, flush the system, and confirm pressure.
Licensed, inspected, and accountable
- Colorado Master PlumberA licensed master plumber signs off on the diagnosis, not just the clear. That matters when the recommendation is repair instead of another cleaning.
- Plumbing Contractor license 2110Licensed as a Colorado State Plumbing Contractor, so we can pull permits and carry drain, sewer, and water line work all the way through inspection.
- Family owned in Denver since 2006Two decades on Denver drain and supply lines, from prewar cast iron to new PEX in Green Valley Ranch.
- 24/7 emergency responseBackups, breaks, and no-water calls are answered around the clock across the Denver metro.
Ready when you are
Tell us what is happening and your Denver neighborhood. We will route it fast.
What changes the price of water line work
Length, depth, and what sits on top of the line drive the cost far more than the pipe itself. We locate first, then quote.
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- Length of the run from the meter or curb stop to the house
- Depth of the line and soil conditions
- Driveway, sidewalk, mature landscaping, or a finished basement slab in the path
- Spot repair versus full replacement
- Open trench versus pulling a new line through the existing path
- Permit, inspection, and right-of-way requirements
Water line questions Denver homeowners ask
Every water line service we offer
Residential water line services
Service line work for Denver area homes.
Learn moreCommercial water line services
Larger services for commercial and multi-unit properties.
Learn moreWater line installation and replacement
New service lines, trenched or pulled through the old path.
Learn moreEmergency water line repair
Active line breaks handled 24/7 across the metro.
Learn moreWater line repair
Spot repair when the rest of the line is sound.
Learn moreLead service line replacement
Identify the material and route it correctly.
Learn moreWater main shutoff valve
The valve you need to work before an emergency.
Learn moreGalvanized pipe replacement
The interior half of an old-home supply problem.
Learn moreLeak detection
Finding the loss before opening the ground.
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What Denver customers say
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“We have had the pleasure of working with Afford A Rooter for almost 20 years both for our home and recommending to friends, neighbors and clients.”
“Addam is awesome! He is consistent and fair with pricing. He is really honest about the issue and doesn't overcharge for unnecessary work or materials”
“Afford A Rooter did a great job replacing a short section of sewer that was still the original clay pipe from the property line to the main sewer line”
“Cast iron sewer lines under my basement floor were failing and sewerage had started backing up in my floor drain. Simply cleaning it out no longer worked”
“I've used them a few times Trevor is easy to work with thanks again”
Licenses, credentials, and company proof
- Colorado Master PlumberLicense MP-18927
- Colorado State Plumbing ContractorLicense 2110
- Family Owned & OperatedServing Denver since 2006, 20 years
- Better Business BureauAccredited Business, A+ rating
- Angie's List Super Service Award2012 through 2017
- Serving Denver since 2006Residential and commercial properties across the metro
More water line services
- Commercial Water LineNeed commercial water line service in Denver? Afford-A-Rooter repairs & replaces commercial water lines. Fast, affordable. Call (720) 296-7972.View page
- Emergency Water Line RepairNeed emergency water line repair in Denver? Afford-A-Rooter provides fast help for leaks, water loss & yard flooding. 24/7 service. Call (720) 296-7972.View page
- Residential Water LineLow water pressure or a water bill spike? Afford-A-Rooter provides residential water line repair, replacement & emergency help in Denver. Call (720) 296-7972.View page
- Water Line Installation & ReplacementNeed water line installation in Denver? Afford-A-Rooter replaces aging or leaking lines to restore pressure & prevent failures. Free quote. Call (720) 296-7972.View page
Problems this work solves
Losing water between the street and the house?
Licensed Denver water line service, 24/7, with a free quote before the work starts.