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Lead Service Line Replacement
Lead service line replacement Troy NY: we replace your side with copper and help file the DPU form so the city replaces its side too.
View Service Details →Water Line Plumber Troy NY: From Street to Tap
A water line plumber Troy NY homeowners trust fixes and replaces the pipe that brings city water into your home and the pipes inside it. Many Troy homes built before the 1940s still have lead service lines or rusty galvanized pipe. Call us for lead line replacement, main line leaks or repiping, with permits and city paperwork handled.
Here at our Troy plumbing team, we work with homeowners, landlords of two and three family houses, and owners of mixed use buildings downtown. If the problem is on the waste side instead, see our sewer line work.
What Water Line Service Includes
- Lead service line replacement. Your share of the old pipe, from the curb valve to the cellar wall, swapped for type K copper. The DPU form is sent so the city side follows.
- Main water line leak repair. Leaks in the buried pipe between the street and the house, located and fixed. Small leaks get a repair coupling, and failing pipe gets replaced.
- New water service. A full new line from the curb to the house for additions, conversions or failed old pipe.
- New main shutoff and meter setup. A modern ball valve where the line enters, with the meter setter coordinated with the city. A good shutoff is the first thing you reach for in an emergency, so it has to work.
- Whole house repiping. Old galvanized steel inside the walls replaced with copper or PEX. Walls are opened in small spots and patched after.
- Galvanized pipe replacement in sections. For homes that only need the worst runs done now, such as the line feeding the second floor bathroom.
- Pressure problems. Tracking down weak flow and fixing the cause, not just the symptom. Sometimes it is one clogged valve, and sometimes it is the whole service.
Why Water Line Service Matters in Troy
- Lead is still in the ground. Troy DPU has estimated 3,000 to 4,000 lead service lines remain in homes, according to city bulletins on troyny.gov.
- Lead readings rose in 2024. The city's 2024 water quality report shows some homes above the federal lead action level, and the city began adding phosphate to help control corrosion.
- Galvanized pipe rusts shut. Steel supply pipe in older homes closes up from the inside, which causes low water pressure old house Troy owners notice on the second floor first.
- Ownership is split. The city owns the line from the main to the curb stop, and you own it from the curb stop into the building, per the Troy DPU program page.
- Cold winters. Shallow service lines near front steps and porches can freeze or crack in a hard January.
- Mixed old repairs. Many services were patched over the years, so one line can be part lead, part galvanized and part copper. Each joint between them is a weak spot.
Our Water Line Process, Step by Step
- Check the pipe at the basement wall. Lead is soft and dull gray, and a key scratch shows shiny silver. A magnet will not stick to it.
- Test or camera when needed. For leaks, the plumber uses listening gear and pressure tests.
- Price and permit. You get a written price, and the plumber files the permit. Lead jobs also get a photo of the city side pipe for the DPU form.
- Coordinate with Troy DPU. For lead jobs, the city side is lined up with the owner side.
- Replace with copper or approved pipe. Pulled, trenched or bored, depending on the yard. Pulling new copper along the old route can save digging up the whole lawn.
- Flush, test and inspect. Lines are flushed, pressure tested and inspected.
Water Line Jobs We Handle
- Lead service lines in older homes across the city.
- Galvanized service lines that were run from the curb decades ago and now leak at the threads. Rust inside them also drags down the pressure for the whole house.
- Leaking main lines in the yard, often noticed as a soft wet spot or a jump in the bill. Some leak straight into the sewer and do not show on the surface at all.
- Low pressure from rusted pipes inside the house.
- Failed main shutoff valves that will not close or leak at the stem. An old gate valve gets swapped for a quarter turn ball valve.
- Frozen service lines after a deep cold snap. Thawing is covered on our frozen pipe help in Troy page.
- New service for additions or homes being converted to two family use, sized so both units get good pressure.
How Much Does Water Line Service Cost in Troy?
Replacing the owner side of a lead water service in Troy usually costs about $3,000 to $10,000. Other water line work falls into these typical ranges.
| Job | Typical Troy Range |
|---|---|
| Owner side lead service replacement | $3,000 to $10,000 |
| Main water line repair | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Whole house repiping | $6,000 to $18,000 |
| New main shutoff valve | Often a few hundred dollars |
These figures are a guide for budgeting. Before paying for lead work, ask Troy DPU if a free replacement project is coming to your street.
- What changes the water line replacement cost: length from the curb, depth, porches or stoops in the way, sidewalk restoration and the number of units served.
- What keeps it lower: an open front yard, a short run and a basement wall that is easy to get through.
Troy's Lead Service Line Program: What Owners Should Know
When the city rebuilds sidewalks or repaves a block, DPU swaps out lead on both sides of the curb at no charge. Off those blocks, owners can go ahead with their own side and the city catches up.
- Planned projects: DPU replaces both the city side and the owner side at no cost during these projects, whatever your income.
- Doing it yourself: You pay for your side, and DPU pays for its side if it is also lead.
- The 45 day rule: After you replace your side, DPU must replace its side within 45 days, per the city notification form.
- Funding: The city announced $16.7 million to replace about 1,100 lead lines, and its 2024 report says more than 200 were replaced that year.
- Who to call: The Troy DPU lead service line program line is 518 237 0343.
Program facts come from troyny.gov and can change, so check with DPU before you book. Last checked October 2026.
Water Line Calls From Troy Homes
These are the water line calls we hear most often.
- Lead service in a two family home, replaced on the owner side with the DPU form sent the same week. After that, the city side has to follow within the 45 day window set by DPU.
- Weak shower upstairs in an old home, traced to galvanized pipe rusted nearly shut. New PEX to the bathroom brought the pressure back.
- Wet patch in the front lawn that turned out to be a cracked service line near the curb stop.
- Old gate valve that snapped when a landlord tried to shut the water off, replaced with a ball valve and a short new section.
- Galvanized service from the 1950s leaking at a threaded joint under the front porch.
Lead Safety and Your Water
Until the lead line is gone, and just after it is replaced, a few habits help.
- Flush before drinking. Run cold water for a few minutes when it has sat for hours.
- Use cold water for cooking and baby formula. Hot water picks up more lead.
- Use a certified filter. Look for one rated to reduce lead until the line is replaced, and change the cartridge on schedule.
- Clean faucet screens. Small bits of lead can collect in aerators, so rinse them after any work on the line.
- Avoid a partial replacement. Troy DPU warns that replacing only one side can raise lead levels for a while.
- Flush after the work. Run every tap for several minutes once the new line is in.
- Learn more. The city keeps a lead drinking water page at troyny.gov.
Our Water Line Services
- Lead lines: Our lead service line replacement service covers the owner side, the DPU form and flushing tips.
- Yard leaks: For a broken pipe between the street and the house, see main water line repair.
- Inside the walls: For rusty pipes throughout the house, ask about whole house repiping.
- Hidden leaks: A hissing wall or a meter that will not stop moving calls for leak detection in Troy before anyone digs.
Where We Offer Water Line Service
- Downtown Troy: Brick blocks near Monument Square, many still fed by old lead and galvanized services. See our plumber in Downtown Troy.
- South Troy: Worker housing from the iron mill days with original service lines. Reach our plumber in South Troy.
- Lansingburgh: Duplexes between the river and the hill, where many services date to the early 1900s. For a water line plumber Lansingburgh residents can reach fast, see our plumber in Lansingburgh.
- Across the bridges: Water line plumber Cohoes NY calls in the mill blocks and water line plumber Latham NY calls in the suburbs.
- The rest of the city: Every water line plumber 12180 address, from North Central and the Eastside to Sycaway.
Water Line FAQs
How do I know if I have a lead water line?
Look at the pipe where water enters your basement before the meter. Lead is dull gray and soft, a key scratch shows shiny silver and a magnet will not stick.
Does Troy replace lead service lines for free?
Yes, on blocks where DPU has sidewalk or paving work planned, both halves of the line are swapped at no charge. Elsewhere, you pay for your half and DPU must do its half within 45 days.
How much does it cost to replace a water line in Troy?
Replacing the owner side of a water service usually costs about $3,000 to $10,000, depending on length, depth and access. Inside repiping is priced separately.
Should I replace my lead line before selling my house?
It can help. Buyers and lenders ask more questions about lead now, and a replaced service with permit records answers them. Check first whether a free city project is coming to your street.
How can I tell if the main water line is leaking?
Common signs of a main water line leak are a wet spot or sinkhole in the yard, a higher bill, low pressure, or a meter that moves with every tap off. A plumber can locate the leak.
Get a Water Line Price Today
If water line replacement near me is what you typed, tell us what the pipe at your meter looks like. The best water line plumber in Troy NY can often tell a lot from a photo.
- Call now for water line repair Troy NY homes need, or water service line replacement Troy owners plan ahead.
- Lead pipe replacement Troy NY questions? Send a photo of your pipe and get a free quote.
- Curious who shows up? Take a look at our licensed plumbers.
Every water line plumber Troy visit booked here is handled by one licensed company that knows the DPU process.
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Last reviewed: October 2026 | Verified for Troy NY Residential & Commercial Plumbing