Lead Pipe Replacement
Safer Drinking Water at Home
Worried that lead pipes or fittings are carrying water into your home? Our plumbers identify lead plumbing and replace lead service lines and interior pipes with safe modern materials.
Lead Pipe Replacement for Service Lines and Older Home Plumbing
Lead was used in water plumbing for generations because it was soft, easy to shape and long lasting. Many older homes were connected to the water main with lead service lines, and some have lead pipes or goosenecks near the meter. Lead solder was also used to join copper pipes until it was banned for drinking water systems in the 1980s. Over time, lead can dissolve or break off as particles, entering the water you drink and cook with.
Health agencies agree there is no known safe level of lead exposure, and young children and pregnant people are most vulnerable. That’s why removing lead from your plumbing is one of the most valuable upgrades an older home can receive. Our plumbers locate lead pipe, fittings and solder throughout your system, replace your portion of the service line and interior lead plumbing, and coordinate with your water utility when its side of the line also contains lead.
Lead Pipe Replacement Services We Provide
We remove lead from residential water systems, from the underground service line to interior pipes and old fittings, replacing everything with copper or PEX that meets current drinking water standards.
Service Lines
Replace the lead water line running from the property line inside.
Lead Goosenecks
Remove short lead connectors near the meter or street connection.
Interior Pipe
Replace lead supply pipe found inside basements, crawl spaces and walls.
Lead Solder
Replace older copper lines joined with lead-based solder when needed.
Material Checks
Identify your service line material for utility inventories and buyers.
Utility Coordination
Coordinate with your water utility so both line sections are replaced.
Why Replacing Only Part of a Lead Line Falls Short
A service line often has two owners. The water utility typically owns the section from the main to the curb stop or meter, and the property owner owns the section from there into the home. Replacing only one portion leaves lead in place. Worse, cutting and disturbing the old pipe during a partial replacement can temporarily increase lead levels in your water, because the work dislodges lead scale and particles.
Full replacement of both sections, completed together or in close coordination, is the approach health agencies recommend. Many utilities now run replacement programs, sometimes with funding assistance for the homeowner’s side. We help you find out what your utility offers, align our work with theirs and replace your portion properly. After any lead line work, we flush the plumbing thoroughly and advise on testing to confirm your water quality has improved.
Why Homeowners Trust Us With Lead Removal
Lead pipe replacement affects your family’s health, so we never rush it. Our licensed and insured plumbers verify what your pipe is made of before recommending work, follow safe practices to limit lead disturbance and dispose of removed pipe properly. We coordinate with your water utility and local inspectors, pull permits where required and flush the system thoroughly after the work. Afterward, you get written records of the work for your files, insurer and future buyers.
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Benefits of Replacing Lead Pipes
Replacing lead pipes removes a significant source of lead from your drinking water, protecting children and every other member of your household. It provides lasting peace of mind rather than relying on filters alone. New copper or PEX also improves reliability and water flow compared with old, aging pipe. Documented replacement can help with home sales, since buyers and inspectors increasingly ask about service line materials. And it supports community efforts to eliminate lead plumbing.
Lead Pipe Replacement in CA, TX and FL
Our plumbers identify and replace lead service lines and lead plumbing in older homes across California, Texas and Florida, working alongside local water utilities and their service line replacement programs.
How to Check Whether Your Service Line Is Lead
Your water utility may already know your service line material. You can also check the pipe where it enters your home yourself.
Find the pipe entering your home, usually near the main shutoff valve or water meter. Lead pipe is dull gray and soft. Gently scratch it with a key or coin; if the scratch looks shiny silver and a magnet doesn’t stick, it’s likely lead. Galvanized steel attracts a magnet, while copper scratches bright orange.
Also contact your water utility, since federal rules require water systems to inventory service line materials, and many publish lookup tools. If you suspect lead, use filters certified for lead removal for drinking and cooking until the pipe is replaced, and consider testing your water.
How Our Lead Pipe Replacement Works
We inspect the service line entry, meter area and visible plumbing to confirm whether lead pipe, fittings or lead solder are present.
You’ll receive a written plan covering which sections to replace, the new material, the route and the cost. We contact your water utility about its portion of the line and any replacement program, then schedule the work together where possible. Permits are obtained, and excavation or boring is planned to protect your landscaping.
The lead pipe is disconnected and replaced with copper or PEX, connected properly at the curb stop or meter and the home’s main shutoff. The line is pressure tested and inspected. We then flush your plumbing thoroughly, explain water testing options and provide documentation that the lead has been removed.
Remove Lead Pipes From Your Home
Concerned about lead in your water lines? Call our licensed plumbers for lead pipe replacement that protects your household’s drinking water for years to come.
Lead Pipe Replacement Questions Answered
How can I spot lead pipes?
Lead pipe is dull gray, soft and scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won’t stick. Your water utility may also have records.
Is water from lead pipes unsafe?
Lead pipes can release lead into water. Testing reveals current levels, and certified filters reduce exposure until the pipe is replaced.
Who pays for lead service line replacement?
Typically, the utility handles its portion and the homeowner the private portion. Some utilities offer programs or funding help, so check locally.
Does boiling water remove lead?
No. Boiling doesn’t remove lead and can concentrate it. Use a filter certified for lead reduction or bottled water instead.
How long does lead line replacement take?
Many service line replacements are completed in a day. Interior lead plumbing or difficult access may extend the timeline to a few days.