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Your water service line carries water into your home or business from your city or municipality.
Your water service line is something you probably don’t give much thought unless your water pressure lessens, you develop a leak or your water stops flowing altogether.
If your water service line is older or damaged, you can run into problems anywhere in your plumbing. If you notice poor water pressure, areas of your property that are wet or experience a decrease in water when multiple fixtures are used, it could be your water service.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers water service upgrades, repairs and replacement services in Barrie for homes and businesses. We’ll inspect your water supply issue and let you know if your water service may need repair or replacement.
Your main water service connects your home or business to the city’s water supply. From there, the water service line feeds into your entire plumbing system.
If there’s an issue with the line that is restricted, leaking or damaged, you’ll notice issues throughout your plumbing.
Water service upgrades may include:
Depending on what’s happening with your service line and the issues you’re experiencing, we can pinpoint the problem and determine what repair or replacement may be needed.
Your water service doesn’t always start causing problems when pipes burst or water no longer comes out of your faucets.
If you’ve experienced a decrease in water pressure or flow, that may be one of the first signs that you have a water-supply problem.
Other things to look out for include:
You’ll likely only have an issue at one faucet if the problem is nearby. If your whole house is affected, the problem may be with your water service or another part of the supply system.
Your shower feels weak. Filling up the bathtub takes forever. Turn on two fixtures at once and watch the pressure disappear.
Low water pressure can be annoying.
There could be many reasons:
We don’t want to jump to conclusions that your service line needs replacing just because your pressure is low. First, we need to discover where the restriction is located.
Not just one faucet. Not just your shower. But every faucet in your home has weak water pressure.
If the water pressure is low throughout your home, it could be a problem with the main water service or another section of the supply lines.
You may experience:
If the water pressure is affecting the whole house, we may need to check your main water service and other areas of your supply system.
Your shower is running and someone turns on the sink. Suddenly your shower only trickles.
Your plumbing system should be able to supply reasonable water flow while other fixtures are being used.
If not, it could be a sign that there is a restriction within the supply system.
This could be caused by:
Just because your pressure drops doesn’t mean we will recommend changing your water service. We need to find out the cause of your low pressure first.
The main water service feeds your entire home. Not only can a leak waste water, but it can create other problems on your property.
Most of the water service leading to your home is buried underground, which can make a leak difficult to find.
Here are some signs you may notice:
Just because you see water in your yard does not automatically mean you have a broken water service.
But if you notice water where it shouldn’t be and your water pressure has decreased, we can have a look at your water service.
Don’t replace your water service if it doesn’t need to be replaced.
In some cases, the broken section can simply be repaired.
Which repair is used will depend on:
If an isolated section of pipe has failed but the rest of the line is performing well, a repair may be the best solution.
However, if the entire service is deteriorating or giving you repeated problems, replacing it may be the better option.
You may need to replace your water service if it has become unreliable.
When water pipes become badly deteriorated, damaged, restricted or start to leak repeatedly, it may be time to start looking at replacement options.
Consider replacing your water service if:
The age of the service line is only one factor.
Just because your water service is old doesn’t mean it needs replacing.
Older homes will sometimes experience:
If an older property has inconsistent water pressure or a history of water-service issues, it may be worthwhile to take a closer look at the line.
The size of the water service affects how much water can be supplied to the property.
Older homes may have had additions or renovations done without upgrading the original water service.
Additional demand may come from:
If the demand on your water system has increased, the existing service may need to be evaluated.
Why would a home renovation impact your water service?
If you are adding significant plumbing fixtures to your home, you are increasing demand on the existing water service.
Another bathroom? A basement suite? Think about how much water your home may use after the renovations are complete.
By ensuring your water service is adequate now, you may avoid headaches later. Pressure problems can become more noticeable when multiple fixtures are being used.
An addition such as a basement apartment can create additional demand on your plumbing system.
You could be adding:
If your home’s existing water service was only supplying the original fixtures, the service may need to be evaluated to determine whether it can support the additional demand.
If your property already has poor pressure, completing a renovation can create frustration when the problem becomes more noticeable.
Apartments and multi-unit buildings can use more water at one time than a single-family dwelling.
Multiple tenants could be:
When multiple tenants are using water simultaneously, there can be increased demand on the:
If several people experience low water pressure, it may be time to call a plumber to check the water supply.
Just like residential homes, businesses need reliable water service.
An issue with the water service can impact:
Sureflow provides commercial and industrial plumbing services including water-line installation and repair.
Businesses we service can include:
The size and type of commercial water service will vary depending on how the building uses water.
Restaurant operations rely on water throughout the day.
Restaurant water is used for:
If you own a restaurant, a water-service issue can disrupt normal operations.
Low building pressure or leaks at the main service should be inspected.
Commercial renovations can alter the water needs of your building.
Kitchens, washrooms, plumbing fixtures and equipment can increase demand on the current service.
Water requirements should be assessed before renovation work is completed. Water-service work may need to be coordinated with other plumbing upgrades.
If your main water line has a leak underground, it can be difficult to find.
The pipe is buried, so water can seep through the soil before reaching the surface.
You may notice:
There could be other explanations for water that is visible around the property, so the source should be confirmed.
If your water service is leaking near the building, it could cause water to appear near the foundation.
The water may start to pool near the basement wall or where the service pipe enters the building. This can vary depending on soil conditions and the location of the leak.
Unexpected water near the foundation together with low water pressure should be investigated.
A broken water service can lead to major leaking or loss of water.
You may notice:
If the leak is active and large, the water may need to be shut off while the problem is assessed.
Sometimes the water must be shut off before repair or replacement work can be done.
The process for shutting off the water depends on where the problem is located and how the property is connected to the municipal system.
Do not operate City equipment yourself.
Water may need to be shut off through the municipal system before work can begin outside the building.
Responsibility depends on where the problem is located on the service and the type of property.
Under the current City of Barrie water bylaw, residential owners are responsible for repairs to leaks located on private property from the property line to the meter. Industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-residential owners have broader responsibility from the watermain to the meter in coordination with the City of Barrie Water Operations Branch.
Responsibilities and municipal requirements can change. Confirm the requirements for the specific property and location of the problem before beginning work.
Repair and replacement are not the same thing.
A repair fixes the part of the service that is damaged.
Replacement installs a new section of service or a full service when repairing the existing line no longer makes sense.
Consider repairing when:
Consider replacing when:
We like to know the condition of the entire service before recommending repair or replacement.
Pressure doesn’t always equal flow.
It’s possible for a property to have reasonable pressure but not enough water available when multiple fixtures run simultaneously.
That could be a restriction issue or a water-flow capacity issue.
If one fixture functions fine until you turn on another faucet, it’s best to look at the plumbing system as a whole.
Increasing available water flow is one reason homeowners and businesses may look into upgrading a water service.
But upgrading will not help if the water service is not the cause of low flow on the property.
We don’t want to dig up an underground water line just because a faucet isn’t putting out much water.
It could be caused by:
Diagnosis comes before any repair or upgrade.
Excavation to reach the water-service pipe may be necessary for some repairs or replacements.
How much excavation will be required varies based on:
Every property is different, but we can evaluate what type of access may be needed ahead of time.
Older homes may have had many plumbing additions or alterations through the years.
New bathrooms were added. Basements were finished. Kitchens were renovated.
But the original water service may never have been upgraded.
If the house has changed over time and water flow is no longer sufficient, checking the water service may help diagnose the issue.
Large fixtures or plumbing upgrades can add demand to the existing system.
This is common with:
If everything worked adequately before but you noticed a change after making additions, the increased demand may be exposing a supply limitation.
If large amounts of water are escaping or the property has lost its normal water supply, the situation can become an emergency.
Sureflow offers 24-hour emergency plumbing service in Barrie for time-sensitive plumbing issues.
Common situations where a water-line issue may require faster service include:
If you’re not sure if the problem is serious, explain what’s happening and we can help determine the next step.
Sureflow offers water-service repairs and upgrades for residential properties.
This can include:
Your water supply could be affected by an issue with the main service line. Give us a call and we can inspect the plumbing.
Commercial properties may require larger water services than what is typically installed at a residential property. Many fixtures, multiple washrooms, commercial equipment and multiple tenants may all depend on one supply.
A leak on the service line or inadequate water flow can impact many areas of the building.
Give Sureflow a call and we can provide commercial water-line installation or repair where applicable.
We will first ask you a few questions about the issue. Understanding the situation can help us begin troubleshooting the problem.
Questions we may ask include:
After this, we can inspect the plumbing and determine what may need to be repaired.
The main water service line feeds water to your whole property.
When it leaks, is severely restricted or can’t supply your home or business with enough water, you may need to take a closer look.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers water service upgrades, main water-line repair and water-service replacement in Barrie for homes and businesses.
Give us a call. We can inspect your issue and help determine if your water service needs repair or replacement or if something else may be causing the problem.
Call Sureflow Plumbing & Drain at 705-503-7996 for water-service repairs and upgrades in Barrie.
Many things can cause low water pressure, including fixture issues, valves, internal piping, pressure-control equipment or problems with a restricted water-service line.
Things to look for include unexpected wet areas on your lawn, water accumulating near the foundation, loss of pressure or water movement when fixtures are not being used.
Not necessarily. If the issue is localized and the rest of your line is in good condition, a repair may be possible. The condition of the entire service helps determine whether replacement is needed.
It can. Older pipes can become restricted or deteriorated. However, your water service should be checked before assuming it is the cause.
Yes. Since renovations often include adding bathrooms, kitchens or other water-demanding fixtures, it can be a good time to evaluate whether the current water service can support the property.
Yes. Sureflow Plumbing & Drain provides water-line and water-service repair, replacement and installation for applicable homes and businesses.
Yes. Sureflow provides commercial water-line work along with other commercial plumbing services.
Yes. Sureflow provides 24-hour emergency plumbing service in Barrie for urgent water-line and plumbing problems.
