Water Line Repair & Replacement in the Inland Empire

The main water line runs from the meter at the street to your house, and when it leaks or breaks you can lose pressure, flood part of the yard, or end up with no water at all. Drain Edge Rooter repairs and replaces residential water service lines and the main shutoff valve. We are based at 619 E South St, Rialto, CA 92376 and serve the Inland Empire under California C-36 license #1078977, with about 139 five-star Google reviews.

Drain Edge Rooter technician repairing a copper water service line at the meter and backflow assembly
New copper water line repair at the meter, done by our own crew.

Call (909) 927-3194. We answer 24/7.

Old Railroad Towns, Old Pipe

Rialto, San Bernardino, Riverside, and their neighbors grew up along the rail lines in the early 1900s, Fontana’s older neighborhoods go back to the 1940s, and many older neighborhoods across the Inland Empire still have the plumbing materials of those eras: cast-iron drains, clay sewer laterals, and galvanized water pipe. Much of that pipe is now past its expected life. Rust, scale, cracked joints, and root intrusion are the result, and they are behind a large share of the sewer, water line, and repiping calls we get in older homes.

Signs of a Water Line Problem

  • Water pooling or bubbling up in the yard, driveway cracks, or near the sidewalk
  • Low pressure throughout the house, not just at one fixture
  • Rusty or discolored water from every tap, often from aging galvanized pipe
  • The meter moving with the house and irrigation shut off
  • A hissing sound near the meter box or where the line enters the house
  • A main shutoff valve that will not close or leaks at the stem

What We Do

We confirm the line is actually the problem, then locate the leak and the route of the pipe between the meter and the house. Depending on what we find, the fix may be:

  • A section repair where one spot has failed and the rest of the line is in decent shape
  • Full water service replacement, typically in copper or PEX, when the old line is galvanized, corroded, or has leaked in more than one place
  • A new main shutoff valve and, where needed, a pressure regulator so household pressure stays in a safe range

Before anyone digs we call DigAlert so gas, electric, and communication lines are marked. Replacement work is permitted where the city requires it. We restore the trench and leave the site clean, and if concrete or landscaping has to be cut, we tell you that up front.

Your Side vs. the Utility’s Side

Generally the water utility owns the meter and the pipe on the street side of it, and the property owner owns the line from the meter to the house. If the leak is in the meter box or on the street side, we will point you to the utility rather than charge you for their repair.

What to Do in the Meantime

If water is pouring out, close the main shutoff at the house. If that valve fails or the break is between the meter and the valve, the utility can usually shut water off at the meter, or we can do it when we arrive. Call (909) 927-3194 any time, day or night, and we will tell you the earliest we can get there.

What Affects the Price

Length of the run, depth, what the pipe passes under, pipe material, and whether a permit is required. We give you the full price in writing before we start.

Water Line Repair & Replacement by City

We also serve Ontario, Upland, Redlands, Highland, Loma Linda, Bloomington, Grand Terrace, and Riverside. See all service areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I repair a section or replace the whole water line?

If the line is galvanized or has leaked before, replacement usually costs less over time than chasing leaks one by one. If it is copper or PEX and one spot failed from damage, a repair may be fine.

Will my water be off all day?

Usually only for part of the job. We stage the new line first when possible and shut water off for the final connections.

Do you install pressure regulators?

Yes. If your household pressure is too high, a regulator protects fixtures, the water heater, and appliances.

Drain Edge Rooter · 619 E South St, Rialto, CA 92376 · (909) 927-3194 · Open 24/7 · CA C-36 #1078977 · about 139 five-star Google reviews

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Quick Answers: Water line repair

Does Drain Edge Rooter offer water line repair 24/7?

Yes. We are open 24/7, so call anytime at (909) 927-3194. We will talk through the problem and give you a straight answer on timing.

What areas do you serve for water line repair?

Rialto, Fontana, San Bernardino, Colton, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Upland, Redlands, Highland, Loma Linda, Bloomington, Grand Terrace and North Riverside, from our shop at 619 E South St in Rialto.

Is Drain Edge Rooter licensed?

Yes. Owner Isaiah Infante holds California C-36 plumbing contractor license #1078977.

Will I know the cost before work starts?

Yes. We explain what the job needs and go over the price with you before any work begins.

Can Orangeburg sewer pipe be lined?

No. Orangeburg (tar-paper) sewer pipe cannot be lined or rehabilitated. It has to be dug up and replaced.

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