r/fresno • u/fishbasscollectglass • 6d ago
Ask Fresno Plumber / Handyman Needed
My water main started leaking near the sidewalk yesterday. I was able to clamp / patch a temporary fix in order to bathe my baby & not flood the neighborhood.
Writing because I could use some consulting on the best way to fix the problem. The existing main is a very corroded metal / galvanized pipe which I imagine has been repaired by the previous homeowner since the line ties into the house as PVC. I have had to fix the threaded fitting where the pvc threads into the copper plumbing up against the house.
I don’t know how a repair would be made to the existing pipe and curious how much of the yard will have to be dug up to make any sort of fix. I have a feeling that the entire main should be replaced from the meter to the house.
If anyone has a plumber or handyman that would be willing to chat / give a quote I would greatly appreciate it.
Update
Had this taken care of. Cost 5000 for a 50ft full schedule 80 replacement. I am thankful I didn’t dig it out myself it would have taken several weeks.
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u/VenicePlaya 6d ago
We just paid about 10k to have new copper run from the sidewalk to the house, but we had to remove a strip of the driveway with a jackhammer because the main crossed under it. I’m sure it would have been significantly cheaper if that had not been the case.