Lead Service Line Replacement in Collingswood, NJ
Borough of Collingswood, Camden County. Family-owned, licensed and insured, and self-performing every stage of the work since 1979.
We replace lead and galvanized private-side water services in Collingswood, where the borough's own water department supplies water. Many 1910s–1940s homes here still have their original galvanized or lead-jointed services. We confirm the material, work within narrow lots, file the borough permit and restore walks, stoops and lawns.
Free written estimates. Licensed and insured. Every site is quoted individually.
Free estimate in Collingswood, NJ
Original water services are common
Collingswood is a dense pre-war borough of twins, foursquares and rowhome-style houses built from the 1910s through the 1940s. Water services there are frequently the original galvanized or lead-jointed runs from the street, which is exactly what New Jersey's replacement law targets.
The borough water department
Collingswood supplies its own water through the Borough of Collingswood Water Department, which also runs local sewer. It's required to inventory services and replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines, so start with them about their program.
Short runs, tight spaces
Small front yards mean short services, which is good news. The challenge is space: narrow lots, front steps, stoops and street trees. We size equipment to fit, dig by hand where needed, and keep the sidewalk passable.
- Test pit at the curb stop
- New copper service, often trenchless
- Entry through stone or block foundation walls
- New shutoff, pressure test, inspection
- Sidewalk, stoop and lawn restoration
Twins and shared walls
In twin homes, services usually run separately, but not always. We confirm that your line serves only your side before replacing it, and coordinate with your neighbor if anything is shared.
Basements built to be 'dry-ish'
Collingswood basements weren't built to modern waterproofing standards. A new pipe penetration is sealed carefully so it doesn't add another place for water to get in.
Clay sewer laterals too
Sewer laterals here are typically clay from the same era. With the front yard open, a camera inspection of the sewer is a sensible add-on.
Permits
We file with the Borough of Collingswood, coordinate with the water department and schedule inspection. Sidewalk restoration is done to borough standards.
Cost
Ask the borough how private-side replacement is handled. If you're responsible, our estimate is free and in writing.
Emergency service
If your water service fails, our crews respond any time.
Sewage backing up right now? Call (856) 488-2227 — 24/7 emergency service.
Emergency sewer repair in Collingswood ↗Collingswood questions, answered.
The Borough of Collingswood Water Department.
Usually not, but we confirm before replacing anything.
Yes, any section we open is restored to borough standards.
Yes, a camera inspection is easy to add.
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Lead Service Line Replacement — Collingswood, NJ