In Fremont, where about two-thirds of homes were built before 1980 and over a fifth before 1940, a leaking service line is often a sign of old pipe wearing out. A plumber can locate the leak, repair it or replace the line to the house. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Fremont.
Symptoms of a worn service line
- Weak flow that has gotten worse over months
- Rust-tinted water, especially first thing in the morning
- A boggy patch in the yard along the line's path
- The meter turning with all fixtures off
- Pipe that looks scaly or crusted where it comes through the foundation
Fremont's water and very old houses
The Town of Fremont runs its own water system, and its water also serves as a backup supply for neighboring Pikeville. Homes just outside town limits may be on a different system or a private well, so check your bill to see who supplies you. If the leak looks like it's at the meter, contact whichever utility bills you and ask where its responsibility ends before arranging private work.
Housing age is what sets Fremont apart. The median home was built in 1967, about 67% were built before 1980, and over 22% date to 1939 or earlier. Lines in houses that old may have been replaced once already, or may still be original galvanized steel. Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside and fails at its threaded joints, and repairs to one section often uncover the next weak spot. In those cases a new line from the meter to the house is usually the more lasting fix.
What affects the cost
- How much pipe is bad. One leak on sound pipe versus a line that's corroded end to end.
- Length and depth of the run from the meter.
- Old lots. Mature trees, brick walks and outbuildings can sit over the route.
- Permits. Wayne County Inspections issues plumbing permits across the county outside Goldsboro and Mount Olive, and the Town requires its own zoning permits for new homes and additions.
After you call
This line refers callers to independent local plumbers; it isn't a plumbing company. Tell the plumber how the water looks, how long the problem has built up and where the yard is wet. If the house still has other original piping, it's worth asking about that during the same visit. If water is coming out fast, close the main valve at the house. The plumber will locate your private line, since 811 marks only public utilities.
Water Line Repair questions in Fremont
When is replacing the whole line smarter than fixing one leak?
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Where should I shut the water off if the line breaks?
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