Why Charleston homeowners call for water line repair
The service line is usually the homeowner’s from the meter. Material — copper, galvanized, poly, PEX — changes the repair.
The service line from the meter is often the oldest pipe on the property. Raised single houses and cottages with cast iron and galvanized on the peninsula; slab ranches in West Ashley. Nearby towns: Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, James Island.
Frost depth and soil decide how it fails. High water table and storm surge load laterals; humidity shortens tanks in sealed closets. Common dispatch ZIPs in Charleston include 29401, 29403, 29407, 29412. Nearby codes are covered — call with yours.
Call with ZIP and whether the leak is before or after the meter if you know.
Problems we connect in SC
- Wet yard over the service path
- Meter spinning with all fixtures off
- Low pressure whole-house
- Failed polybutylene or galvanized service
- City notice of a leaking tap