A rotted-through main line, replaced end to end

The problem

What started as a small wet spot in the Conyers family's front yard had been growing, and by the time we got the call, a soft sinkhole was opening up right between the meter and the front porch. House pressure was dropping at the same time, a classic sign that the old polyethylene main line had finally given out.

How we tackled it

We trailered in the mini-excavator, marked utilities, and cut a clean trench from the curb stop back to the house. The old white poly pipe came out in pieces. You could see where it had rotted through and split along the bottom. We pulled the new line in, made up the fittings at both ends, pressure-tested the run, and backfilled.

What changed

By the time we drove out, house pressure was back to full and the yard was buttoned up. The sinkhole and the soft spot were gone, and the homeowner did not have to worry about the next storm making it worse.

What to do if this is happening to you

If you see a wet patch in your yard that won’t dry up, especially between the meter and the house, don’t wait on it. A failing main line keeps washing out soil underneath the longer it sits, and the price to put the yard back together climbs with it. Calling early means a shorter dig and a faster trip back to normal.