Us to You

Don't let a leaking main line ruin your landscape or raise your water bill. At Praise Plumbing we identify and replace corroded water and sewer mains. We use diagnostics to determine if a 'spot repair' or a full replacement is needed. We understand the local soil conditions in the Highlands, Langford and all of the Greater Victoria ensuring your new lines are installed to last for decades.

Protecting Your Property from Underground Failures

The most critical parts of your plumbing system are buried underground. Your water main brings fresh, potable water into your home, while the sewer main carries all waste out to the city system or septic tank. Because they are out of sight, they are often out of mind—until a catastrophic failure occurs.

Water Main Issues

Over time, old copper or galvanized steel water mains corrode due to soil conditions and age. Galvanized steel, common in older Victoria homes, rusts from the inside out, restricting water pressure and eventually leaking. A leak in your water main can run for months underground without surfacing, costing homeowners thousands of dollars in wasted water bills before they are even aware of the problem. If you notice a sudden drop in water pressure or a soggy patch on your lawn, you may have a main line breach.

Sewer Main Challenges

Sewer mains face a different set of enemies. Many older homes were built using cast iron, concrete pipe, or Orangeburg (a pitch-impregnated fiber pipe that is essentially tar paper). These materials break down over decades.

• Orangeburg bubbles and collapses.

• Concrete and Clay pipes shift and crack.

• Cast Iron rots out at the bottom.

Once a crack appears, tree roots seek out the moisture and nutrients inside the pipe. Roots grow rapidly within the sewer line, catching toilet paper and debris, creating clogs that need to be cleared over and over again.

The Solution

Constant clearing is a temporary band-aid; replacement is the cure. We specialize in replacing these failing lines with durable, long-lasting materials. We assess the situation to determine the least invasive method possible to replace your line, protecting your landscaping while ensuring your home has a reliable connection to city services for the next 50+ years.