What water line replacement typically costs
| Meter to house | $4,989–$9,989A typical lot. |
|---|---|
| Long runs or under a driveway | $9,989–$14,989More digging and more to restore. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- More than one leak in the same run of pipe
- Low pressure and rusty water from old galvanized pipe
- Your insurer has asked about the age or type of your plumbing
What changes the price
| How much of the house | One bathroom group costs far less than every line in the home. |
|---|---|
| Finished walls | Each opening has to be cut and later patched. Unfinished basements are easy. |
| Number of fixtures | Every tap, toilet and appliance is a connection to remake. |
What the job involves
- Map the existing piping and agree which lines are being replaced.
- Open walls and ceilings at planned access points.
- Run new PEX or copper to each fixture and tie it in.
- Pressure test the new system, have it inspected, and remove or cap the old pipe.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 5 days, depending on how much of the home is done
- Permits
- A plumbing permit is usually required.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for water line replacement, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It starts with an on-site estimate for $269. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber looks at the job and gives you a price in writing, good for 30 days. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit. Anything found once work has started is priced and approved before it is done.
Call 1-800-604-0631.
Questions people ask
How much does water line replacement cost in Metro Vancouver?
Meter to house: $4,989–$9,989. Long runs or under a driveway: $9,989–$14,989. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
PEX or copper?
PEX is flexible, needs fewer joints and is faster to install in a finished home, so it is the usual choice. Copper is still used where it is exposed or where a strata requires it.
Can I live in the house during the work?
Yes. Water is off during working hours and back on each evening.
Will this fix my low water pressure?
If the cause is old galvanized pipe clogged with rust, yes. If the cause is the service from the street or the pressure reducing valve, that is a different fix.
Is the estimate free?
No. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber comes out, looks at the job and gives you a written estimate. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit.
What if you find something unexpected once work starts?
The estimate is based on what can be seen. Anything found once a wall, floor or the ground is open is shown to you, priced and approved before it is done.
