Water and Sewer Line Repair
and Installation in Kingston
M. Riddle Excavating installs, repairs and replaces underground water service lines and sewer lines in Kingston and the surrounding area. We dig the trench, lay the pipe below the frost line, make the connection and backfill, and we coordinate the permits and inspections.
Water Service and Sewer Line Contractor in Kingston
Whether you are building a new home, connecting to the municipal system or replacing an old line, buried water and sewer pipe has to be dug, bedded and inspected to code. Family-run and Kingston-based for more than 20 years, M. Riddle Excavating handles the underground work from start to finish:
- Water service line installation, repair and replacement
- Sewer line installation, repair and replacement
- New water and sewer service connections for new homes and additions
- Connections to the municipal water and sewer system
- Trenching for water and sewer lines
Water Line Repair and Replacement
Your water service line carries drinking water from the main at the street into the house. A failing line usually gives warning signs:
- Low or dropping water pressure throughout the house
- Discoloured or rusty water
- A patch of lawn that stays soggy along the path of the line
- Repeat leaks or a water bill that keeps climbing
- An old galvanized steel or lead line that has never been replaced
An isolated problem can sometimes be repaired. Old galvanized or lead lines and repeat failures usually call for replacement. In our climate the new line has to sit below the frost line with proper bedding so it does not freeze or shift. Read our guide to water line replacement in Kingston for the full process.
Sewer Line Repair and Replacement in Kingston, Ontario
Tree roots, cracked or collapsed sections, low spots that hold waste and old deteriorated pipe are the most common reasons a sewer line fails. Backups, sewage odours and soggy or sunken patches in the yard are the usual signs. Our guide on whether to repair or replace your sewer line walks through the decision.
When a line has collapsed, sagged or failed in several places, the lasting fix is to dig it up and replace it. An open trench lets us set the new pipe at the correct slope and see everything as we work. If you are weighing a trenchless repair against digging, read our comparison of trenchless vs traditional sewer repair.
Rules for private sewer laterals are changing; see what the 2025 Ontario Building Code means for private sewer laterals. Need to tie in a new septic system at the same time? We also do septic installations.
New Service Connections and Municipal Hookups
New construction. We install water and sewer service lines for new homes and additions across Kingston and surrounding areas, and work closely with builders, contractors and homeowners on the timing.
Connecting to municipal water and sewer. If your property is leaving a well or septic system behind, we handle the work from the road to your home: the trench, the pipe, the connection and the restoration. Inside city limits the permit comes from City of Kingston Building Services, and Utilities Kingston reviews the water and sewer connection; in a township, the township building department issues the permit. Our guide to the cost to connect to municipal water and sewer in Kingston explains what drives the price.
Trenching. Every job starts with utility locates before any digging. See an example of our utility trenching in this electrical service trenching project.
Frequently Asked Questions About Water and Sewer Lines
Watch for low or dropping water pressure, discoloured water, a patch of lawn that stays soggy and repeat leaks. Old galvanized steel or lead lines are usually worth replacing outright.
Recurring backups, sewage odours and soft or sunken patches in your yard can signal a crack, collapse or blockage in the line. Our guide on whether to repair or replace your sewer line explains the signs in more detail.
Yes. Inside city limits the permit comes from City of Kingston Building Services, and in the townships from the township building department. We coordinate the permits and inspections as part of the job.
Yes. We handle the work from the road to your home: the trench, the pipe, the connection, the inspection and the restoration. The price depends on the distance to the main, the depth, any road cut and the municipal fees, so we quote after a site visit.
Most residential replacements take a few days on site, depending on the length of the run, the depth, rock, weather and restoration. Permits and utility locates need some lead time before digging starts.
Why Choose M. Riddle Excavating for
water and sewer services?
When you hire M. Riddle Excavating for water and sewer work, you get:
- We use the latest trenching and pipe-laying technology
- We coordinate inspections and permits and site prep so you don’t have to
- Transparent pricing - no hidden fees
- Every job is tailored to your needs with a custom solution
Get a Free Quote for Water or Sewer Line Work
Need to install, repair or replace a water or sewer line? Tell us where the property is and what is going on, and we will look at the site and give you a free quote. Call 613-545-7955, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, or fill out the form below. M. Riddle Excavating is rated 5.0 from 41 Google reviews.
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday: 7AM - 5PM
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- Phone: 613-545-7955
- Email: mriddleexcavating@outlook.com