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New Water Line Installation Costs
Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:57 pm
Just found out from Baton Rouge Water Co. that their nearest line is ~900 feet away, and that is where they will install their meter. The line from the meter to my property will be my responsibility.
Any idea on what running a line (1-1/2" to 2") this far will cost? Trenching isn't likely an option due to existing obstructions, trees, etc. Directional drilling may work depending on the cost.
Internet search is not helpful as the price range is very wide. If it truly cost $200 a foot for this line this is going to be a deal killer.
Any idea on what running a line (1-1/2" to 2") this far will cost? Trenching isn't likely an option due to existing obstructions, trees, etc. Directional drilling may work depending on the cost.
Internet search is not helpful as the price range is very wide. If it truly cost $200 a foot for this line this is going to be a deal killer.
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Posted on 5/14/24 at 8:11 pm to Unobtanium
You probably need to post your location. It won’t be cheap, there’s a reason most people live close to the road in the country.
Is well water a possibility?
Is well water a possibility?
Posted on 5/14/24 at 8:34 pm to Unobtanium
I’d go with 2 500 foot rolls of black PE pipe to get to your place. No idea the cost.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 8:44 pm to baldona
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post your location
Baton Rouge.
Property has a well that produces poor quality water, and at my age I really don't want to be in the water treatment business.
I'm calling some boring companies later this week, will see how bad the hit will be.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 9:00 pm to Unobtanium
I just bored a 2” conduit about 200’ and 4’ deep. That ran me $1700. I also just ran a 2” water main myself around 200’ and 2’ deep. That cost me $300 in materials and $200 for a trencher rental. Boring is going to be way more expensive than trenching yourself if at all possible.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 9:04 pm to Unobtanium
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Trenching isn't likely an option due to existing obstructions, trees, etc. Directional drilling may work depending on the cost.
Water line is pretty flexible. Just route through the obstructions. Boring would cost a fortune.
Posted on 5/15/24 at 6:06 am to Unobtanium
backhoe and some pipe. I did 1000' for about 2k a couple of years ago. this was with PVC. thought about a trencher but settled on the backhoe and it was a much easier job
Posted on 5/15/24 at 9:10 am to Unobtanium
Hire a guy with a mini excavator to dig your trench then buy 2 rolls of 500’ pex and lay/backfill yourself.
This post was edited on 5/15/24 at 9:11 am
Posted on 5/15/24 at 9:19 am to Unobtanium
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I'm calling some boring companies later this week, will see how bad the hit will be.
it will be at least $10 a foot
Posted on 5/15/24 at 12:20 pm to Unobtanium
quote:I don’t have a guess but if I did it would be exponentially less than 180 grand.
truly cost $200 a foot for this line this is going to be a deal killer.
Posted on 5/16/24 at 9:03 am to Unobtanium
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The line from the meter to my property will be my responsibility.
The water company should put the meter on the edge of your property.
Then you should pay to have a water line run to your house. A 1-1/2” or a 2” should be fine.
A local boring company should be able to do this at a lot less than 100 bucks per foot.
Posted on 5/16/24 at 6:33 pm to doubleb
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The water company should put the meter on the edge of your property.
That's what I hoped for. The response was clear - "we will put a meter at the road. The end."
Bottom line - if I want "city water" I'm on the hook for ~1000 feet of pipe.
Posted on 5/17/24 at 2:10 pm to Unobtanium
I just received a quote to bore under the street in front of my house 2" pipe for a water line. $2600. Seems kinda high
Posted on 5/17/24 at 3:16 pm to doubleb
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The water company should put the meter on the edge of your property.
Unfortunately, that isn't the way it works...
Posted on 5/17/24 at 7:21 pm to bbvdd
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Unfortunately, that isn't the way it works...
They do it in EBR. I don’t know if they do it throughout the parish but they do that in our subdivision.
Posted on 5/17/24 at 7:22 pm to Unobtanium
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That's what I hoped for. The response was clear - "we will put a meter at the road. The end."
Tough break.
So you have to go in someone else’s property to run a water line?
Posted on 5/18/24 at 10:03 am to doubleb
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So you have to go in someone else’s property to run a water line?
Not exactly. There is an access/utility servitude that I plan on using.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 10:29 am to Unobtanium
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Not exactly. There is an access/utility servitude that I plan on using.
Makes more sense.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 10:34 am to Unobtanium
Can it be trenched with a machine or are there tree roots etc? Have to go under any concrete or is it a straight shot. You would need to give some more details, but with 1 1/2 pvc etc could be done for $3,300 if subbed out or less if you can do that work yourself
Posted on 5/19/24 at 10:53 am to Triggerr
It's a mix of both Part of the path has trees, driveway, etc. so I would guess that part would be bored. Part is open so trenching would be an option.
I have someone coming out tomorrow to look over the job and work up an estimate.
I have someone coming out tomorrow to look over the job and work up an estimate.
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