Tidemark Plumbing
Tidemark Tidemark

Tidemark Plumbing is a licensed, family-owned plumbing company serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk and Portsmouth since 2009. Repairs, installations and 24/7 emergency service.

(757) 555-0162

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Virginia Beach, VA & South Hampton Roads

Mon–Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm, Sat 8:00am – 2:00pm · 24/7 emergencies

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Main Water Line Repair & Water Heater Swap

Project Overview

A homeowner in Western Branch noticed the lawn next to the foundation was always soggy and the water bill had doubled. We located a leak in the main water service where it entered the house.

After Virginia 811 marked the utilities, we excavated along the foundation, replaced the failed section with new pipe and a new main shut-off, and — since the gas water heater was also failing — replaced it the same week.

Main Water Line Repair & Water Heater Swap — photo 1
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What We Did

Scope of work for this sewer & water lines project in Western Branch, Chesapeake:

  • Leak located electronically
  • VA 811 utilities marked
  • Excavation & pipe replacement
  • New main shut-off valve
  • Backfill, test & clean-up
Main Water Line Repair & Water Heater Swap in Western Branch, Chesapeake

The Challenge

Groundwater filled the trench almost as fast as we could dig, and the leak sat right beside the foundation and an exterior wall with a water softener on the other side.

  • Leak beside foundation
  • High water table in trench
  • Utility lines nearby
  • Failing gas water heater
  • Softener loop to reconnect
  • Landscaping to protect

The Outcome

The leak is gone, the water bill dropped back to normal the next month, and the home has a new main shut-off and water heater that are easy to reach.

Project Photos

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Price List

Sewer & Water Lines
Prices.

Camera Inspection & Locate

Camera Inspection & Locate

$199 / inspection

  • Video inspection of the line
  • Electronic locating & depth
  • Recorded footage for you
  • Written findings
  • Credited toward the repair

Water Line Section Repair

Popular

Water Line Section Repair

$850+ / repair

  • VA 811 utility marking
  • Excavation to the leak
  • New PEX or copper section
  • New main shut-off if needed
  • Backfill & compaction

Sewer Line Replacement

Sewer Line Replacement

$3,500+ / project

  • Permit & inspection
  • Schedule 40 PVC pipe
  • New cleanout installed
  • Pressure/flow testing
  • Site restored & cleaned

Starting prices for standard jobs in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk and Portsmouth. Every job gets a firm written quote before work begins — no overtime surprises. Call (757) 555-0162.

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