Water Line Repair & Replacement in Hollywood, FL
Water line repair and replacement in Hollywood, FL covers the buried pipe between the meter and your house, which can leak for months before a bill gives it away. Call (954) 697-4920 and a crew pinpoints the failure and quotes it before a shovel moves.
- Meter-to-house line
- Spot repair or replacement
- Price before work
The Basics
What the Service Line Is and Who Owns It
The water service line runs underground from the utility's meter to your house. In most places, the utility owns the pipe up to and including the meter, and the property owner owns the line from there. Ask Hollywood Public Utilities to confirm where your responsibility starts.
Because the pipe is buried, a failure is hard to spot. A pinhole can leak for months and show up first as a higher bill.
Replacement pipe must be a material approved under the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, which is built on the International Plumbing Code (IPC), and many jobs need a permit and inspection.
Symptoms
Signs the Buried Line Is Leaking
- The meter moves when the house main is closed
- A soggy patch or sinkhole in the yard with no rain
- Low water pressure throughout the house
- A bill increase with no change in habits
- Water or mud around the meter box
- The sound of running water outside
Your Options
Spot Repair, Trenchless or Trench Replacement
| Method | Best when | Disturbance | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot repair | One failure in sound pipe | A small hole | Other weak spots may follow |
| Open trench replacement | Pipe is old or damaged along its length | Yard, driveway or walkway torn up | Highest restoration cost |
| Trenchless replacement | Landscaping or hardscape is valuable | Two small access pits | Needs suitable soil and depth |
| Reroute | The old path is blocked by a structure | New path through the yard | New trench and permit |
Meter running and yard getting wet?
Close the house main and call. Locating the leak comes before digging.
Cost Pressure
The Bill Keeps Running Until It Is Fixed
The meter counts every gallon, including the ones that leak into the ground. One rate calculator built on the city's fiscal 2026 rates puts extra water at about $15.59 per 1,000 gallons on the combined water and sewer bill. A steady loss of a few hundred gallons a day adds up to a real monthly cost.
Axios reported that the typical combined bill is projected to rise from about $99 a month to about $223 by 2031. Fixing a buried leak sooner costs less than leaving it to run at tomorrow's rates.
Process
From Wet Spot to Working Line
- 1
Confirm
Meter and pressure tests prove the leak is outside.
- 2
Locate
Listening gear and marking find the spot.
- 3
Plan
You see the repair or replacement options and prices.
- 4
Repair and test
The line is fixed, pressure tested and restored.
A leak found on the buried line is different from a leak under the floor, and a slab problem is covered under slab leak detection. For general diagnostics, start with leak tracing.
Local Detail
Roots, Coral Rock and Sandy Soil
South Florida's sandy soil shifts, and limestone rock lies close to the surface in places, which can abrade buried pipe over decades. Tree roots and yard work add risk to shallow lines, and a high water table makes digging messier.
Dania Beach's city limits are patchy, so which utility serves a given street can be unclear. Our Dania Beach page explains how to check.
Around Hollywood
Buried Water Lines Under Hollywood Lawns and Streets
The line from the meter to the house runs under the front lawn or driveway on most streets, from Hollywood Lakes to Emerald Hills. In sandy South Florida soil, a leak can drain away without a wet patch.
Close the main valve at the house and watch the meter. If it keeps moving, the loss is on the buried side, and locating it comes before any digging.
Pricing
What Shapes the Cost of Water Line Work
Call (954) 697-4920 for a number based on your lot. Planned replacements get a free estimate.
Questions
Water Line Questions
It is the buried pipe that carries water from the utility's meter to your house. The utility owns the meter side, and the owner generally maintains the pipe from the meter to the building. Confirm the exact point with Hollywood Public Utilities.
Close the main valve at the house. If the meter still moves, the leak is between the meter and the house. A wet yard patch, low pressure and a sudden bill increase point the same way.
Sometimes. Trenchless methods can replace a line with minimal excavation, and a spot repair needs only a small hole. The pipe material, depth and landscaping decide.
Common choices are copper, PEX and HDPE. The best choice depends on soil, depth and local code, and we explain the options.
No. The city maintains its own main and meter. You pay for the leak on your side, and the bill continues to count the water.
Many service line replacements need a permit and inspection. The quote states who pulls it.
Meter Moving With the House Valve Closed?
Call now. We locate the leak before any digging.
Call (954) 697-4920