The pressure in my house has been low for many years. Galvanized pipe
installed back when was closing up.
I had a local contractor do a replacement for $800.00, I know this was a
good price,
however I am also certain it depends on your location and how busy
local plumbers are. He had his own little machine to dig the trench
My run was approx. 40 feet and 4-6 feet down.
Check in your area, talk to local plumbing supply shops for references..etc

"Mike" wrote in message
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This is a picture taken in my basement where the water line comes in.

http://imgur.com/K634A.jpg

I noticed a couple days ago the streak on the wall below the pipe and
a small puddle of water below. I know this cannot be good news. I
assume the pipe that runs into the house from the street has a slow
leak in it, perhaps due to tree roots growing in? I recall now that
the grass is always a little greener near the house where this pipe
runs. Now I might know why.

How much might it cost to have the yard dug up to fix a water line?
Thousands of dollars I fear. Dreading the call to the plumber.

Thanks....

Mike