Underground Utility Contractor in Independence, MO

Independence is a city of an estimated 121,629 residents (2024 Census estimate) with about 78 square miles of land. Its primary county is Jackson County, and part of it extends into a neighboring county.

Water service lines: questions and answers

What is a water service line?

The pipe that carries water from the public main, usually through a meter, to a building. In most systems the property owner is responsible for some or all of it; the water utility can say where its part ends.

How do I know it is leaking?

A higher bill, a meter that moves when nothing is running, a wet or soft patch of ground, or lower pressure.

What does a repair involve?

A Missouri 811 locate for the lines around it, exposing the service at the likely leak point (often with hydro excavation), repairing the section and restoring the surface.

When is replacement better?

When the line has leaked several times, or when its material is no longer accepted by the water utility.

Can it be replaced without digging up the drive?

Often, by directional drilling beneath it.

We also handle sewer laterals, storm connections and conduit, and larger jobs for businesses and public owners.

Missouri 811

Under RSMo 319.026, Missouri 811 must receive notice at least two and no more than ten working days before excavation, and a ticket lasts 21 calendar days from the start date. Include the exact address, as the city spans a county line.

Independence and nearby cities

Sugar Creek, Lake Tapawingo, River Bend, Blue Springs, Birmingham and Raytown are near Independence. We work in those communities as well.

Include the address, what you have noticed and a recent water bill if a leak is suspected. Note any shutoff limits, access hours or traffic restrictions that apply at the Independence site. We reply with our questions first.