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Torpedo Waterline
Professional Torpedo Waterline from licensed plumbers. Upfront pricing. Workmanship guaranteed. Serving the Golden Horseshoe since 1922.
Torpedo waterline replacement is a trenchless method for replacing deteriorated water service lines without excavating the full path from the street main to the building entry. A torpedo-shaped boring head is driven through the soil, creating the bore path through which the new copper or HDPE service line is pulled into position. Homes with failing lead or galvanized water service connections benefit significantly from torpedo replacement, eliminating the old service line completely without the cost and disruption of full excavation.
How Our Torpedo Waterline Service Works
A clear, professional process every visit, every customer.
Locate Service Line Path
We locate the existing service line path from the municipal shutoff to the building entry and identify the optimal bore trajectory.
Set Up Access Points
Small excavations at the street connection and building entry provide the start and end points for the torpedo bore.
Drive the Torpedo
The torpedo boring head is hydraulically driven through the soil along the service line path, creating the bore through which the new line will be pulled.
Pull New Service Line
New copper or HDPE service line is attached to the torpedo and pulled back through the bore, emerging at the building entry for connection.
Connect and Commission
New line connected at both ends, pressure tested, and service restored. Access points backfilled and surface restored.
Benefits of Professional Torpedo Waterline
Eliminates Lead or Galvanized Service
Full replacement removes the old lead or galvanized water service line completely, the most effective way to eliminate the health risk from aging service materials.
No Full-Trench Excavation Required
Torpedo boring avoids the need to excavate the full service line path, eliminating the cost of trench work and surface restoration across the full line distance.
New Copper or HDPE Service Line
The replacement service line is new copper or HDPE: a complete pipe replacement with a full service life ahead, not a patch of the existing failing line.
Improves Water Pressure at Home Entry
Failing galvanized service lines narrow internally over decades from mineral scale. A new service line restores full design flow and pressure from the municipal main.
Completed in One Visit
Torpedo waterline replacement is typically complete in a single day including boring, pull, connection at both ends, and pressure testing.
Improves Water Quality at All Fixtures
A new copper or HDPE service line eliminates the iron and heavy metal leaching that occurs as old galvanized or lead pipes corrode from the inside.
Workmanship Guaranteed
All torpedo waterline replacements are backed by our full workmanship guarantee. We stand behind the installation and the new service line.
100+ Years of Trusted Service
Birnie has been replacing water service lines across the Golden Horseshoe since 1922, five generations of expertise behind every installation.
Signs You Need Torpedo Waterline Service
Water service is confirmed as lead or failing galvanized material
Service line is actively leaking and full replacement is required
Excavation of the full service line path is impractical or cost-prohibitive
Water pressure at the building entry is significantly reduced
Visible corrosion or discolouration at the building entry fitting
Service line age exceeds 50 years
Water quality testing confirms lead or heavy metal contamination at the tap
Discolouration of tap water from iron or rust content
Service line was flagged during a home inspection or sale process
Why Homeowners Choose Birnie Plumbing & Drains
Over 100 Years in Business
Family-owned for five generations since 1922. That kind of longevity is only possible by consistently doing right by customers.
Licensed and Insured
Every technician is a licensed plumber. Every job is fully insured. Professional-grade work with full accountability on every visit.
Diagnosis Before Recommendation
We identify the actual cause before recommending any repair. You get clear options with honest explanations — not upsells.
Upfront Pricing
We explain the cost clearly before work begins. No hidden charges. No after-the-fact additions. The price you approve is the price you pay.
Workmanship Guaranteed
All labour and materials are covered by our workmanship guarantee. If something we repaired fails, we come back and make it right.
Serving the Golden Horseshoe
From Hamilton and Burlington to Niagara Falls and Brantford, Birnie has served communities across the region for over a century.
Birnie Plumbing & Drains' Torpedo Waterline method replaces your the Golden Horseshoe home's water service line — including lead service connections — without full excavation. A new copper or HDPE supply line is pulled through the existing pipe path from minimal access points, eliminating lead exposure risk and restoring full water pressure. Includes permit coordination and surface restoration.
Call 1-877-578-4659 or request service online.
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