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Lead Pipe Replacement Toronto

Name: Toronto Lead Pipe Solutions
Address: 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W7, CA
Telephone: (647) 424-5121

Full replacement of lead water service lines with copper or plastic piping — the complete solution for safe drinking water.

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Lead pipe replacement is the single most impactful home safety improvement a Toronto homeowner can make. Every year the original pipe stays in the ground, it leaches lead directly into your drinking water. Cooking water. Baby formula water. The glass you pour at 2am. Health Canada's position is unambiguous: there is no safe level of lead exposure, and it accumulates in the body over a lifetime.

The City of Toronto has been working through a phased replacement program for decades, but the private-side portion — from the city's property line to your water meter — has always been the homeowner's responsibility. That section is what we replace. We're licensed, permitted, and built around this specific job.

Signs You Need This Service

Your home was built before 1955 — the year lead began to be phased out as a standard material
The pipe at your water meter is dull grey, slightly soft, and scratches silver-bright with a key
You have young children or are pregnant and have never tested your water
A Toronto Public Health letter notified you of a potential lead pipe at your address
A city-side replacement was done and you haven't yet replaced the private portion

What's Included

Free inspection and material confirmation at your water meter
Full permit application to the City of Toronto — submitted before work begins
Excavation, removal of the lead pipe, and installation of new Type K copper or PEX
Pressure testing before backfill to confirm watertight connection
Backfill in compacted layers with surface restoration to match original condition
Same-day water restoration in most cases
Lead pipe disposal through certified hazardous-waste channels
Toronto Lead Pipe Replacement Program paperwork if you qualify

How It Works

Inspection and confirmation

We visit your home and confirm the pipe material at the meter. Lead is dull grey, soft to scratch, and has no magnetic pull. We photograph it and document the finding in writing.

Fixed-price quote

We quote the full job — labour, material, permit fees, backfill, surface restoration, and lead disposal — in a single written number. No line items appear after the ground opens.

Permit application

We submit the replacement permit to the City of Toronto and schedule the work for after approval. We don't start unpermitted jobs.

Excavation and replacement

We open the minimum necessary section of your yard. The old lead line is cut, the new copper or PEX is connected at both ends, pressure-tested, and the trench is backfilled and compacted.

Water restored, site clean

Your water service is reconnected, pressure-tested, and restored before we leave. The lead pipe leaves the property with us for certified disposal.

If your home was built before 1955, there's a very good chance you still have a lead service line. Call us for a free inspection. We'll tell you exactly what's there before quoting you a single dollar. Toronto Lead Pipe Solutions is ready to help.

Questions & Answers

What pipe material do you replace lead with?

We use Type K copper or cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), both approved by the City of Toronto for residential water service lines. We'll recommend the right material based on your site conditions.

How long does lead pipe replacement take?

Most residential replacements are completed in one day. We restore your water service before we leave the site. Complex jobs with deep runs or difficult access may take two days.

Do you handle the city permit?

Yes. We pull every permit required by the City of Toronto and coordinate with Toronto Water on your behalf. Permits are submitted before work begins and are available to you on request.

Can I stay in my home during the work?

Yes. The work is entirely outside and in the basement near the meter. You'll be without water for a few hours while the connection is made and tested, but you can remain in your home throughout.

What happens to the old lead pipe?

It leaves the site with our crew and is disposed of through certified hazardous-waste facilities. We can provide disposal documentation if your municipality requires it.

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