Most Springfield homes get water from Fairfax Water, and the underground line from the meter to the house is the owner's to repair. A plumber can trace a leak on that line and repair or replace it. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Springfield.
How the call works
Plumber Washington DC Pros connects callers with independent local plumbers; it is not a plumbing company. When you call, you'll be put through to a plumber who serves Springfield and can ask a few practical questions: where the ground is wet, whether pressure has changed, whether you've checked the meter and how old the house is. Expect the plumber to confirm the leak, show you where it is and lay out the repair and replacement options before digging begins.
Cost drivers
- Age of the pipe. Original lines from the building boom may not be worth patching.
- Run length and depth. Corner lots and deep setbacks need more pipe.
- Surfaces. Concrete drives, steps and walks over the line raise restoration time.
- Method. Pulling a new line between pits can limit digging on some lots.
- Permits. Fairfax County Land Development Services requires permits for new, repaired or relocated plumbing, filed through PLUS.
Springfield conditions
In everyday use, Springfield means ZIPs 22150 to 22153, which take in North Springfield, West Springfield and Newington Forest as well as the area around the Mixing Bowl and Springfield Town Center. The community grew from about 1,000 residents in 1950 to more than 25,000 by 1970, and the median home was built in 1974. Many houses still have service lines from that era, so wear, corrosion and tired fittings are common reasons for a leak.
Fairfax Water serves most populated areas of the county, drawing from the Potomac River and the Occoquan Reservoir. It owns the line up to and including the meter, and the customer owns everything after. Its online service line material inventory and Lead Free Fairfax survey let you check and report your side's material, which is helpful before deciding how much pipe to replace. If water is coming up at the meter, call Fairfax Water at 703-698-5800, or 703-698-5613 after hours.
Before the plumber gets there
- Know where the main shutoff is, often in the basement or utility room
- Run the meter test with every fixture off
- Flag the soggy spot so it's easy to find
- Note any past repairs to the line
- Have your Fairfax Water bill handy
Water Line Repair questions in Springfield
What are service lines on homes like mine usually made of?
Can a new service line go in without digging a long trench?
Who handles a leak right at the meter box?
Water is gushing from a broken line. What should I do first?
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