Main water line to house is broken

[Todd English]

Good morning BP! So, we're working on a rehab HUD foreclosure in Duluth, MN. We've recently closed and discovered the water main from the street to the house is broken and needs repair/replacing. Anyone tackled this kind of work in the past? Is this doable for a DIYer?

Thanks much for any feedback!

[Joshua D.]

yes is is possible to DIY... Not sure weather it makes sense in your case or not. I can dig anything I want as long as it is on my property.  Mini Excavators rent for $150 per day in our town and even a new guy could get a short line dug up in about a day. (not to mention you will have loads of fun)

Where things get harry is when you go to dig on city property (if you have to) . Usually the city wants you to be bonded and insured.  check with you local folks to see what that entails. 

I cant see someone else doing it for you for less than $2000.  They value their time and heavy equipment is not cheap.

I'm a huge fan of DIY. It builds confidence, and confidence is the first step to success. 

As that one dude on that one show said "Get-er-Done!!!"