Water & Sewer Lateral Upgrades

From the property line to your home.

Water and sewer laterals are critical connections between your property and the municipal infrastructure. When these services need to be replaced, upgraded, or repaired, proper excavation and installation are essential.

Valworks manages the process from start to finish, including:

• Locating and identifying existing underground services

• Careful trench excavation

• Safe exposure of existing water and sewer connections

• Removal of existing service where required

• Installation of new water or sewer lateral connections

• Proper bedding and installation practices

• Backfilling and mechanical compaction

• Job-site protection and safety

• Final cleanup and surface restoration

Our goal is to complete the underground work properly while minimizing disruption to your property.

Toronto Water Service Upgrades

Lead-to-Copper Water Service Replacement

Valworks provides private-side water service upgrades for Toronto properties, including lead-to-copper replacement work associated with the City’s water service upgrade programs.

Our scope can include the section of private water service running from the property line to the home’s water meter, depending on the project requirements.

Our process

1. Locate
We identify the existing water service and coordinate the work around known underground utilities and site conditions.

2. Excavate
We carefully excavate the required trench while protecting the surrounding property, structures, landscaping, and existing services.

3. Upgrade
The existing service is replaced with the appropriate new water service connection in accordance with the project requirements.

4. Backfill & Compact
Once the installation is complete, the excavation is properly backfilled and compacted in stages to help provide a stable finished surface.

5. Restore
We clean the work area and restore the affected property according to the agreed scope.

Complete Site Restoration

Excavation is only part of the job.

We understand that when the work is complete, you want your property looking as close to its original condition as possible.

Depending on the project, Valworks can provide restoration options including:

Basic Restoration

• Final grading

• Topsoil

• Basic surface cleanup

Sod Restoration

• Fresh topsoil where required

• New sod installation

• Final grading and cleanup

Interlock Restoration

• Removal and preparation of affected areas

• Reinstallation or replacement of interlocking

• Base preparation

• Compaction

• Final finishing

Pathway & Surface Restoration

We can restore affected walkways and pathways following underground work, helping return the property to a clean, functional finish.

Restoration options are discussed and included in the project scope so you know what to expect before work begins.

Basement & Interior Restoration

We don’t always stop at the foundation wall.

Water service upgrades can sometimes require access through a basement floor or other finished areas. When underground work creates interior disruption, Valworks can help bring the space back together.

Our interior restoration capabilities can include:

• Concrete floor removal and preparation

• Concrete replacement following underground work

• Drywall repairs

• Taping and mudding

• Sanding and finishing

• Painting and final touch-ups

Where appropriate, we can coordinate the underground work and interior restoration as part of one project, helping reduce the number of contractors you need to manage.

Safety Comes First

Every excavation project begins with safety.

Our approach includes identifying existing services, protecting the work area, maintaining a controlled excavation, and keeping the job site organized throughout the project.

We take care to protect:

People. Property. Existing Infrastructure.

Because good underground work isn’t just about what’s installed below ground—it’s about how the entire project is managed.

From Ground Breaking to Final Cleanup

At Valworks, we aim to make underground construction straightforward for our clients.

Locate → Excavate → Install → Backfill → Compact → Restore

Whether you’re upgrading a private water service, replacing a lateral, or restoring a property after excavation, our team is focused on doing the work properly and leaving the site clean.

Need a Water Service Upgrade?

Contact Valworks today to schedule a site assessment or request a quote.