Philadelphia is one of the oldest planned cities in America with some of the oldest pipes and drainage systems around. It is estimated that some 20,000 homes in Philadelphia still have a lead water service running into their house. The Philadelphia Water Department has created a guide to help homeowners determine if their water service […]Continue Reading
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16OctCurb Traps, Water Services, Main Drains and Laterals

We do a lot of digs here at Jack Edmondson Inc. We take pride in being very efficient throughout the entire process. There is a lot of coordination that goes into scheduling a dig for a Curb Trap, Water Service, Main Drain, Lateral but we have it down to a science. Whether you have a […]Continue Reading
02JulWater Service and Lateral
The other day we dig had a BIG DIG. 12′ deep.. 45 foot long run for new laterals and a water service But, as usual.. we got ‘er done.Continue Reading
19MarWater Service

Here is a recent water service we did for two properties next door to each other. Pretty average day in the field for the guys. 3/4″ “k” copper water service. Usually runs between $1000-3000 depending on the length of the service.Continue Reading
21OctNotice of Defect

Sometimes the city will issue homeowners a Notice of Defect which informs them that somewhere between the house and the street there is an issue with their plumbing. In Philadelphia the homeowner is responsible for all of the piping from the house to the main in the street, this includes the sewer lateral, main drain, […]Continue Reading
24JulCurb Trap Saturday

Last weekend we had an emergency curb trap replacement. You know, no problem…on a Saturday in 95 degrees… no sweat. Ok, so maybe there was a lot of sweat, but otherwise everything went as planned. Eventually old cast iron and terracotta piping erode over time or get cracked and roots begin to grow inside causing […]Continue Reading
27FebSewer Lateral

You never really think about your plumbing much until (A. it stops working and you have a couple inches of sewer water in your basement or (B. you get a notice of defect from the City of Philadelphia telling you that your plumbing is broken and you are about to get a couple of inches […]Continue Reading
14FebCurb Trap

Did you get a notice of defect from the Philadelphia Water Department? Does it say that your curb trap is defective? Are you asking yourself, “What is a curb trap and why do I care if it is defective?” A curb trap is a u shaped pipe that connects to your main drain and lateral. […]Continue Reading
10DecCurb Traps

Here at Jack Edmondson, Inc. we have been digging up the streets for over 30 years replacing curb traps, main drains and water services. Weather you need a new install, repair or replacement you can feel confident in trusting us to take good care of you. All prices include any permit fees and inspection requirements. […]Continue Reading
09MarIn the Field: Curb Traps, Water Services, Sewer Laterals and Main Drain Line Replacement

We do a lot of curb traps, water services , sewer laterals and main drain line replacements around here at Jack Edmondson Inc. Probably about 3 a week! Most of these replacements are pretty serious jobs and the trench can be as deep as 16 feet. There is a lot of finesse and skill involved […]Continue Reading