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Lead Water Service Replacement Cost in Markham

Lead Water Service Replacement in Markham typically costs $4,500 – $14,000
Replacing private section of incoming water pipe · excluding 13% HST · compiled in 2026 year 10 month

Replacing the section of your home's incoming water pipe (from house to property line) typically costs $4,500–$14,000 (data from 2026 years ago); earlier estimates from Toronto were about $2,000–$3,000, now outdated. The municipal portion is replaced for free priority by the city.

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Price ranges

WhatPrice
Replace private section of water inlet pipe$4,500 – $14,000

What affects the price

  • Distance and digging location: Longer and harder digging costs more

Local notes for Markham

FAQ

Is there a subsidy for Toronto lead pipe replacement?

No cash subsidies. Toronto prioritizes replacing municipal part; private part is homeowner's responsibility. You can hire municipal contractors or your own and submit proof.

Sources

Public sources used for the prices on this page (10/2026). Sources measure differently, so we use the range where most of them overlap. For reference only — actual quotes from pros take precedence.

  1. BuildersOntario – Old Pipe Replacement Ontario 2026（2026-10）
  2. City of Toronto staff report (2020)（2020）
  3. HomeStars – Plumbing services cost Toronto（2026-08）
  4. City of Toronto – Lead in drinking water / water service replacement（2026-07）
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