New Sewer & Water Installations

Complete, Code-Compliant Sewer and Water Main Installations for NYC Construction

New buildings, major renovations, and post-demolition rebuilds require correctly sized, correctly routed, and correctly permitted underground utilities. NYC DEP and DOB enforce strict standards for new sewer and water service lines.
Lady Liberty Contracting Corp installs new water mains, sewer lines, taps, curb connections, and full underground service systems for residential and select commercial projects across all five boroughs.

Work is executed with full agency coordination and built for long-term reliability.

New Sewer & Water Main Installations in New York City

New sewer and water pipe installations in construction trench, showcasing infrastructure development and utility upgrades.

Projects That Require New Sewer & Water Installations

New Homes (1–2 Family)

Ground-up residential construction.

Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

Apartments, townhomes, and conversions.

Major Renovations or Additions

Projects requiring upgraded service capacity.

Post-Demolition Utility Replacement

New services after old structures are removed.

Commercial & Mixed-Use Sites

Where DEP-compliant new connections are required.

What We Install

Construction worker repairing underground water pipe in trench.

New Copper Water Service Lines

Type K copper, DEP-approved routing.

New House Sewer Lines

Extra-heavy cast iron or PVC (where allowed).

New DEP Water Taps

New taps sized per building demand.

New Curb Valves and Boxes

Required for service control and compliance.

Sewer Traps & Cleanouts

Installed per NYC code with safe access.

Full Restoration

Sidewalk, asphalt, soil, and landscape restoration.

Construction workers using excavator for sidewalk repair, safety cones, and barriers in residential street, August 2024.

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How New Sewer & Water Main Installation Works

1 Plan Review & Service Sizing

Team reviews architectural, mechanical, and plumbing plans.
Key checks:

  • Fixture counts

  • Required pipe diameter

  • Preferred routing

  • Tap size requirements

  • Conflicts with existing utilities

Output is a defined service plan matching DEP and DOB standards.

2 Permit Filing & DEP/DOB Coordination

Lady Liberty handles all permitting:

  • DEP water tap applications

  • DEP sewer connection permits

  • DOT street/sidewalk opening permits

  • DOB plumbing coordination

  • Utility mark-outs (gas, electric, telecom)

This eliminates project delays caused by paperwork errors.

 

3 Excavation & Utility Exposure

Controlled trenching is performed along the planned route:

  • Open trench from building foundation to curb

  • Shoring installed if depth requires

  • Identify safe approach around gas and electric lines

  • Maintain alignment and trench structure

  • Prepare bedding for water and sewer lines

 

4 Installation of Sewer & Water Lines

Crews install:

Water Line:

  • Type K copper

  • New curb valve

  • New curb valve box

  • New tap connection or tie-in point

Sewer Line:

  • Extra-heavy cast iron or PVC (where allowed)

  • Proper slope and grade

  • New house trap

  • New cleanouts

  • Secure joints and fittings

All material and techniques follow strict NYC code.

5 Testing & Mandatory Inspections

Systems undergo:

  • Pressure test for water service

  • Flow and slope check for sewer lines

  • DEP and DOB inspections

Corrective adjustments made on site if required.

 

6 Testing & Mandatory Inspections

After inspections:

  • Trenches compacted in controlled layers

  • Sidewalk slabs replaced

  • Asphalt restored

  • Soil and landscape brought to safe condition

Site is left ready for final construction phases.

 

Benefits of Professional New Installations

Faster Construction Approvals
Correct installation prevents DOB/DEP rejections.

Long-Term Reliability
Durable water and sewer lines sized for real usage.

Full NYC Code Compliance
All work meets DEP, DOT, and DOB criteria.

Clean Documentation for Future Ownership
Inspection results and service maps provided.

New Sewer & Water Installations FAQs

Do all new buildings need new sewer and water lines?

Yes. Most new or rebuilt structures require new taps and full underground services.

Timing varies by depth, length, permits, and inspections—typically 1–4 days after approvals.

Yes. Installing both at the same time reduces cost and trenching.

Type K copper is required by NYC DEP.

Yes. We coordinate directly with design and construction teams.

Request New Sewer & Water Main Installation

Ensure your project meets NYC code with correctly sized, correctly routed, fully permitted sewer and water installations.