Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
It’s utility day, so the 1864 Dutch Colonial in Saratoga is about to get another significant upgrade. Kevin O’Connor finds Richard Trethewey in the street, where excavation is well underway. Richard explains that locating and upgrading major systems like water and sewer lines requires careful planning and coordination of multiple parties. No matter how much planning goes on, there will always be something to discover under the street. Richard and Kevin investigate the old water and sewer lines as they’re uncovered. Then, with utilities supervisor, Jerod Delaney, they discuss the new lines that will be installed, including a second water line that will serve the irrigation system and fire sprinklers.
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Dept. of Public Works: City of Saratoga Springs [saratoga-springs.org/574/Department-of-Public-Works]
Plumbing contractor: Del’s Plumbing [facebook.com/delsplumbingandheating/]
Excavator: Thoroughbred Property Services, Fort Edward, NY
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It’s utility day, so the 1864 Dutch Colonial in Saratoga is about to get another significant upgrade. Kevin O’Connor finds Richard Trethewey in the street, where excavation is well underway. Richard explains that locating and upgrading major systems like water and sewer lines requires careful planning and coordination of multiple parties. No matter how much planning goes on, there will always be something to discover under the street. Richard and Kevin investigate the old water and sewer lines as they’re uncovered. Then, with utilities supervisor, Jerod Delaney, they discuss the new lines that will be installed, including a second water line that will serve the irrigation system and fire sprinklers.
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Where to find it?
Dept. of Public Works: City of Saratoga Springs [saratoga-springs.org/574/Department-of-Public-Works]
Plumbing contractor: Del’s Plumbing [facebook.com/delsplumbingandheating/]
Excavator: Thoroughbred Property Services, Fort Edward, NY
Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: bit.ly/2GPiYbH
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About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home.
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Upgrading Water and Sewer Lines | This Old House
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