LEAP Program
Waterline Repair Assistance for Columbus Residents
Mitchell Excavation LLC is an approved LEAP contractor. The City requires 3 bids — we'll come out, assess your line, and give you a free quote.
Program Overview
What Is the LEAP Program?
The City of Columbus LEAP program helps homeowners replace lead or aging water service lines. Columbus banned new lead and galvanized water service lines in December 1963 — so if your home was built before then, there's a good chance your line contains lead or galvanized material. Source: City of Columbus — Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Mitchell Excavation LLC is an approved LEAP contractor. The program requires homeowners to collect three bids from approved contractors — the City selects the lowest qualifying bid. We'll come out, assess your line, and provide a free written quote.
Eligibility
Do You Qualify?
Eligibility is determined by the City of Columbus based on your home's location, service line material, and household income.
- Home located within the Columbus water service area
- Lead, galvanized, or unknown material water service line
- Property owner
- Meet income eligibility requirements (income-qualified households may receive service at little or no cost)
Questions about eligibility? Contact Lead Safe Columbus directly at (614) 645-6725 or [email protected].
The Process
How It Works
Contact the City
Call Lead Safe Columbus at (614) 645-6725 or email [email protected] to confirm your eligibility and get into the program.
Get 3 Bids
The program requires you to collect bids from three approved LEAP contractors. Call Mitchell Excavation — we'll come out and give you a free written quote.
City Selects Lowest Bid
You submit all three bids to the City. The lowest qualifying bid wins the job — the City coordinates directly with the selected contractor.
Line Replacement
The approved contractor completes the full water service line replacement. If Mitchell wins the bid, our licensed crew handles everything with minimal disruption to your yard.
Inspection & Restoration
All work is inspected and permitted. The yard and landscaping are restored after the job is complete.
City of Columbus
Is Your Line on the Map?
The City of Columbus publishes a live service line inventory map. Enter your address to see whether your property has a lead or galvanized water service line on record — and whether it may qualify for the LEAP program.
Free Quote · No Obligation
Need a Bid? We'll Come Out Free.
Mitchell Excavation is an approved LEAP contractor. Call us to schedule a free on-site assessment and written quote — one of the three bids you need.
Not yet approved? Contact Lead Safe Columbus first