[Dottore]

The water main to my house recently burst causing considerable damage to the property. It was a 2 inch PVC main that seems to have been subject to damage from roots and shifting soil.

Question:

Would you replace this with PVC or copper or some sort of flexipipe? If PVC - what grade would you use? What is the best solution for a difficult main? (Difficult because it is on a slope and has various roots and rocks to contend with.)

Any insights will be much appreciated.