Pipe Repair & Repiping
Pipes fail for predictable reasons: corrosion, freeze damage, pressure spikes, poor joints or simple age. A pinhole leak in a copper line can be repaired, but a system with multiple leaks in a short period is usually telling you something larger. Repiping a section or the whole house can be more economical than chasing failures one at a time.
What is included
- Copper pipe repair and replacement
- PEX and CPVC repiping
- Galvanized and polybutylene replacement
- Frozen and burst pipe repair
- Pinhole and joint leak repair
- Shutoff valve replacement
- Slab leak rerouting
- Pressure regulator installation
Call the dispatch line and describe what you are seeing. A local plumbing professional can assess the pipe material, the extent of the damage and whether a spot repair, a partial repipe or a full repipe makes sense.
Repair vs. repipe
A single leak in an accessible section is often a straightforward repair. Repiping is worth considering when the pipe is at the end of its life, when leaks are recurring, when water is discolored or when pressure has dropped throughout the house.
Ask the technician to explain the condition of the pipe, not just the leak. Photos or a short video of the affected section make the decision easier.
Materials and what to expect
Copper is durable and handles heat well. PEX is flexible, resists freeze damage better and can be routed through walls with fewer fittings. CPVC is a lower-cost option for some applications. Local code and the existing system determine what is allowed.
A repipe is disruptive for a day or more, depending on the size of the home. Ask how water will be shut off, how walls will be accessed and who is responsible for patching.
Preventing the next failure
Keep pressure in a safe range, insulate pipes in unheated areas, and fix small leaks before they spread. If your home has galvanized steel lines, plan for replacement rather than repeated repairs — the inside of the pipe is likely narrowed with rust.
Pipe services
- Copper pipe repair and replacement
- PEX and CPVC repiping
- Galvanized and polybutylene replacement
- Frozen and burst pipe repair
- Pinhole and joint leak repair
- Shutoff valve replacement
- Slab leak rerouting
- Pressure regulator installation
Pipe Repair & Repiping questions
What to expect before, during and after the visit.
How long does a repipe take?
A partial repipe can take a day. A whole-house repipe commonly takes two to four days depending on size, access and the number of fixtures.
Is PEX better than copper?
Both are accepted in most jurisdictions. PEX is flexible and resists freezing better; copper is more rigid and has a long track record. Local code and the existing system should guide the choice.
Will repiping damage drywall?
Some access holes are usually needed. Ask the contractor to explain where and who will patch and paint afterward.
Can I stay in the house during a repipe?
Often yes, but water will be shut off for portions of the work. Confirm the schedule and plan for periods without water.
Ready to get this fixed?
Call the dispatch line and a local plumbing professional will be matched to your request.