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Repiping · PEX and copper

Whole-House Repiping

Repeated leaks, rusty water and weak pressure usually mean the pipes are at the end of their life. A planned repipe replaces them once, on your schedule, instead of paying for emergency patches again and again.

Call 1-800-555-0199

CSLB #C-000000 · Licensed & insured
Office open 7 days a week. Emergency plumbers on call 24/7.

When to call

Signs you need whole-house repiping

  • Rusty, brown or metallic-tasting water, especially first thing in the morning
  • Weak pressure at several fixtures, especially upstairs or in the shower
  • More than one or two leaks in recent years, or pinhole leaks in copper pipe
  • Green or white crust, flaking or stains on exposed copper or galvanized fittings
  • Galvanized steel in an older home, or gray polybutylene plastic from the 1980s and 90s
  • A patchwork of repairs, with different metals and plastics joined in the walls and under the house

What you get

The ABC Plumbing difference

  • A 5-year written workmanship warranty on the new piping, with manufacturer warranties on pipe and fittings passed through to you
  • Your choice of PEX or copper, after we explain the cost, lifespan and warranty of each
  • The route planned before anything is opened, with small access holes and floors and furniture protected
  • Water restored at the end of the work day whenever feasible
  • Drywall patching included in the scope, with texture and paint available as options
  • A pressure test before the walls close, followed by the city inspection

What we find

What we find behind the walls

Pipes rarely fail all at once. These are the situations that most often lead to a repipe, and the ones we can recognize quickly.

  • Galvanized steel

    Corrodes from the inside, narrowing the pipe until pressure and flow fall off. Rusty water at the tap is the giveaway.

  • Polybutylene

    Gray or blue plastic used widely in the 1980s and 90s and known for failing at the fittings with little warning. We recommend replacing it before it leaks.

  • Copper with pinholes

    Water chemistry and age can wear tiny pinholes into copper that still looks sound. Once there are several, patching is a losing game.

  • Patchwork repairs

    Different metals joined over the decades corrode where they meet. A planned repipe replaces the patchwork with one consistent system.

  • Lines under the slab

    When the pipes run beneath the concrete, we can often reroute them through walls and attic instead of breaking the slab.

  • Partial repipes

    Not every home needs everything replaced. One bathroom group, a kitchen or a single failing section can be repiped on its own.

How a repipe goes

Repipe timeline

  1. 01

    Plan

    Inspection, a route plan and a written quote, so you know the scope, the price and the schedule before we start.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    Floors, furniture and fixtures are protected, and we set up small access openings where the new lines will run.

  3. 03

    Replace

    New lines are installed and connected, and the old lines are abandoned in place or removed.

  4. 04

    Test and close up

    We pressure-test before closing walls, pass the city inspection and then patch the drywall.

When repiping makes sense

Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside and chokes flow. Polybutylene was widely used in the 1980s and 90s and is known for failing. Copper can develop pinholes from water chemistry. If you have had more than one or two leaks, repiping often beats continued repair.

A repipe also fixes what the old system could not. New lines are sized for today's fixtures, so pressure and flow improve, and you stop paying for leaks one emergency at a time.

PEX or copper

PEX is flexible, quieter, fast to install and resists scaling and freezing. Copper is durable, long established and preferred by some homeowners. We explain pros, costs and warranties and let you choose.

Many homeowners choose PEX because its flexibility lets us route through existing walls with fewer openings and fewer joints. Copper still makes sense for exposed runs, or if you simply prefer it.

How we keep disruption low

We plan the route before opening anything, protect floors and furniture, and use small access holes where possible. Most homes are done in a few days with water restored each evening when feasible.

Drywall patching is included in the scope, with texture and paint available as options.

Permits, inspection and warranty

Repiping is permitted work and is inspected by the city. We pressure-test the new system before closing walls and provide written warranty terms on materials and labor: 5 years on our workmanship, with the manufacturer warranties on pipe and fittings passed through to you.

If you want to replace the water heater, add a filter or softener, or upgrade shutoff valves, the time to do it is while the walls are open. It costs less than coming back later.

Tired of patching leaks? Call for a repipe plan.

Tell us what you are seeing. We will explain what is likely behind your walls and what a repipe involves, and put the price in writing before any work begins.

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FAQ

Common questions about whole-house repiping

Still unsure? The quickest answer is a two-minute call. We will never pressure you into a visit you do not need.

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Typically two to five days depending on size and access.

Whole-House Repiping · Laguna Beach and the coast

Need whole-house repiping today?

Call and speak with a local, licensed plumber. You get a clear price before any work starts, and a tidy job when we leave.

Call 1-800-555-0199

Office open 7 days a week. Emergency plumbers on call 24/7.

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