Re-piping Services

The decision point is usually frequency and distribution. A single leak in an otherwise healthy pipe system warrants a spot repair. When leaks are recurring in different locations throughout the house — particularly in copper pipes showing multiple pinholes within a few years — the pipe wall is failing systemically, and each spot repair is just finding the next weak point. We assess this during the in-home estimate and give you an honest comparison of the long-term cost of continued spot repairs versus the one-time cost of repiping.

Copper is the traditional choice — durable, long-lasting (50+ years), and the gold standard for potable water supply lines. It’s the most expensive material but also the most proven. PEX is a flexible cross-linked polyethylene pipe that’s easier to route through walls and around obstacles, resistant to freeze-thaw cycles, and corrosion-proof. It’s increasingly the most common choice for whole-home repipes. CPVC is a rigid plastic pipe suitable for hot and cold water lines, lower cost than copper, and resistant to corrosion — a common choice for partial section replacement. We recommend the right material based on your home’s configuration, the specific application, and your priorities.

Most single-family residential repipes are completed in one to three days depending on the size of the home, the number of fixtures, and the access conditions. Water service is typically restored at the end of each working day — the household isn’t without water overnight. We give you a specific timeline during the in-home estimate based on your home’s actual scope.

Less disruptive than most homeowners expect — though it does require access to walls, ceilings, or floors at specific points along the pipe runs. Our crew works methodically, limiting opened areas to what’s necessary. Water service is maintained at the end of each day. The access points are patched after installation. The biggest day-to-day impact is typically losing water access for a few hours each day while work is in progress — we coordinate with the household on timing to minimize inconvenience.

Yes — repiping requires a permit in most California jurisdictions, and the completed work is subject to inspection by the local building department before wall access points are closed. This is not a formality — the inspection confirms that the new pipe system is correctly installed and meets code. SoCal 1 handles the permit process so you don’t have to navigate it yourself.

In most cases, yes — access is needed at specific points along the pipe runs to remove old pipe and install new lines. The number and location of access points depend on the pipe layout and routing. In some configurations, PEX’s flexibility allows routing through smaller access points than rigid copper or CPVC. After installation, all access points are patched. If you have specific concerns about particular surfaces — tile, custom finishes, or structural features — raise them during the estimate and we’ll factor them into the routing plan.