Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC
Repiping
Whole-building repiping with PEX or copper, including polybutylene replacement, wall repair and inspections, performed by licensed plumbing partners.
Overview
Repiping replaces the water supply lines throughout a home or building. It is usually prompted by recurring leaks, low pressure, discolored water, aging galvanized steel, or polybutylene pipe – a gray plastic piping used in many homes in past decades that is widely considered prone to failure.
A licensed plumbing contractor partner designs and permits the new system and performs the piping. We plan the access openings with you, protect your finishes and belongings, manage the drywall repair and painting that follow, and keep the house usable as much as possible during the work.
Many Florida homes are built on slabs. Rather than tunnel under the concrete, new supply lines are commonly routed through the attic and down inside walls, which changes how the work is planned and where openings are made.
Who it’s for
- Owners of homes with polybutylene or galvanized supply piping
- Homes with repeated pinhole leaks in copper lines
- Owners whose insurance carrier has raised concerns about the type or age of their plumbing
- Whole-home renovations where walls are already open
- Commercial and multifamily buildings with failing supply lines
What’s included
Typically included
- Assessment of existing supply piping, water pressure and fixture count
- Piping design: home-run manifold, trunk-and-branch, or a hybrid
- New PEX or copper supply lines to every fixture and appliance
- Routing through the attic and walls where the slab makes under-floor routing impractical, with insulation and protection in hot attic spaces
- New shutoff valves at fixtures, and a main shutoff where needed
- Protection of floors, furniture and finishes in work areas
- Pressure testing, permit and inspection
- Drywall patching, texture matching and paint touch-up at access openings, as scoped
Common exclusions
- Replacement of drain and sewer lines, which is a separate scope if needed
- New fixtures and faucets, unless selected and included
- Tile, cabinetry or specialty finish repair beyond standard drywall patching
- Full-room repainting beyond the repaired areas
- Water heater replacement, unless added to the scope
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Repiping is priced per project. The estimate is built from the number of fixtures and appliances served, the size and layout of the building, the piping material and system design, and how the lines can be routed – through an attic, a crawlspace or finished walls.
We include the wall openings and patching in the scope so the estimate reflects the finished result, not just the plumbing.
What changes the cost
- Number of bathrooms, fixtures and appliance connections
- Single-story or multi-story building and attic access
- PEX or copper, and manifold or trunk-and-branch design
- Number and size of wall and ceiling openings, and the finish of those surfaces
- Texture matching and paint touch-up after patching
- Condition of the main line and shutoff where the new system connects
- Access in occupied commercial or multifamily buildings
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Assessment
The licensed plumbing contractor reviews the existing piping, pressure and fixture locations and recommends a material and layout.
Access plan
We agree with you where openings will be made, how rooms will be protected, and when water will be off.
Permit
The plumbing permit is pulled before work begins.
Piping installation
New lines are run and connected to each fixture, usually room by room, with water restored at the end of each workday where practical.
Testing and inspection
The new system is pressure-tested and inspected while openings are still accessible.
Patching and finishing
Drywall is patched, texture is matched and paint is touched up, and the old piping is removed from service.
What affects the schedule
- Building size and number of fixtures
- Whether the home is occupied and how much water downtime you can accept each day
- Inspection timing before openings are closed
- Drywall compound drying and texture matching, which humidity affects
- Paint matching for existing walls
Questions & answers
How do I know if I have polybutylene pipe?
Polybutylene is usually gray, sometimes blue or black, and often marked with a product code on the pipe. You may see it near the water heater, under sinks or where the main line enters. The licensed plumbing contractor can confirm it during the assessment.
Should I choose PEX or copper?
Both are accepted by code and both perform well when installed correctly. PEX typically needs fewer fittings and openings; copper is rigid and familiar to many owners. Water chemistry, budget and preference all play a part.
Can I stay in the house during a repipe?
Often, yes. The work is usually planned so water is off during the workday and restored in the evening where practical. Dust and access are managed room by room.
Will my insurance carrier accept the new piping?
Some carriers ask about the type and age of supply piping. We can provide permit and inspection documentation for the new system, but coverage decisions are made by your carrier.
Start here
Planning repiping?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.