Repiping - What is Repiping?

Repiping, by definition, is replacing the pipes in a home or building. It is a complete replacement for your water supply plumbing system. This process usually includes removing the old, readily accessible pipe and then installing the new plumbing system.

Standard repiping projects include the installation of all-new hot and cold domestic water piping from the water source to all existing faucets and fixtures. Repiping does not typically include replacing the drainage or sewer line system.

If you are a homeowner researching “repiping,” you likely have a home with older copper or galvanized plumbing. There are several reasons you may need to repipe your home. Pipe corrosion may cause low water pressure, rusty-colored water, reduced water flow, or leaks.

If you are going to remodel, it is a good time to repipe before you paint or finish your walls. It may be a good idea to get any needed repipe done before putting your home on the market. Before work starts, it's important to understand the scope of the project. If you notice an isolated leak, a small portion of your existing piping leaking, or valves that are corroded or cracked, it is quite possibly an indication of a larger problem.

The Repiping Process

The specific repiping process for your home depends on the materials used in your plumbing project. It entails opening up the walls of your home to access the plumbing pipes.

A repipe is more involved than fixing a clogged toilet or even repairing a single pipe. With a repipe, you will be replacing your entire home's water supply system. Holes are cut into the drywall to access your plumbing pipes.

The Prep Work

When cut, drywall creates some dust, so care should be taken to cover your furniture. At the time of your home evaluation, we will inform you of the areas that will likely need access. The belongings below the bathroom vanities should be removed. Our plumbers will pull any necessary permits from the city, which are already included in the cost of your repipe.

The Repipe

Your water will be turned off as work begins. Many PEX repipes can be completed in 1 day, but some may take longer depending on the complexity and size of the home. You will know upfront how long your home is estimated to take. Regardless, you will have water every evening. Copper or PVC repipes typically take longer and cost more than PEX repiping. Contact a professional for a free consultation at 832-819-8337.

Now it’s time for our repiping plumbers to remove your old failing plumbing system and replace it with new pex plumbing pipe. This will include them accessing rooms wherever you have plumbing fixtures, the kitchen, baths, wet bar areas, and the attic in most cases. In some cases, it is better to get access to your plumbing from a different room. We Do Repipes will always take care to move through your home with care and inform you in advance of your repipe plan.

The inspection

After Installing the New Plumbing

The Finishing Work

Finishing work includes ensuring everything is operating as it should. Your plumbing system is tested for integrity, and all connections are checked. A professional site inspection is critical to a successful repipe. Once the plumbing system is inspected and given a green light, it’s time to clean up the mess. This is also the phase when the city inspector, if required, will sign off on the plumbing work.

It's time to patch the holes in the wall and repaint. After the new piping system is installed, the water is turned back on, the system is pressure tested and then flushed out. The repiping process takes 1-3 days to install the new piping system. After the actual plumbing replacement is complete, some necessary wall repairs will occur. Unless you opted to do your own drywall patching, this will be done in the final phase of your repipe.  

We Do Repipes Repiping Commitment

The plumbing system is a vital aspect of any home. It provides water for your entire home and family, so you must ensure that the proper materials, components, and application practices are employed in its repair and replacement.

Invaluable Expertise. Superior Results. At We Do Repipes Inc., we live by these words, proving on every project that our years of Repiping experience in Houston give our customers the best possible result. When you hire a professional repiping company like We Do Repipes, you entrust your most valuable possession to the best Repiping Company in Houston, Texas. We practice good communication, prompt action, and accurate estimating and strive to deliver exceptional service. We aim to treat every customer like family and deliver our services as if we were working in our own homes.

Please call us today at 832-819-8337 for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your home plumbing system. We look forward to showing you why We Do Repipes Inc. is the best Residential Repiping Company in Houston, Texas.

Do you have more questions about repiping?

Call us today at 832-819-8337 or learn more by reading, Repiping FAQ.