Whole-Home Repiping and Pipe Replacement in Brighton, CO
Some houses outlive their pipes. Repeated leaks, rusty water and slow flow are the usual signals. A repipe swaps the supply lines for new ones, either through the attic and walls or by other routes.
Call (720) 794-0054- Whole-home or partial repipe
- PEX and copper options
- Line answered 24/7
Signs the pipes are done
- The same line leaks again after you paid for a repair.
- Rusty, brown or metallic-tasting water when you first turn on a tap.
- Pressure that drops when two fixtures run at once.
- Green stains or crusty buildup at copper joints.
- Gray plastic pipe in the basement, attic or water heater closet.
- Pinhole leaks in more than one place.
- Slab leaks on hot lines that keep coming back.
Repair now or replace the system
One leak does not condemn a house. Two or three, or a pattern of failures in one material, usually does. A good plumber weighs the age, the material and the repair history before recommending a full swap. Ask for both numbers when you have more than one leak. Compare the cost of the next repair and the one after it against a single project that ends the problem. Call about burst pipe repair if a leak is active today and planning can wait.
Pipe materials compared
The common choices for a repipe
| Material | Strengths | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| PEX | Flexible, fewer joints, resists freeze splits better than rigid pipe | Keep out of sunlight and follow fitting rules |
| Copper | Long track record, handles heat well | Cost, and pinholes in aggressive water |
| CPVC | Lower cost, no corrosion | Can turn brittle with age and heat |
Homes from the late 1970s into the mid-1990s may carry gray polybutylene supply lines. That material is known to fail at fittings, and it is a common reason owners price a repipe. Older homes may also have galvanized steel, which corrodes from the inside and narrows over time.
Think your pipes are done?
Tell the dispatcher about the leaks, the pipe type and the age of the house, and a quote can be planned.
How a repipe works
- Survey and planThe plumber maps the supply lines, fixtures and shutoffs and plans the route.
- PermitLarger repipes usually need a permit. Ask how it is handled.
- Rough in the new linesNew pipe runs through the attic, crawl space or walls to each fixture group.
- Connect, test and flushFixtures are reconnected, the system is pressure tested and the lines are flushed.
- Patch the access pointsSmall drywall openings are patched. Painting is usually separate.
Many repipes run a few days, but the schedule depends on the house. Water is shut off for part of each day. Ask for the plan before work begins.
Partial repipes and rerouting
You do not always need the whole house. A repipe of one wing, one bathroom group or a failed hot water loop can solve the immediate problem. After a slab leak, a reroute through the attic can retire the failed run without opening the floor.
Callers also ask about replacing both supply and drain lines. Drain and sewer work is priced separately. Those jobs live on the sewer line repair and replacement pages.
What changes the price
Pricing depends on house size, material, access and how many fixtures are on the lines. Ask for a clear quote before work starts.
Home size and floors
Two stories and more bathrooms mean more pipe and more routes.
Material choice
PEX, copper and CPVC each carry their own cost and labor.
Wall and ceiling access
Finished spaces need more patching than open ones.
Fixture count
Each fixture group adds connections and testing.
Permit and inspection
Ask what applies to your address.
Pricing out a partial repipe next to a full one often shows where the real value is.
Questions callers ask us
Count the failures and check the material. Several leaks, gray polybutylene or heavily corroded galvanized pipe tilt toward a repipe. A single leak on sound pipe usually does not.
On many single-level homes, yes. An attic route avoids cutting floors. Ask whether it fits your layout.
Usually not, but water is off for part of each day. Ask for a daily schedule.
It can if narrowed or corroded pipe caused the problem. Pressure issues also come from regulators and street pressure, covered on the low water pressure page.
Some openings are normal. The plumber plans access points to keep them small and patches them afterward. Painting is usually separate.
Replacing the run out to the meter is a separate project, covered under water line work.
The line is answered 24/7 for urgent leaks. A full repipe is usually planned, but the dispatcher can help you decide what is urgent.
Plan a repipe that ends the repairs
Call to talk through your pipes, your options and the order of work.