Frequently Asked Questions About Repiping California Homes

Repiping Frequently Asked Questions

If you are not a plumber, you probably have a lot of questions when it comes to repiping your home. We have put together this list of the most frequently asked questions we hear from our customers. If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, just give us a call. We will be happy to discuss your plumbing needs with you.
If your galvanized steel or copper pipes are leaking, they can be repaired. However, in most cases, once these older pipes start corroding more leaks are likely to appear in the future. It may be more cost-effective to just repipe your home now, rather than pay for expensive repairs over and over again.
No. Our repiping specialists have been performing this type of job for over 25 years. Since repiping is our specialty, we can often complete the job in less than a week. Our prices are competitive and we stand by our work. We will be happy to provide you with a free quote in your home and go over all the details with you.
Any type of construction project creates a lot of activity. If you want to avoid this, then sure, you can stay with friends or family. But it is not necessary. We will work around your schedule and at the end of the day we make sure your family has water in at least one bathroom and the kitchen to use overnight.

At Repipe1 we only use pipes and fitting manufactured here in the USA. We use high-quality PEX or copper and will go over which is the best option for your water system. No matter which type of pipe you choose, our specialists can handle the job. During your initial inspection, an estimator will go over the pros and cons of both types of pipes with you.

Yes, we do. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured. We offer a lifetime guarantee on workmanship for all of our PEX repiping jobs. We work hard to make sure all of our customers are satisfied and guarantee job satisfaction with a lifetime warranty.
PEX is short for cross-linked polyethylene. You can find a variety of types and brands being sold. The easiest answer to this question is that PEX is a plastic tubing designed for home drinking systems. It is easier to install than copper, which often makes the job less expensive. PEX is also eco-friendly but when it needs to be repaired or replaced it is not recyclable, like copper.
Sorry, but no we do not. The pipes that carry water into your home is a separate system from the one that carries it back out. A standard repipe covers the hot and cold water systems only. Drains and waste systems need to be handled separately. When you are discussing the repipe during your initial consultation you can go over any issues that you are having with your waste system. The specialist will be able to go over other options to handle these with you.
Homes with a raised foundation are easier for the plumbers to access the water system. These types of homes either have a basement or a crawlspace so it is easier to run pipes from one location to another. In raised foundation homes, we don’t have to cut as many holes in walls and floors, so there is no added cost to repair those. Slab homes sit directly on the foundation and require us to open up more holes to run the new pipes. At the end of the job, the costs for patching and labor adds to the overall cost of the repipe.
The answer to this question is one of the first questions homeowners ask. How long it will take to repipe your home depends on a number of factors. First, how big, or small, is your home? What kind of pipes are currently installed? Do you have a basement or does your house sit on a foundation? What kind of pipes are you installing, pex or copper? A basic answer is that repiping can take anywhere from 2 days to a whole week.

Repipes are considered an emergency when the homeowner has their water shut off to avoid further damages and needs their water restored. Sometimes, leaks can be fixed or sealed if they are easy to reach, preventing damage and allowing regular water use to continue. Some pipes are inaccessible when they are in the slab, and that is usually when homeowners consider their repipe request to be an emergency.

A homeowner can spring a leak during any time of the day. It is usually the objective to restore the water as soon as possible. A repipe is an extensive process involving several days of work and is only conducted between Monday to Saturday. The estimates would be given from Monday to Sunday from 8:30 am to 6 pm.

We do not offer small leak repair services, but we are usually able to start a repipe within 1-3 business days of the initial estimate. In many instances, we are able to repipe the next business day.

We do not offer emergency services to repair small leaks, but we are usually able to repipe your home 1-3 business days after a signed contract. There are no additional fees to add you to our schedule immediately. 

You may need an emergency repipe if you have low water pressure, visible leaks, or hot spots on the floor.

Call us for a free repipe estimate at 866-737-4731. If you as the homeowner plan to open an insurance claim, we recommend contacting a leak detection company for a leak assessment for the insurance claim.

We will prep the homeowner as to how to prepare for the repipe. We shut the water off while the plumbing is in progress and restore it at the end of the day.

How long a repipe takes depends on the size of the home. The entire project from plumbing to drywall repairs takes approximately 4-8 days.

If you choose not to opt for repiping immediately, it could lead to extended water damage and mold, which can turn out very costly. 

We do not offer restoration as a business service.

Repipe 1, Repiping Specialists in Orange County, California
Lic. #927892
 
Repipe1 is a locally, family run business that has been servicing the Orange County, Los Angeles County, Kern County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County & Ventura County areas for over 25 years. We strive for excellence and guarantee the quality of our workmanship.

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