When Should I Repipe My Home?

When Should I Repipe My Home, what are the signs of "its repipe time".  Almost all homes will undergo some form of repiping in their lifetime whether it’s removing and replacing a specific leaking section of pipe or overhauling the entire house’s pipes. If you live in an older home, you’ve probably had a technician tell you that repiping your house is inevitable down the line, but how do you know when you’ve reached that point? Below we’ve compiled a few tips to help you determine if now is the time to undergo this process. Choice Plumbing Orlando is a Florida Certified and Licensed Plumbing Contractor that provides repiping service in the Orlando area

Frequent Leaks From Different Areas

If you seem to frequently have a plumbing leak, it’s probably a good idea to repipe your home. This holds true even if your home isn’t in the age range where you expect repiping because it’s outdated. You can expect an isolated leak or two in any home, but if you’re constantly repairing, it’s more worthwhile to have your whole partially or completely repiped.

Low Water Pressure

If your water supply worked perfectly once but water seems to trickle out of your faucets now, you might benefit from repiping. Low water pressure often happens because your pipes are closing due to rust or mineral build up throughout the system. Build up to this prominent level takes a long time to accumulate, so if this is a problem you’re experiencing it’s also a sign of an aged system.

Outdated Pipes

A clear signal you should have your pipes replaced is if you live in a home built before the year 1970 and you haven’t had a remodel. The reason 1970 is the cut off is because it’s more likely that this home contains out-of-date metals like galvanized steel. At this time, people considered galvanized pipes to be rust resistant but now we know that this is untrue. These pipes rust easily and quickly lead to dirtied water, leaks, and restricted water flow. Under these circumstances, you might need a whole house repiping. This is a big step for many homeowners, but the results will benefit you in the long run.  The use of pex pipe today will provide for many years of service that are leak free.

What Is Repiping?

We understand why homeowners are often hesitant to undergo repiping—it’s an extensive process. To gain access to in-wall pipes, a technician must remove parts of your drywall, and you’ll be without water for around a week. Technicians replace your pipes a section at a time over the course of a few days and then test the system to ensure that it runs well. Many technicians recommend that you start the repiping process while you renovate your home. If this isn’t an option for you, our team at Choice Plumbing works efficiently and quickly to replace pipes with as little downtime as possible.

Hiring a Repipe Plumbing Company

There are several things to consider when selecting a Plumbing Contractor or Plumbing Service Company to repipe your home.  Here are several credential you should obtain before hiring a plumber to repipe your home:

• Plumbing License  - Plumbing Contractor's License
• Insurance.  Both General Liability and Workers Comp.
• Warranty (in writing)
• Reviews

Conclusion: Should I Repipe My Home?

There are many factors as to why and when to repipe your home.  There is also the consideration of can you afford to repipe your home or or can you repipe a section or even a portion of your home.  It is best to have a Certified Plumbing Contractor inspect your home and provide you with several options.

If you’re looking to repipe your home, contact Choice Plumbing Orlando at 407-422-7443