Whole Home Repiping in San Antonio

Low water pressure
Frequent leaks
Corroding pipes (discoloration, stains, flaking, divots or bumps)
Your pipes have reached their average lifespan
- CPVC: 50–70 years
- Brass: 40 years
- Galvanized steel: 50 years
- Copper: 50 years (less if it's in a concrete slab)
Rust-colored or sediment-filled water
Hazardous pipe material (lead or polybutylene)

Your whole-home repiping cost depends on:

Size of your home. The more stories you have, the more your repiping will cost.
Number of fixtures and lines. Your repiping cost increases with the number of fixtures and pipelines you have.
Access to plumbing. The easier your plumbing is to access, the lower your repiping cost will be. Your repiping cost will increase if:
- Your home has a slab foundation (no crawlspace)
- You have a small crawlspace and/or attic that's difficult to navigate
- Your plumber needs to cut into a lot of walls or ceilings
Material of new pipe. Copper will be more expensive to replace than CPVC (chlorinated poly-vinyl chloride) and PEX (cross-linked polyethylene). Your plumber will be able to tell you the pros and cons of each material.
Local permit fees. San Antonio requires plumbing contractors to pull permits before they begin repiping a home. There's normally a fee to pull a permit, which can raise your repiping cost.

The cost to repipe a single line depends on:

Length and diameter of pipe that needs replaced. The longer and larger the pipe, the more you'll pay to replace it.
Pipe material. CPVC and PEX piping will cost less than copper.
Whether your home insurance will cover the repiping. Most insurance companies will cover repiping to repair a slab leak, but not as a preventative measure. Check with your insurance agent to find out what your insurance covers.
Local permit fees. If your plumber has to pull permits for the repiping, the fees to do so will raise your overall cost.