Before
AfterApex, NC
Old CPVC water line replaced with PEX in the crawl space
HomeCloud replaced the old CPVC water line running along the crawl space wall with new PEX piping.
Whole-house repipe cost
Replacing a home's water supply pipes, most often polybutylene or galvanized steel.
Recent HomeCloud projects
Real HomeCloud jobs, before and after. Click through to see more.
BeforeAfter
Before
AfterApex, NC
CPVC supply lines swapped for PEX under the floor
HomeCloud replaced the tan CPVC water supply lines under the floor with new red and white PEX piping.
HomeCloud's price for a whole-house repipe
$5,800 to $8,300
Plus $2,000 to $3,000 to patch the walls and ceilings opened to reach the pipes.
Repiping means replacing the water supply pipes that carry water to the faucets, toilets and appliances. It usually comes up when a home has polybutylene or galvanized steel pipe, two materials known to fail, or when leaks keep coming back.
A whole-house repipe on a HomeCloud job usually costs $5,800 to $8,300. Getting to the pipes usually means opening some walls and ceilings, which then have to be patched: plan on another $2,000 to $3,000 for that.
HomeCloud's price
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-house repipe (replacing the pipes) | $5,800 to $8,300 | ||
| Drywall patching after a repipe | $2,000 to $3,000 |
Typical prices on HomeCloud repipe jobs. Patching the walls and ceilings is priced separately from replacing the pipes.
What affects the price
- Size of the house
- More bathrooms, fixtures and floors mean more pipe and more connections.
- Pipe material
- Most repipes today use PEX, a flexible plastic pipe. Copper costs more.
- Getting to the pipes
- Pipes in an open crawl space or basement are easier to reach than pipes in finished walls or under a concrete slab.
- Walls and ceilings
- Openings cut to run new pipe have to be patched, and often painted. See the drywall row in the price table above.
- Number of stories
- Running pipe to a second floor means more openings in finished walls and ceilings.
Signs it may be time to repipe
The pipe is a material known to fail, like polybutylene or galvanized steel. Leaks keep showing up in different places. Water pressure has dropped across the house, or the water comes out rusty.
Polybutylene, a gray plastic pipe, can crack and leak without warning, anywhere along the pipe. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside over time, which narrows the pipe, lowers water pressure and leads to leaks. HomeCloud's evaluation notes the supply pipe material, leaks, corrosion and water pressure problems it finds, so the report shows whether a repipe belongs on your list.
Not every older material needs to come out right away. CPVC, for example, is flagged so you can keep an eye on it.
How HomeCloud does it
- 1
Map the system
We trace the supply lines from the main to each fixture so the scope covers every line.
- 2
Run new lines
New supply lines, usually PEX, are run to each fixture with new shutoff valves.
- 3
Test
The new system is pressure tested before walls are closed.
- 4
Patch and finish
Openings in drywall are patched and finished so the house is ready to paint. Drywall repair is priced as its own project so you can see the cost. See drywall and ceiling repair.
Common questions
What is polybutylene pipe?
A plastic water pipe installed in many homes from 1978 to the mid-1990s. It's usually gray, and often has "PB2110" printed on it. Disinfectants in public water can weaken it from the inside, and it can leak without warning. See what kind of pipes do I have?
Do CPVC pipes need to be replaced?
Not right away. CPVC is approved in many areas, but it can get brittle and crack over time, especially near heat. Our reports flag it so you can keep an eye on it.
How long does a repipe take, and can I stay in the house?
A whole-house repipe usually takes 3 to 5 days. You can usually stay in the house. Water is shut off for parts of the work, and we plan those times with you. It helps to know where your main shutoff is: see how to find and use your water shutoff.
Can I pay for a repipe over time?
See your financing options.
More plumbing resources
What kind of pipes do I have?How to tell copper, PEX, CPVC, polybutylene, galvanized steel and cast iron pipes apart, and which ones to plan to replace.Tank vs. tankless water heatersHow tank, tankless and heat pump water heaters work, gas vs. electric, sizing one for your household, and the brands you'll see most.How to find and use your water shutoffWhere the main water shutoff and the valves under sinks and toilets usually are, how to close them in a leak, and simple upkeep like flushing the water heater.
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