The reason for repiping in your home is that your pipes have been damaged, but the signs that it is necessary can vary. Excess moisture in various parts of the house, mold growth, structural damage caused by rotting wood, and increased water bills due to the water loss are all signs of damaged pipes. These signs do not necessarily indicate that a repipe is required, but they are clear indications of damaged pipes, and repiping may be a viable option. 

 

A Non-Invasive, Quick Approach 

Repiping is a non-invasive procedure in which your plumbing contractor uses specialized equipment to see where the leak is and techniques to replace partial sections of pipe without damaging the rest of the pipes or causing too much disruption to the household, as opposed to digging and tearing up half your property to find and fix damaged pipes. A repipe of a small section of pipe makes the most sense when only a small section of pipe needs to be replaced. 

 

PEX and Copper Piping 

If your home has old galvanized steel pipes, a whole-house repipe to replace them with PEX or copper piping may be a viable option. Copper piping is more durable than PEX piping in most cases, but PEX is more flexible and less expensive. Copper piping does not bend or sag as much as PEX piping at the joints, which is why many builders prefer it. Most homes use one or the other, so you should be covered if a pipe problem arises in the future, necessitating another repipe. 

 

MB Plumbing's expert plumbers are available to answer your questions about whether a whole house repipe is right for your home or if you only need repiping for a small section of your plumbing. Call us today to speak with a professional who can answer all of your questions about repiping your entire home and more!