Repiping in Philadelphia, PA
Old galvanized and failing copper replaced with new supply lines, one section or the whole house.
When patching stops making sense
Low pressure at every faucet, brown water after a weekend away, a third pinhole leak this year. Those are signs the pipes themselves are worn out. Repiping replaces the old supply lines with new ones so the house gets steady pressure and clean water again.
We repipe single runs, a kitchen and bath, or the whole house, depending on what the old pipe is doing and what makes sense for you.
Signs it may be time
- Low water pressure on more than one fixture
- Rusty or brown water when you first open a tap
- Repeat pinhole leaks in copper
- Gray, threaded galvanized pipe in the basement
- Old patches and clamps stacked along the same run
How a repipe goes
Look and plan
We trace where the lines run now and plan the new route with the fewest openings.
Protect the house
Drop cloths and boot covers go down before any tools come out. That is standard, not an extra.
Run the new lines
Copper or PEX, depending on the house, the run and the budget. We explain the trade-offs first.
Test and walk through
Every line is pressure tested before walls close, and we show you where the new shutoffs are.
Philadelphia houses and old pipe
A lot of Philadelphia homes were built when galvanized steel was the standard for water lines. It rusts from the inside, the opening narrows, and pressure drops a little every year. Copper added later can develop pinholes, especially where it was joined to the old steel.
Not sure what you have? Look where the water line comes into the basement. Gray pipe with threaded fittings is galvanized. If you are still unsure, we can tell you in a minute once we are there.
Repiping across Philadelphia and nearby towns
From our shop in Port Richmond we cover the whole city and the towns just past the line.
Other plumbing work we do
Repiping questions
Do I have to move out during a repipe?
Usually not. We plan the work so the water is off for as little time as possible and tell you ahead of time when it will be.
Copper or PEX?
Both are good when installed right. Copper is rigid and long lived. PEX is flexible and easier to route through finished walls. We recommend what fits your house.
Can you repipe just part of the house?
Yes. If one run is failing and the rest is sound, we replace that section and tell you honestly what the rest looks like.
Water where it should not be?
Call now. We are open 24 hours, and if we miss you, we call back.