Repiping your home is a big project. Hundreds of homeowners in the Denver area weigh the costs between repairing leaked pipes and a comprehensive repiping project that replaces all the pipes in their homes. At Copperhead Plumbing, we offer both repair and repiping services so you can make your home safe, and we’re committed to helping homeowners make the right choice for their property and budget. Use this helpful guide to learn more about when repiping water lines is the right move.
When to Consider Pipe Repair
If you have leaks in your home’s pipes, including either your main water supply line or the pipes inside your home’s walls, pipe repair can be a cost-effective first step. We recommend starting with pipe repair if you’re encountering these plumbing problems:
- Minor Leaks: The occasional leak doesn’t necessarily mean your whole home’s plumbing system is compromised. You might see a leak under your kitchen sink if the pipe got hit by a heavy box, or your shower might have a cracked pipe after a heavy freeze if it sits in an exterior wall. For isolated incidents, pipe and water line repair can work best.
- Low-Cost Repairs: If the pipe leak is in an easy-to-reach location, start with repairs. Exposed pipes under the sink or in hatches don’t require expensive drywall work or specialty tools, making it cost-effective.
- Temporary Solutions: If you just need a short-term solution that fits your budget, such as making repairs to sell your home, focus on isolated repairs that make the home safe for transfer.
Pipe repair addresses individual leaks and cracks, making it a simple and cost-effective choice.
When to Choose Re-Piping
However, there are circumstances when comprehensive repiping is the better option for protecting your home and saving money in the long term. Certified plumbers might recommend repiping services in these circumstances:
- Frequent Plumbing Issues: Recurring clogs, reappearing leaks, and low water pressure indicate more pervasive problems than isolated cracks or damage.
- Old or Corroded Pipes: Old homes don’t necessarily have the modern piping materials used today. The pipes can corrode and pick up damage over time, and repiping is a great solution for many older homes.
- You Want a Long-Term Solution: If you’re tired of recurring plumbing issues and water damage, repiping is a permanent, one-time fix.
- Water Quality Is a Concern: Older pipes aren’t just more likely to become worn or damaged. They can negatively impact your home’s water quality. Newer replacement pipes can maintain water safety and quality.
Key Factors to Consider in Denver
Geography can also play a role in your decision. In Denver, repiping services are more common because Denver has harsh, cold winters that can freeze pipes throughout your entire home. Denver also has hard water, so minerals can build up throughout your home’s entire plumbing system. Because many Denver communities are also older, repiping makes sense for more homes than in newer communities.
Cost of Repair vs. Repiping
At first glance, repairing your pipes looks significantly less expensive than repiping. After all, repiping is a big project that involves multiple phases of removing the pipes, installing new pipes, and repairing the damage required to reach the pipes in the first place. But once repiping becomes necessary, putting it off can cost homeowners a lot more in terms of delayed maintenance, water damage, and frequent plumbing calls for repeat repairs.
How to Make the Right Decision
You don’t have to decide alone. At Copperhead Plumbing, we have a team of experienced plumbers who know when repairs vs. repiping makes sense. You can schedule an appointment to have your pipes assessed to learn about the extent of the damage and provide you with more information about the long-term costs of either approach. You can evaluate the quotes, your home’s value, and whether you plan to stay in the home long enough to enjoy the new peace of mind and ROI of repiping.
Choose Copperhead Plumbing for Repiping Services and Water Line Repair
Copperhead Plumbing is a trusted plumbing company that serves Denver and the surrounding area. Our team specializes in plumbing maintenance, pipe repairs, and repiping, and we’re committed to serving our customers with complete honesty and professionalism. Contact us today to schedule an assessment and take the first step in deciding between repairs and repiping.
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