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Are you dealing with recurring pipe leaks, rusty water, or weak water pressure throughout your San Diego home? A whole house repipe replaces all your old, failing water supply lines with new, reliable pipes. Repipe Home Hero specializes in complete home repiping using high-quality copper or PEX materials, with every project backed by our C-36 California Plumbing License (#1075463).

Our family-owned company has completed over 750 plumbing projects across San Diego County. We handle every aspect of your whole house repipe, from initial inspection and permits to final texture matching. You get new pipes, improved water pressure, clear water, and peace of mind.

2-5 Days

Average Project Timeline

USA-Made

Copper & PEX Materials

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C-36 #1075463

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Drywall Repair Included

What Is a Whole House Repipe?

A whole house repipe is the complete replacement of all water supply lines in your home. This process removes old, deteriorating pipes and installs new pipes that deliver fresh water to every fixture, faucet, and appliance.

What’s Included

A whole house repipe covers all the pipes that bring water into your home and distribute it throughout:

Lines to all sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets

All hot and cold water supply lines

Outdoor hose bibs (faucets)

Pipes to every bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room

Refrigerator ice maker lines

Connections to water heaters

Washing machine connections

What’s Not Included

A whole house repipe focuses only on supply lines. These systems are separate:

Drain pipes (the pipes that carry wastewater away)

Sewer lines & Vent Pipes

Fixtures themselves (faucets, toilets, etc.)

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Signs You Need a Whole House Repipe

Your home tells you when it needs new plumbing. Watch for these warning signs that indicate your water supply lines are failing:

Multiple Leaks

If you have fixed one leak only to find another soon after, your pipes are deteriorating. Multiple leaks signal system-wide failure. Whole house repiping costs less than endless spot repairs.

Low Water Pressure

Weak flow from multiple faucets means your pipes are clogged with mineral buildup or corrosion. This happens as pipes age and narrow from the inside. New pipes restore strong water pressure.

High Water Bills

Unexplained increases in water bills often mean hidden leaks. Old pipes develop pinhole leaks behind walls that waste water for months before you notice. A whole house repipe stops the waste.

Discolored Water

Brown, rusty, or yellow water flows from corroding metal pipes. These rust particles damage fixtures, stain laundry, and indicate advanced pipe deterioration. Clear water returns after repiping.

Noisy Pipes

Banging, rattling, or whistling pipes indicate loose fittings, water hammer, or failing valves. While not always requiring a full repipe, these sounds often accompany other problems.

Old Pipes

Most San Diego homes built before 1990 have outdated plumbing. Galvanized steel pipes (common before 1960) last 50-70 years. Polybutylene pipes (1970s-1990s) are known to fail. Copper pipes over 50 years old show wear.

Home Inspection Issues

Buying or selling a home? Inspectors often flag old plumbing. A whole house repipe makes your home more attractive to buyers and prevents deal-breaking concerns.

Copper vs PEX: Choosing Your Pipe Material

Your whole house repipe uses either copper or PEX piping. Both materials are excellent choices approved by all building codes. The right choice depends on your priorities, budget, and home specifics.

Repipe Home Hero uses only USA-made materials from trusted suppliers. We install Type L copper (the thicker, more durable grade) and PEX-A (the highest quality PEX tubing available).

Type L Copper Piping

Benefits of Copper

Manufacturer Guarantee: up to 40-50 years warranty

Proven Track Record: Used successfully since the 1930s

Natural Antimicrobial: Copper kills bacteria and viruses in water

UV Resistant: Safe for outdoor installations

Environmentally Stable: Well-documented performance

Fire Resistant: Will not burn or melt

Recyclable: Copper is fully recyclable

High Resale Value: Many home buyers prefer copper plumbing. Copper repipe can increase your home value.

Considerations

• Costs 20-30% more than PEX

• Installation takes 1-2 days longer

• Can freeze and burst in extreme cold

• Requires skilled soldering for installation

• May corrode in very acidic water

Typical Cost Range: $8,000 – $15,000 for average San Diego home

PEX-A Tubing

Benefits of PEX

Manufacturer Guarantee: up to 20 years warranty

Cost Effective: 20-30% less expensive than copper

Fast Installation: Flexible tubing installs quickly

Corrosion Proof: No metal to corrode or rust

Quieter Operation: Reduces water hammer noise

Fewer Connections: Long runs reduce leak points

Flexible: Bends around corners without fittings

Resistant to Scale: Mineral buildup does not affect PEX

Considerations

• Shorter track record (used in USA since early 2000s)

• Not UV resistant – must be protected from sunlight

• Some buyers prefer traditional copper

• Requires special tools for installation

• If the water pipe system is installed through the attic, it’s more likely to get punctured by rats.

Typical Cost Range: $4,500 – $10,000 for average San Diego home

Our Recommendation

Both materials are excellent choices. We help you decide based on:

Budget: PEX costs less upfront

Timeline: PEX installs faster

Home Age/Style: Historic homes often suit copper aesthetically

Water Quality: Very hard or acidic water may favor PEX

Resale Plans: Some buyers prefer copper

Personal Preference: Your priorities matter most

Frequently Asked Questions

A whole-house repipe means replacing all your old water-supply pipes in the home (hot and cold) with new piping. This includes lines to sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, outdoor faucets, laundry connections and more. It does not normally include drain pipes, sewer lines or fixture replacements (unless specified).

Key warning signs include:

Multiple leaks occurring in different places (not just one issue).
Low or inconsistent water pressure coming from multiple faucets.
Rust-coloured or discoloured tap water, or water that smells odd.
A very old plumbing system, especially if it uses materials like galvanized steel, polybutylene or lead.

Common materials include:

Copper – durable, long-lasting, trusted for decades, but higher cost.
PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) – flexible, easier to install in many cases, less costly labour.
CPVC (chlorinated PVC) – sometimes used, but may become brittle over time in some conditions.

When deciding, consider your budget, the ease of access to existing pipes, local building codes and the contractor’s recommendation.

For a standard home, a whole-house repipe can often take 3 to 7 days, depending on home size, layout and existing pipe access.

The homeowner may experience interruptions to water supply during the work, and there will be areas of the home affected (walls opened, drywall to be patched).

Us at Repipe Home Hero, the average project timeline in San Diego is about 2-5 days.

Cost is influenced by:

Home size and complexity of the plumbing layout.
The pipe material chosen (copper typically costs more than PEX).
Accessibility of the pipes (crawl spaces, slab foundation, wall access) and amount of drywall restoration needed.
Benefits of doing it include improved water pressure, water quality, fewer major repairs, and increased home value. Repeated small repairs can cost more over time than a full system replacement.

Cost is influenced by:

Home size and complexity of the plumbing layout.
The pipe material chosen (copper typically costs more than PEX).
Accessibility of the pipes (crawl spaces, slab foundation, wall access) and amount of drywall restoration needed.
Benefits of doing it include improved water pressure, water quality, fewer major repairs, and increased home value. Repeated small repairs can cost more over time than a full system replacement.

Our problem-solving team ensures that during each repipe, homeowners will have at least one working shower, one sink, and one toilet each night before we leave. This allows them to stay in their home and live comfortably throughout the entire project.

Still deciding? We can help. Call us at (619) 386-0375.

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