What to Expect During a Whole House Repipe

You have been told you need a whole house repipe. Maybe you found out you have old gray plastic pipes that could burst any day. Maybe you are dealing with warning signs of a slab leak. Either way, the idea of someone ripping out all the plumbing in your house sounds terrifying.

How long will you be without water? Will they destroy your walls? Can you even live in your home while it is happening? These are the questions that keep homeowners up at night. And honestly, most plumbing companies do a terrible job of answering them.

So let us walk you through exactly what happens, day by day, so there are zero surprises.

Before the Work Starts

A good repipe starts before anyone picks up a tool. When you schedule your repipe with us, we will come out and do a full walkthrough of your home. We map out every water line, every fixture, and every access point. We figure out the best route for your new pipes so we make the fewest cuts in your walls and ceilings.

We also pull the city permit. Yes, a real repipe requires a permit and a city inspection. If a company tells you they do not need one, that is a major red flag.

Day 1: The Plumbing

This is the big day. Our crew arrives in the morning and gets to work. Here is what happens:

We make small, strategic cuts in your drywall and ceiling to access the old pipes. Then we run brand new Uponor PEX-A water lines through your attic and walls, connecting every fixture in your home to a new system. Hot water lines, cold water lines, every faucet, every toilet, every shower.

By the end of the first day, your old pipes are abandoned and your new system is fully connected and pressurized. You will have running water that evening. The hard water that was destroying your old pipes will now flow through pipes that are built to handle it.

Day 2: The Patch and Paint

On the second day, our drywall and paint crew comes in. They patch every cut, texture it to match your existing walls, and paint over the patches. When they are done, you will not be able to tell we were ever there.

This is a step that a lot of companies skip or charge extra for. We include it because we believe a repipe is not done until your home looks the way it did before we started.

Day 3-5: City Inspection

After the work is done, we schedule the city inspection. A building inspector comes out and verifies that everything was done to code. This is your guarantee that the work was done right. It also protects your insurance coverage and your home's resale value.

In Las Vegas, the inspection is usually scheduled within a day or two. In Henderson, the permitting process can take a bit longer, so timelines may vary.

What About the Cost?

The cost of a whole house repipe depends on the size of your home and the number of fixtures. But here is the thing: a repipe is a one-time investment. Compare that to the hidden costs of patching old pipes over and over again, and the math is clear.

We give you a fixed price quote before we start. No surprises, no hidden fees, no change orders.

Is It Worth It?

If your home has old copper, galvanized, or polybutylene pipes, the answer is yes. A whole house repipe is the only permanent solution. It eliminates the risk of slab leaks, restores your water pressure, and gives you peace of mind for decades.

And if you have already been told you need a repipe by another company, there is no harm in getting a second opinion. That is what we are here for.