7 Signs Your Home Needs Repiping
Pipes don't announce their failure — they leak quietly, one fitting at a time. Here's what to watch for before a small leak becomes a big repair.
How old is too old?
Galvanized steel pipe was standard for decades and typically lasts 40–60 years before internal corrosion narrows it enough to choke off flow. Polybutylene, common in homes built in the 1980s and 90s, fails differently — it degrades from the inside and can let go without warning, unlike steel's gradual decline.
Warning signs to watch for
- Discolored (rust or brown) water, especially after the house sits unused
- Reduced pressure at multiple fixtures, not just one
- Repeated pinhole leaks in different rooms over a year or two
- Visible corrosion or flaking on any exposed pipe
- A home older than 40 years that has never been repiped
One leak is a repair. Multiple leaks in different rooms within a year or two is a pattern — that's when a whole-home repipe usually costs less than years of patch jobs.
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Do I need to repipe the whole house, or can I fix section by section?
If the failure is material-wide (galvanized, polybutylene), patching one section just delays the next failure elsewhere. A full repipe is usually the more economical fix.
How do I know if my pipes are galvanized or polybutylene?
Galvanized is threaded steel, often with a dull gray finish; polybutylene is a flexible gray plastic pipe common from the 1970s–90s. We can identify yours during a quote.
Does homeowner’s insurance cover repiping?
Rarely as prevention — insurance usually covers damage from a burst pipe, not the repipe itself. Some insurers offer discounts for updated plumbing.
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