Copper Repiping
As with most plumbing projects, copper repiping is generally not very fun. Replacing pipes often means tearing up walls, ceilings, and floors. Which of course leads to a lot of other necessary home improvement projects just to clean up the mess afterward. Because of how difficult and expensive a process it is to repipe a house, it’s definitely advisable to understand exactly what is involved before taking the plunge.
In some cases this knowledge may help you to realize that you really don’t need copper repiping at all. While some plumbing problems definitely do require the pipes to be replaced, with others you may be able to get away with only replacing small sections of pipe. In other cases, such as with slab leaks, it can be advisable to not take out the pipes at all, but rather to run new pipes that won’t be encased in a concrete slab.
Here at MyRepipe.com we are dedicated to helping you to understand the pros and cons of copper repiping projects, as well as to give you some advice about how to go about determining if your plumbing is in need of an upgrade. This is the type of information that you should have before going in to a consultation with a copper repiping specialist. They’re going to benefit greatly by advising you to replace the whole system, as it can turn a job worth a couple hundred bucks into something worth thousands. If you know how to assess your own plumbing situation to some extent though, you can better assess the trustworthiness of the contractor based on their suggestions. In the end, understanding what is involved could save you thousands of dollars and weeks or even months of inconveniences.
We also cover many other home improvement projects that may be good to consider if/when you decide to start tearing up pipes. Since you’re going to be tearing up portions of your home, it may be a great time to go ahead with remodeling plans anyways!