As we stand on the cusp of a new year, it’s essential to evaluate the health of your home, and one often neglected aspect is the condition of your plumbing system. Repiping your home may not be at the forefront of your priorities, but considering the numerous benefits, it should undoubtedly be on your radar. In this blog post, we will explore five compelling reasons why home repiping should be a serious consideration for you in the coming year. 5 Reasons Home Repiping Is Right for You In the Coming Year You’ve Had a Lot of Leaks Leaking pipes are not merely an inconvenience but a red flag signaling that your plumbing system is in distress. When a pipe starts to leak, it’s an indication that the structural integrity of your pipes is compromised, often due to the thinning of metal in certain areas. What begins as a single leak can quickly escalate into a series of plumbing issues throughout your household. Acting promptly in the face of leaks is critical. Repiping becomes a proactive measure, preventing potential leaks before they disrupt your daily life. By investing in repiping now, you’re not just fixing the leaks; you’re fortifying the foundation … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Should Consider Home Repiping in 2024
What Is Involved in Repiping a House? A Beginner’s Guide
Sometimes a home’s plumbing has to be replaced. Wondering what is involved in repiping a house? This article explains. Unless your home is a cabin in the woods with no running water (or if you live—to quote the late, great Chris Farley—in a van down by the river), you are going to have to deal with plumbing issues at some point. For some, that means fixing a leaky pipe or two. For others, that means having their entire plumbing system replaced. Repiping a house normally involves 4 steps: Inspection. Estimate. Demolition. Plumbing. Reconstruction. To be clear, replacing your home’s plumbing is not a DIY job. You are going to need a professional, licensed plumber to handle this project. Are you thinking of repiping your home? Here’s what you need to know. How Do I Know If I Need to Repipe My Home? Before we get into the specifics of what is involved in repiping a home, you first need to determine whether your home requires it. Repiping is an expensive, time-consuming process — but here are a few signs that your home needs a new plumbing system. Lead Pipes Lead pipes are common in older houses from the 1920s and … Continue reading What Is Involved in Repiping a House? A Beginner’s Guide
Time to Replace Plumbing in House? 5 Not-So-Subtle Signs
If you are wondering whether it’s time to replace the plumbing in your house, a few different signs could indicate that you need to act sooner rather than later. This article talks about some of the most common signs that you need to repipe your home. One of the questions that we hear quite often has to do with knowing when it is time to replace a home’s plumbing. It’s not an easy question to answer, especially since the answer depends on a case-by-case investigation by a trained professional. Repiping a house is a major project, so you should be certain that you need to do it before beginning. Knowing these 5 not-so-subtle signs could help you find the certainty you need to make a decision. Your Pipes Are Leaking Obvious, we know. If your pipes are leaking, you should probably replace it. But what you might not realize is that when all of your home’s pipes are the same age, that means that when a leak appears in one area, it is more likely to happen in another. If you have experienced multiple leaks in the past year, it might be time to replace the plumbing in your house. … Continue reading Time to Replace Plumbing in House? 5 Not-So-Subtle Signs
When Should Repiping a House Be a Priority? 7 Signs Your Old Home Needs New Plumbing
If your home was built before the 70s and you have not done significant work on the plumbing since then, it might be time to consider repiping your house. When should repiping a house top your home improvement list? That’s a question for an expert plumber, but to get you started, here are seven signs that you need new plumbing. 7 Signs Your Home Needs Repiping Pipes have changed a lot over the years, from the materials manufacturers use to make them to their durability and even safety. For instance, before the 1920s, many homes’ pipes were made of lead, which we know today to be extremely harmful to our health if it leeches into the water supply. Even if your home’s plumbing is not made of lead, however, it could be time to replace it before major problems develop. Repiping a house is a fairly straightforward process. When a plumber replaces your plumbing they will bypass the original pipes with new pipes. If you notice any of these seven signs, you should consider contacting a plumber to discuss your options: Rusty water Water or drains that have an unusual odor Frequent leaks A drop in temperature from hot to … Continue reading When Should Repiping a House Be a Priority? 7 Signs Your Old Home Needs New Plumbing