How Long Does it Take to Repipe a Home?

How Long Does It Take to Repipe a Home?

Repiping a home may sound like a long and complicated process, but with Repipe Specialists, it's designed to be efficient and minimally disruptive. While timelines can vary depending on factors like the size of the home and pipe accessibility, our proven One-Stop Repipe™ process ensures most homes are fully repiped within just a few days. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how we handle repiping from start to finish:

Pre-Project Preparation

Before the first pipe is replaced, we take care of the groundwork:

• Initial Consultation: During your free in-home consultation, one of our specialists will assess your home's plumbing system and provide a clear, fixed-price quote.
• Permits and Scheduling: Once you're ready to move forward, we'll handle all necessary permits and schedule the project at your convenience.

Repiping Day

The actual repiping process typically takes less than a day for most homes, even for larger systems. Here's how it unfolds:

• Setup and Protection: Our crew arrives early to prepare your home, covering floors and furniture with protective sheeting to keep your space clean.
• Pipe Replacement: Using high-quality PEX or copper, we replace the old pipes efficiently. Our teams are skilled at minimizing disruptions, ensuring water is available by the end of the day, no matter the scope of the project.
• Testing: Once the new pipes are installed, we thoroughly test the system for leaks and proper water flow.

Inspections

On a separate day, we schedule any required inspections to ensure the work complies with local building codes. This step is vital for your safety and peace of mind.

Wall Patching and Restoration

After the pipes are installed and approved, our team returns to patch any walls that were opened during the repiping process. This typically takes just one day. We aim to restore your home to its original condition, ready for painting or final touches.

Clean-Up and Final Walkthrough

Once all work is complete, we clean up the area thoroughly and walk you through the finished project, addressing any questions you may have.

By breaking the process into these manageable steps, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience. Whether your home is a compact single-story or a sprawling multi-level property, we work diligently to deliver a quick, high-quality result with minimal disruption to your daily life.

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What Affects the Timeline for Repiping a Home?

The time it takes to complete a home repipe depends on several factors. Here are some of the most common elements that can influence the timeline:

1. Size of the Home and Plumbing System: Larger homes or those with extensive plumbing systems naturally require more time than smaller residences. However, thanks to our efficient One-Stop Repipe™ process, even large-scale projects are handled with minimal delays.
2. Pipe Material: At Repipe Specialists, we use Uponor PEX-A tubing and American-made Type L copper pipes, depending on your preference. PEX is particularly popular for its flexibility, enabling faster installation around corners and through tight spaces compared to copper.



3. Pipe Accessibility: Homes with easily accessible plumbing systems—such as those with exposed pipes in basements or crawl spaces—tend to have faster timelines. PEX tubing can be run throughout a home with minimal connectors (from a central manifold directly to all the outlets).
4. Experience of the Repiping Team: Choosing a specialized repiping company can significantly impact the project timeline. Our teams are highly trained, performing several repipes weekly. This level of expertise ensures a faster, smoother process without sacrificing quality. For more details, check out our article on the differences between hiring a general plumber and a repipe company.

Each of these factors can vary, but with our professional crews and proven methods, we work to keep timelines as short as possible.

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Does the Size of the Home Affect Repipe Time?

The size of your home is one of the biggest factors influencing repipe timelines. Here's how it typically breaks down:

1. Small to Medium Homes (1 to 2 bathrooms): These projects are often completed within a single day. The straightforward layout and fewer fixtures mean less time is needed for installation.
2. Large Homes (3+ bathrooms): Larger homes may take a bit longer, especially if they feature multiple floors or complex plumbing layouts. In some cases, the repipe might extend over two days, but water is always restored by the end of each working day.
3. Multi-Unit Properties: Properties like duplexes or homes with limited pipe access may require additional time due to the complexity of the job. For more information, visit our Multi-Family Division Website.

Regardless of your home's size, our process ensures water is available at the end of each workday. For more information about cost factors, check out our detailed article on the cost of a whole-home repipe.

Repiping your home has never been easier. Choosing a repipe specialist, like us, ensures that your home's plumbing is in the hands of experts who are dedicated to delivering lasting, cost-effective, and efficient solutions.

Schedule a free in-home consult, and one of our local repipe consultants will explain all your PEX repipe options and provide you with a written, fixed-price quote.

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Get a Quote for Repiping Your Home

Here at Repipe Specialists, we've permanently fixed leaks in thousands of homes across using both copper piping and PEX tubing. We continually get positive customer feedback from customers about their overall home repipe experiences. We often exceed their expectations on:

1. Speed: Our repipe crews typically complete a repipe in a day, returning on another day for wall patching.
2. Convenience: Through our One-Stop Repipe™ Process, we handle everything from permits, to wall patching, to inspections.
3. Cleanliness: Our crews are trained to protect your home while working (we cover all surfaces with protective sheeting), and to clean up fully at the end of each day.
4. Peace of Mind: Repipe Specialists is a fully licensed plumber in every state we operate in, and we back all of our repipes with a lifetime warranty.
5. Financing programs: To help take the sting out of unplanned repipe expenses, we offer several financing programs.
6. Price: As a specialist that performs hundreds of repipes a week, we can deliver high quality repipes at a lower cost vs generalist plumbers. Our quotes typically range from $4,500 to $15,000 depending on the size and complexity of your project. We have an article that cover repipe cost factors in detail.

Schedule a free in-home consult, and one of our local repipe consultants will explain all your repipe options and provide you with a written, fixed-price quote.

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