Re-Piping Austin TX
Rust-colored water? Recurring leaks? Galvanized or polybutylene pipes? Our Austin re-piping specialists replace your entire plumbing system with modern PEX or copper — typically in 2-3 days with minimal wall disruption.
Re-Piping Service in Austin, Texas
Austin has extensive housing stock built between the 1940s and 1990s — particularly in central neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Allandale, Crestview, Tarrytown, and South Congress. Many of these homes still have their original supply piping: galvanized steel (pre-1970) or early copper (1970s-1990s). Both pipe types have reached or exceeded their expected service life in Austin's hard water environment.
Galvanized steel pipe corrodes from the inside out. The internal rust reduces the pipe's interior diameter over decades, eventually restricting water flow to a fraction of the original. Water from corroded galvanized pipes carries iron particles that stain fixtures and water-using appliances. Rust-colored water is the most visible sign that galvanized pipe is at end-of-life. There is no repair for this condition — the pipe must be replaced.
For homes built between 1978 and 1995, polybutylene pipe (gray or white plastic) may be present. Polybutylene was widely used in this period but is known to fail without warning — typically at the fittings, which crack and release catastrophic water flow. If your home has polybutylene pipe, re-piping is urgent and often covered in part by homeowners insurance due to the known defect nature of the material.
Signs You Need Re-Piping
PEX vs. Copper Re-Piping
PEX Re-Piping
- Lower material cost
- Flexible — easier to route through walls
- Freeze-resistant (expands rather than bursting)
- Faster installation — 2-3 days
- 25+ year lifespan
- Cannot be used for gas lines
Copper Re-Piping
- Traditional material, well-understood
- 50+ year lifespan in soft water
- Higher material cost
- Rigid — requires more wall access points
- Naturally antimicrobial
- Best choice for historic home renovation
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Re-Piping in Austin TX
Free estimate. Written quote. PEX from $3,500. Copper from $5,500. 2-3 day job.
(512) 943-7070Free assessment and estimate
PEX or copper options
Patch walls included
2-year labor warranty
Re-Piping FAQs — Austin TX
How do I know if my Austin home needs re-piping?
Key signs: rust-colored water, low pressure throughout the home, recurring pinhole leaks in the same lines, metallic taste or smell, or any gray polybutylene pipe. Homes built before 1970 in Austin almost certainly have galvanized steel that is past its service life.
How much does re-piping cost in Austin TX?
PEX re-piping typically runs $3,500-$8,000 for a whole home depending on size and number of bathrooms. Copper runs $5,500-$15,000. We provide a written estimate after assessing your home. Most re-piping jobs complete in 2-3 days.
Do you patch the walls after re-piping?
Yes. Our re-piping includes patching drywall at all access points, though painting is the homeowner's responsibility. We minimize access points by routing PEX through attic space and existing wall cavities wherever possible.
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Get a Free Re-Piping Estimate in Austin TX
Licensed plumbers. Written quote. PEX or copper. Typically complete in 2-3 days.
(512) 943-7070