Repipes

Whole-home repipe for Tampa Bay homes

If your home was built between 1978 and 1995 anywhere in Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco, there's a real chance it's still running on polybutylene, the gray plastic supply line that fails from the inside out over decades. It's common in Carrollwood, Town 'n' Country, New Tampa, and the Pinellas Point and Shore Acres pockets of St. Pete, and Florida insurers are refusing to renew policies once they find it. We repipe both poly and older galvanized or cast-iron cores with modern PEX or copper, sized for local hard water and finished with minimal drywall disruption.

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Plumber installing new PEX supply lines during a Tampa home repipe

What's included in this service?

Identify your pipe material from an accessible section or the home's build year and permit history
Run new PEX or copper lines through existing chases, attics, and crawlspaces to limit wall openings
Reconnect fixtures one at a time so most homes keep partial water access throughout the job
Patch the drywall access points before we leave
Select pipe and routing for Tampa's hard water, sandy soil, and coastal salt air
Provide documentation of completed work for your insurance company
Give you a written scope before we start, including which walls need access points

When do you need this service?

An insurer flagged polybutylene during underwriting or renewal
Recurring pinhole leaks in more than one spot
Discolored water at multiple fixtures
Water pressure dropping across the whole house at once
Visible corrosion at exposed pipe joints
A home built before 1960 on original galvanized or cast-iron lines

What do homeowners ask about Repipes?

How do I know if my house has polybutylene pipe?

Polybutylene is a dull gray plastic pipe, usually 1/2 inch to 1 inch in diameter, often visible at the water heater connection or where the main line enters the house. If your home was built between 1978 and 1995, especially in Carrollwood, Town 'n' Country, New Tampa, or the Pinellas Point area of St. Pete, it's worth having us check even without visible leaks.

How much does a whole-home repipe cost in Tampa?

Most single-story homes in the 1,500 to 2,500 square foot range run $4,000 to $10,000 for a full PEX repipe, and larger homes or copper repipes can run higher, up to $15,000. The exact number depends on square footage, number of fixtures, and how much drywall access is needed. We give a firm quote after walking the home.

Will my insurance company really cancel me over polybutylene pipe?

Yes, it's become common practice across Florida insurers in the last few years. Many will decline to renew or write a new policy once polybutylene is identified during underwriting, and some require proof of repipe completion before they'll issue coverage at all. We can provide documentation of completed work for your insurer.

Can I stay in my house during a repipe?

Most homeowners do. We work through the house room by room and typically only shut off water for short windows rather than the entire job. You'll lose water access to whichever bathroom or kitchen fixture we're actively working on, but the rest of the house usually stays functional.

PEX or copper, which is better for Tampa Bay homes?

PEX is what most homeowners choose here. It resists the mineral scaling that hard water causes in copper over time, costs less installed, and handles Florida's ground movement and temperature swings well. Copper is still a solid option and some homeowners prefer it for resale value, but it comes at a higher price point.