Whole-House Repiping

Repiping in Chapel Hill, NC

Failing galvanized or corroded copper lines mean recurring leaks and poor water pressure. We repipe Chapel Hill homes with durable PEX or copper.

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Connecting blue pex to copper supply line, part of a repiping visit in Chapel Hill, NC — Field photo: connecting blue pex to copper supply line as part of repiping service near Chapel Hill, NC.

On-site detail: new copper pipe in open concrete floor, from a local repiping service call — New copper pipe in open concrete floor during a repiping appointment for a local homeowner.

Many homes in Chapel Hill's older neighborhoods still run on original galvanized steel supply lines, which corrode from the inside over decades and gradually choke off water pressure while becoming more leak-prone every year. Repiping replaces the failing system with modern PEX or copper, solving both problems at once rather than patching leaks as they appear.

We plan repiping to minimize disruption, working room by room and coordinating drywall access so your home isn't torn open all at once.

Signs a Home Needs Repiping

Rusty or discolored water, especially after periods of no use
Steadily declining water pressure over years
Frequent pinhole leaks in different locations
Visible corrosion on exposed galvanized pipe
A home built before the 1970s with original plumbing

A technician working on exposed copper pipe beneath concrete during a repiping call near Chapel Hill — Exposed copper pipe beneath concrete, one part of a complete repiping visit.

Copper pipe repair in shallow floor trench, documented during repiping service in the Chapel Hill area — Copper pipe repair in shallow floor trench, one part of a complete repiping visit.

How a Repipe Project Works

We map the existing supply system first, identifying which runs are original and which have already been updated, so the plan targets what actually needs replacing rather than the whole house by default.

Work proceeds in stages with careful wall and ceiling access, and we pressure-test every new run before closing anything up, so problems surface before drywall goes back.

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Repiping Chapel Hill's Older Housing Stock

Neighborhoods near downtown and along Franklin Street include homes from the mid-20th century where galvanized pipe was standard, and we've repiped a number of these older Chapel Hill houses, so we know what to expect from the walls before we open them.

Exposed frozen copper pipe by brick wall, part of a repiping visit in Chapel Hill, NC — Exposed frozen copper pipe by brick wall during a repiping appointment for a local homeowner.

Copper pipe repair section in hand, part of a repiping visit in Chapel Hill, NC — Copper pipe repair section in hand, one part of a complete repiping visit.

PEX or Copper

PEX is flexible, resists freeze-cracking better, and is faster to install, while copper remains a durable, time-tested choice some homeowners prefer for its longevity; we walk through the tradeoffs based on your home and budget rather than defaulting to one.

Questions we get

How long does a whole-house repipe take?

Most homes take two to four days depending on size and access, with water restored to at least part of the house each night.

Do I need to move out during repiping?

Most homeowners stay, though water will be off in sections during active work. We coordinate scheduling to minimize disruption.

Is PEX as durable as copper?

Yes, modern PEX has a strong track record and often outperforms copper in freeze resistance, though both are solid long-term choices.

Will repiping increase my water pressure?

In homes with corroded galvanized pipe, yes, often noticeably, since the new lines have a full, unobstructed diameter.

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