As the average home in California keeps aging, leaky pipes, low water pressure, rusty water and the amount of slab leaks in our community are on the rise. Homes with old galvanized steel will need to be repiped with either copper or Pex. The procedure usually takes one day for a complete two bathroom home, and in many cases even larger homes can be completed in the same time frame. A repipe specialist who obtains the required City permit and patches the walls after completing the repipe is the best solution for getting this task completed.

A slab leak occurs in newer homes where the copper piping is installed either within or below the concrete slab. Pex plumbing is a good solution to solve a slab leak and is highly recommended for this type of application. Pex plumbing is not only a greener alternative to copper, it also is less expensive. All fifty states have approved Pex plumbing and it currently has a twenty five year warranty from the manufacturer. Pex plumbing is not only quieter than copper plumbing; it also retains the heat much better than copper plumbing. Copper is a commodity and the price has been on a steady rise because it is based upon the commodity exchange. The price is usually unpredictable while Pex plumbing has remained stable for many years. While copper plumbing tends to react negatively with harsh water conditions, Pex plumbing is 100% neutral so there will never be any pinhole leaks. Pex plumbing is flexible and able to withstand earthquakes while copper plumbing is rigid and cannot bend. Using a repipe specialist is a crucial factor in getting the job done right, at the right price, the first time. A repipe specialist should provide you with a lifetime warranty on labor and materials.

In California, choosing a repipe specialist with a California Contractors License is very vital. The California repipe specialist must carry a valid Workers Compensation and a General Liability Insurance to protect your property. During the repipe, the California repipe specialist needs to cover your floors and furniture with proper floor coverings and protective barriers to eliminate dust. The California repipe specialist should haul away all debris and old piping upon completion of the work. A city permit is crucial in completing the repipe properly so that a third party inspector can view the workmanship which should be in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code. After passing the City or County inspection, all wall openings should be closed as part of the repiping process. The walls should be ready to paint by the property owner after the California repipe specialist has completed this patching of the walls. You should not experience any low water pressure, rusty water, neither slab leaks nor cold shocks in the shower after the entire process is finished.

A 10% deposit is required to pay the California repipe specialist prior to starting the job so that permits can be pulled in a timely manner. A 90% payment would be due after you are completely satisfied with the job. Hire a repipe specialist based on references in your neighborhood. Make sure that they have reliable and good reviews on the internet. Make sure that they do not have any complaints against them with the California State License Board. Always get three estimates and compare pricing and reputation as a complete package before making your decision on exactly which repipe specialist to hire