Whole-House Repiping in Bessemer, AL

Many homes in Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield and the older neighborhoods of western Jefferson County still have their original water pipes. Galvanized steel rusts from the inside until the pipe is half closed; polybutylene (the gray plastic pipe used in the 1980s and early 90s) gets brittle and fails at the fittings; old copper can develop pinhole leaks. Once a house has had two or three leaks, the next one is usually not far away.

Repiping replaces the water supply lines throughout the house with new pipe, so the leaks, the rusty water and the weak shower are fixed at once instead of one emergency at a time.

• Repeated leaks in different places.
• Rusty, brown or metallic-tasting water, especially in the morning.
• Low water pressure in several fixtures that cleaning aerators does not fix.
• Gray polybutylene pipe at the water heater or under sinks.
• Visible corrosion, green or white crust on fittings.
• The house is more than 50 years old and still has its original galvanized pipe.

PEX is flexible, resists corrosion and freezing better than rigid pipe and needs fewer fittings and smaller wall openings – the most common choice for repiping today. Copper has a long track record and is a good option where it is preferred or required. We explain the difference in cost and lifespan for your home and install either one.

1. Inspection and quote – we look at the existing pipe, the crawlspace or attic and plan the new routes.
2. Protection – floors and furniture are covered, work areas are kept clean.
3. New lines – we run new supply lines to every fixture, often through the crawlspace or attic with small openings in walls.
4. Connection and test – fixtures and the water heater are reconnected, the system is pressure-tested and flushed.
5. Patch and clean up – openings are closed and we leave the house clean.

Most homes are repiped in a few days, and you have water at the end of most working days.

A repipe is a big investment that protects your home for decades. With our in-house financing you can get it done now and pay over time – call to see if you qualify. If you only have a single leak under a slab, see leak detection and slab leak repair first.