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Whole-House Repipe in the Inland Empire

A whole-house repipe replaces your home’s old or failing water lines with new pipe, usually PEX-A or Type L copper, room by room. It solves recurring leaks and poor water pressure at the source instead of patching one section at a time. Most single-family repipes are completed in 2 to 3 days from start to finish.
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Whole-House Repiping & Pipe Replacement

Gabriel Ruiz has walked homeowners through the repipe decision more times than he can count, and it is rarely an easy call to make. Replacing every water line in a house is a big project, but for homes with repeated leaks or old galvanized pipe, it is often less disruptive in the long run than fixing the same problem over and over.
Materials

PEX-A vs. Type L Copper

PEX-A is a flexible plastic pipe that has become the standard choice for most residential repipes. It resists freezing better than rigid pipe, requires fewer fittings because it can bend around corners, and it will not corrode from the inside the way old copper or galvanized pipe can.
Type L copper is a rigid, heavier-duty pipe that has been used in homes for decades and is still a solid option, particularly where local code or a homeowner’s preference calls for it. It takes more labor time to install because of the extra fittings and soldering involved, but it holds up well over a long service life.
We will talk through both options with you based on your home’s layout, your water quality, and what your municipality allows, since not every city treats the two materials the same way under local code.
Our process

Our Repipe Process

A whole-house repipe is done room by room, so your home is never left without water for long stretches at a time.

Room by Room

We typically start in one area, run the new lines, and test that section before moving to the next, which keeps the job organized and predictable.

Pressure Tested Throughout

Pressure testing happens at multiple points throughout the job, not just at the end, to confirm every new connection holds before we close up any walls

Minimal Drywall Damage

We also take steps to minimize drywall damage wherever we can, cutting clean, targeted access points instead of opening up more of your home than necessary.
Any drywall we do need to open gets documented so you know exactly what to expect for patching afterward.
Timeline

How Long It Takes

Most single-family repipes are completed in 2 to 3 days, though the exact timeline depends on your home’s size, how many fixtures need to be reconnected, and whether the crawl space or attic access is straightforward. A larger home with multiple bathrooms may take a bit longer, while a smaller single-story home can sometimes move faster.
We will give you a specific timeline as part of your written quote, once we have seen the home and confirmed the scope of work.
Know the signs

Signs You Need a Repipe

A handful of warning signs tend to point toward a repipe conversation instead of another one-off repair.
  • Repeated pinhole leaks showing up in different spots along the same line.
  • Discolored or rusty water coming from multiple fixtures, not just one.
  • Galvanized steel pipe, which was common in homes built before the 1960s and corrodes from the inside out.
  • Polybutylene pipe, a gray plastic pipe used in some homes built between the 1970s and 1990s that is prone to failure.
  • Water pressure that has dropped noticeably throughout the house rather than at just one fixture.
If more than one of these sounds familiar, a repipe conversation is worth having before a small leak turns into a bigger problem. The Uniform Plumbing Code requires pressure testing on new water lines before they are covered by drywall, which is part of why we test throughout the job rather than only at the end (Source: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 2021).
Related services

Also Serving Your Whole-Home Plumbing Needs

If your repipe project includes gas line work, our whole-house re-gas service covers replacing or upgrading gas lines alongside a water repipe, often at the same time to minimize disruption to your home. And if you are dealing with a single, isolated leak rather than widespread pipe failure, our slab leak repair page covers detection and targeted repair options that may solve the problem without a full repipe. We serve homeowners across Eastvale, Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Riverside for both services.
Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have had more than one pipe failure in different locations, or your water comes out discolored from multiple fixtures, a full repipe is often more practical than repeated one-off repairs. Old galvanized or polybutylene pipe is also a strong signal that a repipe makes sense, since the material itself is the underlying problem.
We work room by room so your home is not without water for extended stretches. There may be short periods where a specific area is shut off while we complete and test that section, but we plan the sequence to minimize disruption to your daily routine.
We aim to keep access points as small and targeted as possible, and we will document exactly what needs to be opened as part of your written quote. Every home’s layout is different, so the amount varies based on where your existing lines run.
Yes, PEX-A is approved for potable water use under plumbing code and is one of the most common materials used in residential repipes today. It has a long track record in homes across the country.
Yes, a whole-house repipe typically replaces both the hot and cold supply lines throughout the home, since old pipe on one side often means the other is not far behind. We will confirm the full scope with you before work begins.
In most cases, your existing fixtures like faucets and shower valves stay in place, and we connect the new lines to them. If a fixture is outdated or incompatible with the new lines, we will flag it and talk through your options before moving forward.

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If your home keeps having the same pipe problems over and over, it may be time for a permanent fix. Request your written quote and we will walk your home, explain your material options, and give you a clear timeline before any work begins.
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