Whole House Repiping

Your Trusted Experts for House Repiping in Carrollton, GA: Thompson West Plumbing

Thompson West is Here to Make Repiping Feel Accessible & Affordable

Repiping your entire house is not an easy task, and one that requires significant skill, time, and investment. When simple and inevitable plumbing repairs are not enough, however, it can be the best option for maintaining your health and home.

Repiping can involve demolition, rebuilding, and skilled plumbing, which is why it is a job that should be left up to the professionals at Thompson West Plumbing.

Reasons Your House May Need Repiping

Your home plumbing system constantly requires service and repairs. A full house repipe may even save you money in the long run.

Your home piping is lead. Though lead pipes have been discontinued since the 1920's, older homes may still have lead piping, which is a serious health risk.

Your home piping is galvanized steel. Up until WWII, galvanized steel was a plumbing standard, however these pipes can easily corrode, which can effect water flow and the purity of your drinking water.

You intend to remodel your home. If you are already planning to remodel your home, this can be the perfect opportunity to update your plumbing system.

Repiping Steps

To begin the repiping process, schedule an appointment today so that one of our licensed plumbers can evaluate your home and provide you with an estimate. We can assess whether you need to repipe your entire home or just a section of it. If it is necessary to do a full repipe, we will need to obtain a building permit before beginning the process.

Most of the work will be done during the day, as we will likely have to shut off your water in order to facilitate the process, and protect your home and belongings. Our expert plumbers utilize state of the art technology to find your piping within your walls, and then cut into the drywall to access the areas that need work.

The process can take anywhere from a couple of days for smaller homes, to a couple of weeks for more extensive projects. Your plumbing will still be available for use during the process, as we will build the new system alongside your current piping.

Piping Material Choices

Copper Pipes

Copper piping is the oldest plumbing material currently in use, but it is considered the gold standard as it can last up to a century. Copper pipes last longer than CPVC or PEX pipes, and will not corrode over time, however they can burst or freeze in cold weather and are considerably more expensive than the alternatives.
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CPVC Pipes

A frequently used piping material since the 1960's, CPVC pipes are easy to install and a less expensive alternative to copper pipes, though they usually have about half the lifespan of copper piping. They are safe for hot and drinking water.
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