What This Service Covers
Many homes across the Greater Toronto Area still run on original galvanized steel or copper supply lines, and both eventually reach a point where patching individual leaks stops making sense. Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside, narrowing the interior diameter and eventually rusting through. Copper can develop pinhole leaks from age, water chemistry or electrolysis, sometimes in several places within a short span of time.
Repiping means replacing the failing supply lines with new piping, either throughout the whole home or in the sections that are causing the most trouble. It's a bigger job than a single repair, but it addresses the underlying cause rather than fixing one leak only to have another appear somewhere else a few months later.
What's Included
- Assessment of existing galvanized or copper lines and their condition
- Full-home repiping for widespread corrosion or repeated leaks
- Partial repiping for sections showing the most wear
- Careful planning of wall, floor and ceiling access to limit disruption
- Pressure testing and inspection of new lines before the job is closed up
What to Expect
We start by discussing what you've experienced — recurring leaks, discoloured water, dropping pressure — and, where possible, taking a look at accessible sections of existing pipe. From there we outline whether a full or partial repipe is the right scope, map out which walls, floors or ceilings will need to be opened, and give you a clear plan and price before work begins. Once new lines are in, we pressure test everything before the job is considered done.
Worth Scheduling Soon
Water pressure that's been gradually dropping, discoloured water that's becoming more frequent, or a second or third pinhole leak in the past year.
Call Right Away
An active pipe failure or a section that's burst — that's an emergency plumbing situation, and repiping planning can follow once things are stabilized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my home needs a full repipe or just a repair?
If leaks or discoloured water are isolated to one section, a repair or partial repipe often solves it. If the corrosion or leaks are showing up in multiple places, that's usually a sign the whole system is aging out and a full repipe makes more sense.
What are the signs my galvanized or copper pipes are failing?
Discoloured or rusty water, a gradual drop in water pressure, frequent pinhole leaks in different spots, and visible corrosion at pipe joints are the most common signs of pipes reaching the end of their usable life.
Does repiping mean opening up my walls and ceilings?
Some opening of walls, ceilings or floors is usually necessary to run new lines, but we plan the route to keep that as limited and targeted as possible, and we walk you through exactly what will need to be opened before starting.
Can repiping be done in stages instead of all at once?
Yes. For homes where a full repipe isn't urgent or budget allows for a phased approach, we can prioritize the most at-risk sections first and complete the rest in stages.
Dealing With Repeat Leaks or Discoloured Water?
Call or text us and we'll assess your pipes and lay out a clear repiping plan.