{"id":21635,"date":"2025-01-15T04:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T12:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=21635"},"modified":"2025-11-30T20:51:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T04:51:38","slug":"cost-to-replumb-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/cost-to-replumb-house\/","title":{"rendered":"One Leaky Pipe Too Many? Here\u2019s the Average Cost to Replumb a House"},"content":{"rendered":"

Old pipes leaking beyond repair? The average cost to replumb a house runs between $371 and $2,133<\/a>, according to HomeAdvisor.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s pretty expensive to have it done,\u201d says LaNelle McKay, a top real estate agent in Baytown, TX<\/a>. And unfortunately, you won\u2019t likely recoup the cost of replumbing at resale.<\/p>\n

Still, if you have plumbing problems, you need to evaluate if replumbing is necessary. A burst pipe can flood your home and cause significant damage. There are easy steps you can take to evaluate if you need to replumb part or all of your home. To bring you the ultimate replumbing guide, we interviewed two licensed plumbers and two top real estate agents.<\/p>\n

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Main factors impacting replumbing costs<\/h2>\n

The total cost to replumb a house varies depending on the materials of the pipes, the size of the home, and the plumber\u2019s hourly rate.<\/p>\n

Home size<\/h3>\n

Just like any major home repair, project cost varies by square footage. Whether you need to replumb a portion of your home or the entire house is also a factor.<\/p>\n

The table below summarizes the cost to replumb a house of different sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Home Size (Square Feet)<\/strong><\/td>\nAverage Cost to Replumb<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
800<\/td>\n$3,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,000<\/td>\n$4,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,200<\/td>\n$5,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,300<\/td>\n$5,850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,500<\/td>\n$6,750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,600<\/td>\n$7,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2,300<\/td>\n$10,350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2,500<\/td>\n$11,250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3,000<\/td>\n$13,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: Home Advisor<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pipe material<\/h3>\n

The cost of pipes varies depending on the material. Many plumbers swear by cross-linked polyethylene plastic (PEX) because it\u2019s flexible, easy to install, and heat resistant. Homeowners like the material because it\u2019s cheaper than copper pipes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith PEX, a plumber can typically install within a day. It\u2019s also more freeze-proof than copper. That\u2019s the new standard for homes that are higher-end,\u201d shares Robert Jenkins, a certified plumber in Eugene, OR, and owner of Windmill Valley Properties. \u201cIt performs as well if not better than copper in most tests.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although copper is the highest-priced piping material, Jenkins shares that it\u2019s still a popular choice in new-builds and higher-end homes, especially when piping is exposed.<\/p>\n

According to HomeGuide, the average cost of repiping a home with PEX tubes is $0.40 to $2.00 per linear foot<\/a>. Meanwhile, installing copper pipe averages at $3 to $8 per linear foot.<\/p>\n

According to certified plumber Joe Wood of Boston Standard Company<\/a> in Mattapan, MA, another popular product with both homeowners and plumbers is ProPress<\/a> (pressed copper), which comes with a 50-year warranty. Press fittings typically install faster, taking 95% less time than traditional soldering, which can cut down on labor costs.<\/p>\n

Labor<\/h3>\n

The cost of replumbing your house also depends on your plumber\u2019s hourly rate and the amount of time it takes them to complete the job. On average, plumbers charge between $45 and $200 an hour<\/a>. There\u2019s an additional fee to repair any walls damaged to access the pipes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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