Why old pipes fail
Galvanized steel pipe was common in homes built before the 1960s. It rusts from the inside, so the opening narrows, pressure drops and the water can come out brown. Eventually it leaks at the threaded joints. Older copper can develop pinhole leaks, especially with hard or aggressive water.
When leaks keep showing up in different places, patching each one gets expensive and leaves you waiting for the next. Replacing the pipe ends that cycle. Mike's post on how long pipe materials last gives typical lifespans.
What repiping involves
We map where the existing lines run, then run new supply lines to every fixture. Most work happens from the basement or crawl space, with small openings in walls and ceilings where lines have to pass through. We pressure-test everything before those openings are closed.
