Whole House Repiping in Boise & Treasure Valley
Replace aging galvanized, polybutylene, or corroded pipes with modern PEX or copper throughout your entire home. Whole house repiping eliminates low water pressure, rust-colored water, pinhole leaks, and the constant worry of pipe failure in an aging plumbing system.
Boise's North End has galvanized steel pipes that are 50-70 years old and corroding from the inside out, causing low pressure and rusty water. Homes built in the 1980s throughout Meridian and South Boise may have polybutylene (PB) pipes — a known failure-prone material that deteriorates from the inside and splits without warning. Both need replacement.
What's Included
- ✓ Full plumbing system assessment
- ✓ Material selection consultation (PEX vs copper)
- ✓ Phased installation to minimize disruption
- ✓ Drywall repair coordination with your contractor
- ✓ Building permit and inspection
- ✓ Pressure testing of completed system
When Do You Need Whole House Repiping?
When you have galvanized steel pipes with rust-colored water and declining pressure, when your home has polybutylene pipes (gray or blue plastic, 1978-1995), when you're experiencing multiple pinhole leaks in copper pipes, or when insurance requires repiping as a condition of coverage.
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Call (208) 555-0199 — Free EstimateOur Whole House Repiping Process
We start with a full assessment of your existing plumbing, identifying pipe material, condition, and layout. We recommend PEX or copper based on your priorities and budget. Installation is done in phases — typically one section of the house at a time — to keep water running to unaffected areas. We coordinate with your drywall contractor for wall repairs after the new pipes are in place. The final step is a pressure test and building inspection.
Whole House Repiping Cost in Boise
Typical whole house repiping costs in the Boise area: $4,000-$15,000 depending on home size and material. We provide upfront pricing before starting any work.
Cost factors: Home square footage, number of fixtures, pipe material choice (PEX is 30-40% less expensive than copper), number of stories, accessibility (slab vs crawlspace vs basement), and extent of drywall repair needed.
Whole House Repiping Considerations for Boise Homes
PEX is the preferred material for most Boise repiping jobs — it handles freeze-thaw better than copper (important for crawlspaces in Boise winters), costs less, and installs faster. Copper is still preferred for some applications and by some homeowners who value its longevity. Ada County building code requires a permit for whole-house repiping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my Boise home needs repiping?
Key signs: rust-colored water (galvanized corrosion), declining water pressure over time, multiple leak repairs in recent years, visible pipe corrosion, or polybutylene (gray/blue plastic) pipes. If your home was built before 1960 with galvanized pipes or in 1978-1995 with polybutylene, repiping should be on your radar.
Is PEX or copper better for repiping in Boise?
PEX is our recommendation for most Boise homes. It's 30-40% less expensive than copper, more resistant to freezing (important for crawlspaces), faster to install (less disruption), and handles hard water well. Copper is a good choice if you prefer a time-tested material and plan to stay in the home long-term.
How long does whole house repiping take?
Most single-story Boise homes can be repiped in 2-3 days. Two-story homes typically take 3-5 days. We work in phases to keep water running to unaffected areas during the project. Drywall repair by your contractor adds additional time after our work is complete.
Will repiping damage my walls?
We need to cut openings in drywall to access pipe runs. We minimize cuts by using PEX's flexibility to fish through existing wall cavities. After repiping, a drywall contractor patches and paints the openings. We can recommend trusted drywall contractors in the Boise area.
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