Repiping Costs for Residential Buildings
Serving Vancouver WA – Camas WA – Battle Ground WA
Homeowners with leaking or failing plumbing often need to know how much a repiping project will cost them. Since repiping a home involves the replacement of every pipe and connector, it can seem like an overwhelming prospect. Repipe costs are often surprisingly low, however, especially when factoring in the opportunity you’ll have to save money on your energy and water bills by choosing high-efficiency pluming materials. Repiping can also save you wear and tear on appliances and fixtures in your home, and may even be critical to safety of your family. Read ahead to get an idea of how much your repiping project will set you back.
Factors Affecting Repipe Costs
The size of your home and the routing of your existing plumbing are the two main factors that could affect the cost of your repiping project. Larger homes will require more materials and sometimes significantly more labor than average or smaller sizes houses. An estimator from a professional plumbing service can review your plumbing system to determine exactly how much money the materials will cost you.
While looking at materials cost you will be given a choice in what type of piping your home will be fitted with. By choosing energy-efficient piping like PEX pipes you can cut the costs of your project by saving money on your monthly usage bills including water and electricity or natural gas. That’s because PEX and other modern pipes transfer and waste less heat, and have better pressure ratings than some of the older materials your home likely has currency.
Repiping Labor Costs
Most plumbing services can provide you with an estimate for labor as well as your materials pricing. They either charge hourly or on a per-project basis. The cost of plumbing labor may differ for drain pipes and supply lines, as different kinds of tools and plumbing methods may be used for each.
The best way to find out an exact dollar amount that your repiping project will cost you is to contact a licensed plumbing and drain service. A plumber or estimator can come to your house and inspect your current system, measuring and counting all pipes and factors affecting cost. They will then provide you with any options that may be best suited for your home and a specific estimate for your repiping. If you’re in the Camas, Battle Ground, or Vancouver areas then contact Clark County Plumbing & Drain to get started on your residential repiping estimate right away.
