Leak after leak
A new pinhole every few months, each one in a different spot.
★ 4.8 Stars · 8,500+ Google Reviews · Calls answered 24/7
Whole House Repipe in Northern California
Another pinhole leak? Rusty water? Pressure that drops every time someone flushes? Old pipe doesn't get better. Earl's Plumbing replaces it with new PEX or copper, with clean wall openings, water back on at night whenever possible, and one upfront price.
Call or text (530) 343-0330 — a real person answers calls day or night.
Earl's Plumbing repipes homes throughout Northern California, from Shasta County to Placer County, family-owned since 1998.
We replace old galvanized, polybutylene, and failing copper water pipe with new PEX or copper, including full repipes, partial repipes, and mobile homes, with a lifetime warranty available and no service call fee.
Call or text (530) 343-0330 or schedule online for a free quote.
Lifetime warranty available
$0 service call fee
PEX or copper
Most jobs 1–3 days
Financing (OAC)
CSLB #772565
Web-only offer
$25 OFF
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Signs Your Home Is Ready for a Repipe
One of these is worth a call. Two or three together usually means you're paying to patch pipe that's already worn out.
Low pressure everywhere
Weak flow at every faucet, not just one, especially in older homes.
Rusty or brown water
Discoloration from more than one tap, often worst first thing in the morning.
Visible corrosion
Rust, crust, or green buildup on pipe under sinks or in the crawl space.
Galvanized steel pipe
Gray threaded pipe with fittings, common in older homes. It rusts from the inside.
Polybutylene pipe
Usually gray plastic, installed from about 1978 to 1995, and known to fail.
Shower temperature swings
Scalding or freezing when a toilet flushes can mean restricted supply lines.
Repair bills adding up
When leak repairs keep coming, a repipe often costs less over time.
What's Probably Behind Your Walls
Most repipes we do start with one of these three. Here's what each one does as it ages.
Most common
Galvanized Steel
Rust and scale build up inside until the pipe chokes down to a fraction of its size. That's the low pressure and brown water. Then the threads start leaking.
Fails without warning
Polybutylene
Common from about 1978 to 1995, including many mobile homes. It turns brittle and lets go, often in an attic or wall where you see the damage before the leak.
Pinhole leaks
Aging Copper
Copper lasts a long time, but older lines can develop pinholes. When leak detection keeps finding new ones, it's time to stop chasing them.
PEX or Copper? We Install Both.
Both are good pipe. We'll recommend the one that fits your house, then let you decide.
PEX
- Flexible, so it snakes through walls with fewer, smaller openings
- Long runs with fewer fittings, so fewer places to leak
- Won't rust, corrode, or build up scale inside
- Usually the faster, lower-cost repipe
Copper
- Rigid, proven, and long-lasting
- Good for exposed runs where looks matter
- Some homeowners simply prefer it
- Usually more labor and more wall access
What Repipe Day Actually Looks Like
The part people worry about is living through it. Here's how we keep it easy:
- Most homes take 1–3 days. You'll know the schedule before we start.
- Water back on at night whenever possible, so you're not without a shower.
- Clean, patch-ready openings. Small, square cuts only where we need access.
- Furniture and floors protected, and the work area cleaned up each day.
- New shutoffs and connections where they're needed, and every fixture tested before we leave.
★★★★★
"Jose and Sergio did a wonderful job on a full re-pipe. He solved some tricky locations and improved other locations routing. The drywall holes were clean cut and easy to patch and replace. Will be using them again."
— Chico homeowner · Whole house repipe · Technicians: Jose & Sergio
Why Homeowners Trust Earl's With a Repipe
It's a big job. It should come with a straight answer and a plumber who'll still be here.
Lifetime warranty available
Ask about the lifetime warranty on repipe work when we quote your home.
One upfront price
You'll know the full price before we open a single wall. No surprises halfway through.
Full or partial, honestly
If only one area is failing, we'll tell you. You'll see both options.
Homes & mobile homes
Galvanized, poly-B, and copper replaced in houses and mobile homes.
Financing available
Spread it out with financing on approved credit.
Local for 28 years
Three Northern California offices and 8,500+ Google reviews behind the work.
The Plumbing Job That Ends the Plumbing Jobs
Here's a pattern I've seen for 28 years: a homeowner fixes a leak, then another one shows up three feet down the line. Then another. Each repair is reasonable on its own, but add them up and they've paid for half a repipe and still have the old pipe.
Galvanized pipe was cheap and it worked, for a while. Now a lot of it is rusting from the inside out across Northern California. If that's what's in your walls, we'll show you, give you one honest price, and do it so you can stop thinking about your plumbing.
— Clinton EarlOwner, Earl's Plumbing · Your Friend in the Business
28
Years serving Northern CA
8,500+
Google reviews
1–3
Days for most repipes
$0
Service call fee
Chico 4.8 ★ · 5,039 reviews
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Three local offices covering eight Northern California counties. Every line takes calls and texts.
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Redding · Anderson · Cottonwood · Shasta Lake · Palo Cedro · Red Bluff · Corning
(530) 244-3275
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House Repipe Questions, Answered
PEX or copper, full or partial, how long, and what it costs. Straight answers here.
How do I know if my house needs a repipe?
The usual signs are pinhole leaks that keep showing up in new spots, low water pressure throughout the house, rusty or discolored water from more than one faucet, and visible corrosion on exposed pipe. If your home still has original galvanized or polybutylene pipe, a repipe is often the better value than paying for leak after leak.
How long does a whole house repipe take?
Most whole house repipes take one to three days, depending on the size of the home, the number of fixtures, and how the pipe is routed. Earl's Plumbing restores water at the end of each day whenever possible, so you are not left without water overnight, and we tell you the schedule before work starts.
Is PEX or copper better for a repipe?
Both are good choices. PEX is flexible, resists corrosion and scale, runs in long lengths with fewer fittings, and usually means fewer and smaller wall openings, which is why most whole house repipes use it today. Copper is rigid, proven, and long-lasting. Earl's Plumbing installs both and will explain which fits your home.
Do I need to repipe if I have galvanized pipes?
Usually, yes, if the galvanized pipe is original. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside, so the opening slowly narrows with rust and scale, causing low pressure, rusty water, and leaks at the threads. Patching one section often just moves the problem. Earl's Plumbing can inspect your pipe and tell you honestly how much life it has left.
Will a repipe fix my low water pressure?
If the low pressure is caused by corroded galvanized pipe, a repipe usually fixes it, because new pipe restores the full inside diameter. Low pressure can also come from a failing pressure regulator, a bad shutoff valve, or a problem in the water service line, so Earl's Plumbing checks those before recommending a repipe.
Should I replace polybutylene pipe?
Most plumbers recommend replacing it. Polybutylene was installed in many homes, including mobile homes, from about 1978 to 1995, and it is known to become brittle and fail without warning, especially at the fittings. It is usually gray, sometimes blue or black. Earl's Plumbing replaces polybutylene with PEX in homes and mobile homes.
Can I do a partial repipe instead of the whole house?
Sometimes. If the failing pipe is limited to one area, such as a single bathroom, a kitchen, or a run under the house, a partial repipe can fix it for less. If the same old pipe runs through the whole home, a full repipe is usually the better long-term value. We will quote both options so you can compare.
How much does a whole house repipe cost?
Every house is different, so I won't throw out a number that doesn't fit yours. It depends on the size of the home, the fixtures, the pipe you choose, and how the walls and crawl space are laid out. We walk your home, give you one upfront price, and never charge a service call fee. Financing is available on approved credit.