Many Metro Vancouver homes built between the 1950s and 1980s still have galvanised steel or thin-wall copper supply lines that are reaching the end of their life. We repipe houses, townhomes and strata units in PEX or copper, working room by room to keep water on as much as possible.
Signs it may be time to repipe
- Two or more pinhole leaks in the last few years
- Brown, rusty or metallic-tasting water
- Low pressure at several fixtures, not just one
- Visible corrosion or green build-up on exposed pipe
- Galvanised steel supply lines anywhere in the house
- A major renovation where the walls are already open
PEX or copper?
PEX is flexible, freeze-resistant and needs fewer fittings, which means fewer openings in your walls and a lower price. It's what we recommend for most whole-home repipes. Copper is rigid and long-lasting and is still the right choice for exposed runs and some strata requirements. We'll explain the trade-offs for your home and quote both if you'd like.
How a repipe works
We start with a walk-through to map every fixture and plan routes through closets, crawl spaces and attics so we make as few openings as possible. New lines are run to every fixture, often with a manifold and individual shut-offs so you can isolate any room in the future. Old pipe is disconnected and left in place where it's safe to do so.
Most houses are repiped in 2–4 days, and water is usually back on every evening. Openings are cut cleanly and left ready for drywall patching.
Partial repipes
Not every home needs a full repipe. If one branch — a kitchen, a bathroom, or the main line from the meter — is failing, we can replace just that section. We'll show you which parts of the system are worth replacing now and which can wait.
How it works
- 01
Walk-through
We map the existing plumbing and plan the new routes with you.
- 02
Flat quote
A fixed price for the whole job, including permits and pressure testing.
- 03
Repipe
Room by room, with water back on each evening wherever possible.
- 04
Test & inspect
Pressure-tested and inspected, with openings left ready for patching.
What it typically costs
| Single bathroom or kitchen branch | $1,200 – $3,000 |
| Main water line from meter to house | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Townhome or condo repipe (PEX) | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Whole-house repipe (PEX) | $8,000 – $18,000 |
Typical ranges including labour and standard parts. Every job gets one flat price, approved by you before work starts.
Common questions
How long does a whole-home repipe take?
Most single-family homes take 2–4 days. Townhomes and condos are often done in 1–3 days.
Will I have water during the repipe?
We plan the work so water is back on each evening in most cases, with only short shut-offs during the day.
Do you patch the drywall?
We cut clean, minimal openings and leave them ready for patching. We can recommend a drywall finisher if you need one.
Is PEX as good as copper?
For indoor supply lines, yes. PEX is code-approved, handles freezing better and has fewer joints that can leak. Copper is still preferred for some exposed runs.