Services
Whole-home repipe in Duval — PEX or copper
Failing galvanized, polybutylene, or recurring pinholes in copper — whole-home replumb in PEX or copper, inspections and drywall coordination handled.
Failing galvanized supply lines, polybutylene that the insurance company won’t cover anymore, or copper with recurring pinhole leaks — at some point the patch-it-as-it-fails math stops working and the right move is to replumb the whole house. We do PEX and copper, pull the permit, coordinate the inspection, and handle the drywall on the way out. Most Duval homes finish in 3 to 5 days; you don’t have to move out.
Typical symptoms
- Recurring pinhole leaks in copper supply lines
- Rusty water on the hot side, especially first thing in the morning
- Pressure that drops when you run two fixtures at once
- Polybutylene supply lines (gray, often labeled 'Quest' — known failure)
- Galvanized steel supply lines in homes built before 1970
Scope of work
- Whole-home PEX repipe (most common in modern Duval homes)
- Copper repipe (when code or HOA requires)
- Partial repipe (one side of the house, one section)
- Permit pull and inspection coordination
- Drywall cut-back and patching (we coordinate; sometimes subcontract)
- Fixture connection points re-trimmed clean
Frequently asked
Six common questions for whole-home repipe.
PEX or copper — which one?
PEX for most Duval homes. It's flexible (fewer joints means fewer failure points), it doesn't corrode, it's quieter, and it's faster to install — which keeps the labor cost down. Copper if your HOA requires it, if you're staying in the house 30+ years and want the longest-rated material, or if you've heard the PEX-and-chlorine debate and want copper for peace of mind. We install both. We don't push one over the other unless your situation actually points there.
How long does a whole-home repipe take?
Most three-bedroom, two-bathroom Duval homes are 3 to 5 working days, start to finish — including drywall cut-back, install, inspection, and patching. Larger homes or homes with finished basements or crawlspaces add a day or two. You can usually stay in the house during the work; we shut water off only for the hours we need it off, never overnight.
Do I have to move out during the work?
No, in almost every case. Water is off for short stretches during the install (4 to 6 hours at a time, usually) and the house is otherwise livable. We schedule the longest water-off window early in the day so you have hot water again by evening. Larger homes with multiple bathrooms can usually keep one bathroom operational at a time.
Why is my polybutylene pipe a problem?
Polybutylene (gray plastic pipe, often labeled Quest) was installed widely in homes built between 1978 and 1995. It reacts with chlorine in the municipal water supply and develops failures from the inside out. Most insurance carriers exclude or surcharge homes with polybutylene supply. Repipe is the long-term answer — your insurance company may also require it to keep coverage.
Will you patch the drywall after?
We do the cut-back to access the lines, and we coordinate the patch — sometimes we do it in-house, sometimes we sub it to a drywall partner who matches the surrounding texture (popcorn, knockdown, smooth). The patching scope is itemized on the estimate. We don't leave you with holes.
What does a repipe cost?
Range depends on the home size, number of fixtures, attic vs. crawlspace access, and whether you're going PEX or copper. The free written estimate is the only honest number. We've done repipes on 1,800-square-foot Mandarin slab homes and on 4,000-square-foot San Marco historics — the materials, labor hours, and drywall work are different for each.
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- Response Same-day in Duval
- On staff 40 plumbers
- Coverage Every Duval ZIP
Failing pipes? Time to replumb the whole house.
Duval Plumbing Co. · Locally owned · CFC#TBD · Insured · Serving every Duval ZIP