Repiping Services

Homes built in Santa Monica before the 1980s often have galvanized steel supply pipes that have spent decades slowly corroding from the inside out. The result is reduced water pressure, rust-tinged water at the tap, recurring pinhole leaks, and pipes that are simply too deteriorated to repair economically one section at a time. Thomas's Santa Monica Plumbing performs whole-home and partial repiping projects, replacing old galvanized, polybutylene, or severely corroded copper pipe with modern Type L copper or flexible PEX tubing.

PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) piping has become the preferred choice for many repiping projects because it's flexible enough to route through walls with minimal drywall removal, resistant to corrosion, and able to handle Santa Monica's water chemistry without the mineral buildup issues that plague older metal pipes. Copper remains the preferred choice for visible or exterior runs and for homeowners who prefer a traditional material. We'll walk you through the pros and cons of each based on your home's layout and age.

A full repipe typically takes one to three days depending on home size, and we coordinate the work to minimize time without running water. We patch and texture drywall access points after pipe installation as part of our standard scope, leaving your home as clean and intact as possible. Repiping is a significant investment, but it eliminates years of recurring leak repairs, restores water pressure, and is often required before other major renovations.