A whole-home repipe is a big project, and nobody does one unless they have to. That said, there are warning signs that tell you another patch is just throwing money at a system that's reaching end of life.
1. Pinhole leaks in copper
If you've had more than one pinhole leak in the past two years, it's very likely your pressure-reducing valve (PRV) failed and your house is running at 100+ PSI. That pressure blasts thin spots through copper pipe. A repipe in PEX usually pays for itself before the third leak.
2. Polybutylene (gray plastic) pipe
If your home was built between 1978 and 1995 and you see gray plastic pipe, you probably have polybutylene. It's a ticking time bomb. It was the subject of one of the largest class-action settlements in US construction history. Insurance companies know it, and some won't renew policies on homes still running poly.
3. Rusty or discolored water
On galvanized pipe (older homes), the inside of the pipe corrodes from the inside out. You'll start seeing rust-colored water, especially after the house has sat idle for a day. By the time the water is visibly discolored, the pipe walls are already thin.
4. Pressure keeps dropping
Low water pressure can be a PRV issue, a blockage, or pipe that's closed down from decades of mineral buildup. If you've ruled out the first two, the pipes themselves may be the problem.
5. Multiple repairs in one year
If you've called us (or anyone) more than twice in the past year for plumbing leaks, the math usually favors a repipe.
We offer free repipe estimates, and we're adding financing options for larger projects — ask when you call. Most whole-home repipes in Ocala run 2 to 4 days with water restored every night.