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Repiping in Fort Collins, CO
Replacing galvanized or aging copper with PEX or copper, room by room or in one project depending on the home.
- Licensed and insured
- Answered around the clock
- No forms, just a phone call
Signs you need repiping
- Rusty water from every hot and cold tap
- Pressure that drops when two fixtures run at once
- Frequent pinhole leaks in different spots
- Visible corrosion on exposed supply lines
- A home built before the 1960s that's never been repiped
IN FORT COLLINS
Repiping around Fort Collins
Homes in and around Old Town built before the 1960s were commonly plumbed with galvanized steel supply lines, and by now nearly all of that original pipe has narrowed significantly from decades of internal corrosion, which shows up as weak pressure and rusty water long before a pipe actually fails outright. A full or partial repipe with copper or PEX solves the pressure problem permanently instead of chasing one pinhole leak after another as the old pipe continues to fail.
The decision between a full whole-home repipe and a partial repipe of just the worst sections comes down to how much of the original galvanized pipe is left and whether the walls will already be opened for other work. We'll walk through both honestly rather than defaulting to the larger, more expensive option.
A partial repipe that only replaces the worst-corroded sections can extend a home's plumbing life by years at a fraction of the cost of a full repipe, but it only makes sense when the remaining original pipe is genuinely still in reasonable shape, which we verify rather than assume.
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What a repiping visit looks like
We map the existing supply line layout and identify which sections are original galvanized versus any prior partial repairs, then plan a route for new PEX or copper that minimizes wall and ceiling openings.
Work typically proceeds room by room to keep at least partial water service running through most of the project, with drywall patching coordinated at the end once all pressure and leak testing is complete.
Throughout a multi-day repipe project, we test each newly connected section for leaks before moving to the next, rather than waiting until the entire project is finished to pressure test everything at once.
A partial repipe of the worst sections costs less than a full whole-home repipe, but it only makes sense if enough of the remaining original pipe is still sound, which we assess honestly rather than defaulting to the larger project.
| Typical visit length | 60 to 120 minutes for most calls |
|---|---|
| Emergency availability | 24/7 for active leaks and no-water situations |
| Pricing | Diagnosed and quoted on site before work begins |
| Service area | Fort Collins, CO and surrounding Larimer County |
QUESTIONS
Questions about repiping
How do I know if my home needs a full repipe versus a repair?
If rusty water and low pressure show up at multiple fixtures across the house rather than just one, that's usually a sign the galvanized pipe itself has corroded broadly, which points toward a full repipe rather than spot repairs.
Will I be without water during a repipe?
We plan the work to keep at least partial service running through most of the project, though there are periods where specific sections are shut off while new lines are connected.
Is PEX or copper the better choice for a Fort Collins repipe?
Both work well here. PEX is typically faster to install and more forgiving of a hard freeze without splitting, while copper has a longer track record. We'll talk through the tradeoffs for your specific home.
How long does a full home repipe typically take?
For an average single-family home, most repipe projects run 2 to 4 days depending on the home's size and how accessible the existing walls and ceilings are.
Does repiping increase home value?
It can be a meaningful selling point, particularly for an older home, since a buyer or inspector flagging old galvanized pipe is a common point of negotiation in a home sale.
Does a repipe require permits and inspection?
Yes, and we handle the permitting and inspection process as part of the project, since it's required for work of this scope under city code.
Need repiping in Fort Collins?
Call and describe what's happening. You'll reach a plumber, not a form.