Repiping means replacing some or all of the water supply lines in a home. It is usually considered when spot repairs stop making sense: leaks keep showing up in different places, the water runs brown or rusty, pressure has dropped throughout the house, or the home still has old galvanized steel or a type of plastic pipe with a history of failures.
Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside, which narrows the pipe and slowly chokes off water flow. Copper can develop pinhole leaks depending on water chemistry. When a home has several of these problems at once, replacing the whole system can be more practical than chasing leaks one at a time.
Haygood Plumbing connects you with an independent plumber in Chicago, IL who does repiping work. The plumber who takes your job will look at the existing pipe material, the layout of the home, and where the lines run before recommending a full or partial repipe. New lines are commonly PEX or copper, and the plumber can explain the tradeoffs of each for your home.
Repiping usually involves opening walls or ceilings in some spots to run new lines, and the water may be off for part of each day while the work is done. Ask how long the job will take, how many access holes are expected, and whether drywall patching is included or handled by someone else.
Before calling, note the age of the home, what kind of pipe you can see near the water heater or under sinks, and what problems you have had. Ask whether a permit and inspection are required in Chicago, IL.