Water back on by the end of each workday
Whole Home Repiping in Katy, TX
Patching the same pipes twice a year isn't maintenance — it's a countdown. Repiping replaces the whole failing system at once and ends the recurring-leak cycle.
PEX or copper — the honest comparison
PEX is the most popular whole-home choice today: flexible (fewer fittings and joints — fewer potential leak points), resistant to corrosion and scale, well-suited to Houston's water chemistry, and roughly 25–35% cheaper than copper for a comparable installation. It also expands in freezing temperatures instead of bursting.
Copper brings a proven 50+ year track record, natural antimicrobial properties, easy inspection, and strong resale value — the right call for homeowners who want maximum longevity and don't mind the higher upfront investment. We walk you through both during the free estimate; the right answer depends on your budget, home age and long-term plans, not on what we'd rather sell.
What it costs and how long it takes
As a general Houston-metro reference: a small home under 1,500 sq ft runs $3,500–$7,000 in PEX or $5,500–$10,000 in copper; a mid-size home (1,500–2,500 sq ft) runs $6,000–$12,000 in PEX or $9,000–$16,000 in copper; larger homes run $10,000–$20,000+ depending on layout and material. The only accurate number comes from a free in-home assessment.
Most whole-home repipes finish in 1–3 days. We minimize the time your water is off — you'll typically have water back by the end of each workday — and you get a clear timeline before the project starts.
What we handle
Repiping work we handle every week
Whole Home Repiping
Complete replacement of all supply lines from the main shutoff to every fixture — eliminating recurring leaks and restoring full pressure everywhere at once.
Partial Repiping
Targeted replacement of a specific section, floor, or wing when the rest of the system is still sound.
PEX Repiping
Flexible, corrosion-resistant cross-linked polyethylene — fewer fittings, fewer leak points, and it expands in a freeze rather than bursting.
Copper Repiping
Traditional copper with a proven 50+ year track record, naturally antimicrobial, and strong in real-estate appraisals.
Polybutylene Replacement
Safe removal of the faulty gray poly-b pipe common in 1980s–90s homes — replacement is strongly recommended if yours still has it.
Pressure Testing & Cleanup
Full system inspection confirms zero leaks before the walls close, and we coordinate drywall patching to minimize disruption.
Triage
Signs your pipes are past saving
One of these is a repair call. More than one is a system-level problem worth a free assessment.
- What you noticeNowRust-colored, brown or orange tap waterWhat it usually meansCorroded iron or galvanized steel supply linesWhat we doAssessment — corrosion inside the pipe doesn't reverse
- What you noticePatching the same pipes more than once a yearWhat it usually meansThe whole system is deteriorating, not one bad jointWhat we doPrice the repipe against the next five patches
- What you noticeLow pressure at every fixtureWhat it usually meansCorrosion or scale narrowing the lines throughoutWhat we doWhole-home repipe restores full flow everywhere at once
- What you noticePinhole leaks in copper linesWhat it usually meansKaty's slightly hard water eating older copper from insideWhat we doPEX repipe — it resists the same chemistry
- What you noticeNowGray plastic supply lines (home built 1978–1995)What it usually meansPolybutylene — a known-faulty materialWhat we doReplacement strongly recommended before it fails
- What you noticeHome built before 1970 with original pipesWhat it usually meansGalvanized steel at or past its 40–70 year lifespanWhat we doAssessment now beats water damage later
Why Katy calls us first
3,681 reviews, 4.9 stars, 25 years
Repiping Katy homes since 2000
25 years and every pipe configuration and home style in the region — we know which materials fail here and what to replace them with.
Master plumbers on every repipe
Performed by or under direct supervision of licensed master plumbers (MPL #36673), fully licensed and insured.
One written price
Your estimate includes labor, materials and cleanup — no surprise charges when the walls are already open.
Minimal disruption
Water back by the end of each workday, clean work, and drywall patching coordinated — most homes done in 1–3 days.
Common questions
Repiping in Katy — answered
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281-601-1513How much does it cost to repipe a house in Katy?
General Houston-metro ranges: under 1,500 sq ft, $3,500–$7,000 (PEX) or $5,500–$10,000 (copper); 1,500–2,500 sq ft, $6,000–$12,000 (PEX) or $9,000–$16,000 (copper); larger homes $10,000–$20,000+. The free in-home assessment is what turns a range into a real number.
Should I choose PEX or copper?
PEX costs 25–35% less, has fewer joints to leak, and handles Houston's water chemistry and rare freezes well. Copper lasts 50+ years and appraises well. Both are excellent — we lay out the trade-offs during the estimate and let the answer come from your budget and plans.
Will I be without water during the repipe?
Only briefly. We work to minimize shutoff time, and you'll typically have water access by the end of each workday. Most whole-home repipes finish within 1–3 days.
My home has gray plastic pipes — is that a problem?
If your home was built between 1978 and 1995 and still has the original gray polybutylene lines, yes — the material is known to fail, and replacement is strongly recommended before it does.
Do you patch the drywall afterward?
We coordinate drywall patching as part of the project and confirm zero leaks by pressure test before any wall closes.
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