Pipe Repair and Repiping in Orange County, CA
A pipe burst in the wall, a copper line springing pinhole leaks, or old galvanized pipe you know is on borrowed time? We fix the leak today and tell you honestly whether a repipe makes sense. OC Plumbing Pros repairs burst and leaking pipes and replaces old plumbing across Orange County, from a single section of copper to a full house repipe in PEX or copper. You get the price before any work starts.
- Same Day Pipe Repair
- Whole House Repiping
- PEX and Copper
- Upfront Pricing
Burst or Leaking Pipe? What to Do Right Now
- Shut off the main water valve. It is usually where the water line enters the house: near the front hose bib, in the garage, or on an outside wall.
- Can't find it or it won't turn? Shut the water off at the meter by the curb. A meter key or a large pair of pliers works.
- Turn on a faucet at the lowest point in the house to drain the remaining water out of the lines.
- Turn off the water heater if the leak is on the hot side or you'll be without water for a while.
- Keep water away from outlets and electrical panels. If water is near electrical, turn that circuit off at the breaker.
- Take photos of the damage for your insurance company, then call us.
Pipe burst or spraying water?
Shut the water off and call. We come out the same day.
Call (949) 804-1047Pipe Repair by Pipe Type
Every pipe material fails in its own way. Knowing what you have tells us what to expect.
| Pipe type | How it usually fails | Usual repair |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | Pinhole leaks, failed solder joints, corrosion at fittings | Cut out and replace the section, new fittings or a repair sleeve |
| Galvanized steel | Rusts from the inside, low pressure, bursts at threads | Replace the section; plan for a repipe |
| CPVC (cream colored plastic) | Gets brittle with age, cracks at fittings | Replace the cracked section; brittle lines often need wider replacement |
| PVC drain lines | Cracked joints, broken sections | Cut out and replace the section |
| PEX | Fitting leaks, damage from nails or screws | Replace the fitting or section |
| Polybutylene (gray plastic) | Cracks and fails without warning | Replace; this pipe is not worth repairing |
Where we repair pipes: inside walls and ceilings, under sinks, in the garage, in the attic, under the house in a crawl space, and in the yard. For leaks under a concrete slab, our slab leak detection service pinpoints the exact location first so we open only what we need to.
We keep the opening small. We open only what we need to reach the pipe, make the repair, and leave the area ready for patching.
Repair One Leak or Repipe the House?
One leak is a repair. A pattern of leaks is a warning. Here is how to tell which you have.
A repair usually makes sense when:
- It is the first leak in years
- The leak was caused by something outside the pipe, like a nail or a shifted fitting
- The rest of the pipe looks good when we open it up
A repipe usually makes sense when:
- You have had two or three leaks in the last few years
- The house still has galvanized or polybutylene pipe
- Water pressure has dropped all over the house
- Hot water comes out brown or rusty
- CPVC lines are brittle and crack when touched
- Copper has green crust or pinholes in more than one place
- You are remodeling and the walls are already open
We tell you what we see in the pipe when we open it up. If the pipe looks good, we will say so.
What Pipes Are in Your Home? A Guide by Age
| When your home was built | Likely water pipe | What it means now |
|---|---|---|
| Before 1960 | Galvanized steel | Past its life; plan to replace |
| 1960s to 1970s | Copper | Aging; watch for pinhole leaks |
| Late 1970s to mid 1990s | Copper, some polybutylene | Polybutylene should be replaced |
| 1990s to 2000s | Copper or CPVC | CPVC may be getting brittle |
| 2000s to today | PEX or copper | Usually in good shape |
This is a general guide. Many homes have had partial repairs, so they have a mix of pipe types. We check what is actually in your walls.
Third leak this year?
Let us look at your pipes and give you the price to fix it for good.
Call (949) 804-1047Whole House Repiping in Orange County
A repipe replaces all the water supply lines in your home, from where the water enters the house to every fixture.
How a repipe works:
- We walk the house with you and plan the route, usually through the attic and down the walls, so we don't need to dig up the slab.
- We protect your home. Floors and furniture get covered before we start.
- We make small openings in drywall at each fixture and along the route.
- We run the new lines and connect each fixture with new shutoff valves.
- Water goes back on each night in most homes, so you are not without water overnight.
- We pressure test the whole system and pass the city inspection.
- The openings are patched. Tell us when you call if you want texture and paint matched too.
How long it takes: most single story homes take 2 to 4 days. Larger and two story homes take longer.
Do I need to move out? No. Most families stay home during a repipe. You'll lose water for part of each working day.
PEX vs. Copper Repiping
| PEX | Copper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lower | About 30 to 50 percent higher |
| Install time | Faster, fewer fittings | Slower, more joints |
| Corrosion | Does not corrode | Can pit and pinhole over time |
| Freeze and movement | Flexible, handles movement | Rigid |
| Lifespan | Decades when installed right | Decades in good water conditions |
| Best for | Most whole house repipes | Homeowners who prefer metal pipe |
Both are approved under California code. PEX is the most common choice for repipes today because it costs less and installs with fewer joints. We install whichever you prefer.
Partial Repipes and Line Reroutes
You don't always need to replace everything.
- Hot water lines only. Hot side copper often fails first. Replacing just the hot lines costs less than a full repipe.
- One bathroom or one wing. When the leaks are all in one area.
- Slab line reroute. When a pipe under the slab leaks, we can abandon it and run a new line through the walls or attic instead of breaking concrete. Our leak detection team locates the exact spot first.
- Replumbing during a remodel. If the walls are open, it is the cheapest time to replace old pipe.
- Main line from the meter to the house. When the line feeding the house is old galvanized or leaking.
Pipe Repair and Repiping Cost in Orange County
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Pinhole or joint leak repair (accessible) | $200 — $500 |
| Pipe repair inside a wall or ceiling | $350 — $900, plus patching |
| Burst pipe repair | $350 — $1,200 |
| Galvanized section replacement | $500 — $2,000 |
| Slab line reroute (single line) | $600 — $2,500 |
| Hot water lines only repipe | $3,000 — $7,000 |
| Whole house repipe, 1 to 2 bath (PEX) | $5,000 — $9,000 |
| Whole house repipe, 3 bed 2 bath (PEX) | $8,000 — $15,000 |
| Whole house repipe, 4+ bed (PEX) | $15,000 — $30,000 |
Copper costs more than PEX. What moves the price: the number of bathrooms and fixtures, one or two stories, attic access, and how much drywall patching you want included. Permits are included. You get the full price in writing before we start.
Pipe Repair and Repiping FAQs
Yes. PEX is approved for drinking water under California plumbing code and is the most common pipe used in new homes and repipes today.
If the low pressure is caused by old galvanized pipe or scale inside the lines, yes. Most homeowners notice better pressure and more even hot water right away.
Yes, the openings are patched. Texture and paint matching can be added. Ask about it when you call so it is in the price.
Yes. A whole house repipe needs a city permit and inspection in California. We include it in the price and handle the inspection.
Yes. We repair single leaks every day. If we see signs that more leaks are coming, we tell you, and the decision is yours.
If it is cracking at fittings or breaks when touched, yes. Brittle CPVC often fails in more places once it starts. A repipe before it fails avoids water damage.
Pipe Repair and Repiping Across All 34 Orange County Cities
From Anaheim to San Clemente. Same day service, wherever you are in the county.
Related: water leak detection and slab leak service · water heater repair and replacement · sewer line repair and replacement
Leaking pipe today? Old pipes you're worried about?
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