Do old pipes need to be replaced?
The pipe material and the age of the house tell a plumber more than the age of the pipes alone.
Know the material
Copper, PEX and PVC are common today. Galvanized steel, polybutylene and lead service lines are the materials plumbers watch for in older homes.
Signs to mention
Rusty water, low pressure across the house, repeated pinhole leaks or a service line that runs into the house as soft gray metal are all worth reporting.
Lead service lines
Your water utility can tell you whether its records show a lead service line at your address. Ask before you replace the pipes inside.
What to ask for
Ask the plumber to name the materials they found, what they would replace first, and what the permit covers.
Sources
Questions
Is this a booking or a price?
No. A request is free and is not a booking. The plumber gives you a real price before any work is booked.
Are you the plumber?
No. We pass your request to one independent local plumber who serves your ZIP. Only that one company gets your details.
What should I do before the plumber arrives?
If water is spreading, shut off the main valve and the power to anything that is getting wet. Clear a path to the problem area.
Who is responsible for the line to the street?
It varies by city: often the owner is responsible from the meter to the house. Your water utility can tell you where the line splits.
What if nobody can take it?
We tell you plainly. We will not invent a plumber or a price.
