Whole-home repiping means replacing every water supply pipe in the house. It is the nuclear option for old plumbing. Costs $4,500 to $15,000 in Northwest Arkansas depending on house size and pipe material chosen. Here is what you are actually paying for. Part of our complete Plumbing Cost & Pricing Guides.
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What Whole-Home Repiping Includes
Main water line from street to house if needed. Hot and cold supply lines throughout house. Lines to every fixture. Kitchen sink, bathrooms, laundry, hose bibs, everything. New shutoff valves at fixtures. Pressure testing entire system. Patching drywall access holes made for pipe installation. Does NOT include drain/sewer lines. Those are separate system. See pipe services for understanding the scope.
Repiping Cost by House Size
1,000-1,500 sq ft home. 2 bed 1 bath typical. $4,500 to $7,500 for PEX repipe. Fewer fixtures, shorter runs, faster completion.
1,500-2,500 sq ft home. 3 bed 2 bath typical. $6,500 to $10,500 for PEX repipe. Most common NWA home size. Standard complexity.
2,500-4,000 sq ft home. 4-5 bed 3-4 bath. $9,500 to $15,000+ for PEX repipe. Multiple bathrooms add fixtures and complexity. Two-story adds vertical runs and access challenges.
Material Choices Affect Cost
PEX piping. Modern flexible plastic pipe. Most common repipe material now. $4,500 to $10,500 for typical home. Easier installation than copper. Freeze-resistant. Long warranty. See PEX vs copper comparison if available.
Copper piping. Traditional metal pipe. $8,500 to $18,000 for same house. Double the material cost of PEX. Harder installation. Preferred by some for longevity and resale perception. Overkill for most homes.
Timeline for Repiping
Small home 1,000 sq ft. 2-3 days typical. Standard home 2,000 sq ft. 3-5 days typical. Large home 3,500 sq ft. 5-7 days typical. Water shut off during work but restored each evening in most cases. Drywall patching happens after plumbing complete. Adds 1-2 days for drywall finish.
When Repiping Makes Sense
Galvanized pipes throughout showing rust and restriction. Multiple leaks in different locations over short time period. Low water pressure from corroded pipes. Planning major renovation anyway and walls will be open. Home inspection reveals imminent plumbing failure before sale. See is repiping worth the investment for ROI analysis.
Financing Options
Repiping is expensive. Most homeowners do not have $8,000 sitting around. Home equity loan or HELOC common funding methods. Some plumbers offer payment plans. Home improvement loans from banks. Emergency need may qualify for insurance claim if catastrophic failure caused it. See plumbing and restoration for insurance situations.
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