Whole House Re-Plumb

whole house re-plumbing The pipes in your home won't last forever - much as your budget may wish they would! Over time, the piping can gradually corrode, rust, or decay. Unless you replace the plumbing, you will eventually experience leaks. Or if you're extremely unlucky, raw sewage or a flood of water can come into your home, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.

How can you tell if a plumbing disaster is close, or something to worry for the future? Replacing pipes in the average home requires cutting open both floors and walls, and costs range from $4000 to $10,000, so it is not a job you want to do if it is not necessary. There are a few ways that you and your plumber can assess whether it’s time for replacement or not. Knowing what kind of plumbing your home has will give you a time frame for how long the life expectancy is. Reviewing the home inspection report from when you bought your home, or bringing a plumber in to check your system, will help you identify this information.

No matter what kind of pipes you have, and how old they are, you should always keep an eye on them. Lead and polybutylene pipes are two forms of water supply pipe that, regardless of age, should be removed immediately. Lead pipes have about a 100 year lifespan, but are a health hazard. Lead can leak into your water supply, poisoning you and your family. Polybutylene pipes are prone to breakage, more so than any other type used.

Signs of trouble include discoloration, stains, flaking, or dimples, which all indicate corrosion. You can see this on the visible portion of pipes such as the ones in your attic, basement, or utility room. If any of these are spotted, your first step should be to bring in a plumber to do an inspection. While a whole home re-plumb may sound drastic, it can save you from a disaster, and will last you many years to come.

If you are looking redo the plumbing in your home, please call us at (352) 817-7647 or use our online service request form to reach out to us.

What Others Say About Kost Plumbing

We had Kost Plumbing come out on weeknight when we had no water and he fixed the problem THAT NIGHT! We were amazed at his great work ethic and honest prices that he will be our Plumber for Life!!

Susan J., Ocala, FL

Thomas has done numerous jobs for me, and his work is always exceptional. He is very dependable and is willing to go out of his way to make sure the job is done right. In my opinion you could not hire a more professional or honest person.

Barbara A., Ocala, FL

Thank you so much for all the help and support you provided when we had that leak! I couldn't have asked for a better job or price and the fact that you got it fixed so quickly that we were able to keep up our busy schedules without hardly missing a beat was AWESOME!!! Thanks again.

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