Repiping & Whole-Home Pipe Replacement in Marietta, GA
When a home's supply lines are failing in more than one spot, patching each leak as it appears stops making financial sense. We repipe Marietta homes running on original 1970s-90s copper, replacing the whole system rather than chasing the next leak.
Signs you need Repiping in Marietta
Repeated pinhole leaks
One leak is a repair; a second or third in different locations within a short window signals system-wide copper failure.
Low water pressure throughout the house
Internal corrosion narrowing pipe diameter across the whole system, not just a single blockage.
Discolored water from multiple fixtures
Corrosion inside old copper or galvanized pipe affecting the whole supply, not one isolated fitting.
Visible green or blue staining on fixtures
A classic sign of copper corrosion reacting with the water supply over decades.
Copper vs. PEX
| Copper | PEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Higher | Lower |
| Pinhole leak resistance | Can develop pinhole leaks with age | Resists the pinhole-leak pattern common to aging copper |
| Installation flexibility | Rigid, more joints in tight spaces | Flexible, fewer joints needed |
| Longevity track record | Long-standing, proven over decades | Newer to residential use, strong performance so far |
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Same-day appointments are usually available.
Why this happens in Marietta
This is the network's core issue for Marietta: most of the housing stock was built in the 1970s through late 1990s, meaning the original copper supply lines are now 30 to 50 years old. A single pinhole leak is a repair. Multiple leaks appearing within a year or two of each other, especially in a home of that age, is a sign the whole system is nearing end of life.
How we find the actual problem
We assess the age and material of the existing supply lines, check for signs of corrosion at accessible points, and review the leak history if there's already been more than one repair. For a home with confirmed original 1970s-90s copper and a pattern of recurring leaks, repiping is presented as an option alongside continuing to repair leak by leak, with the real cost trade-off explained for that specific situation. All repiping work is performed to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code, based on the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
When One Leak Means the Whole System
The hardest part of this decision for most homeowners is knowing when to stop repairing and start replacing. As a rough guide: a single leak in a home under 30 years old is usually just a repair. A second leak within a year or two, in a home already in the 30-50 year range typical of Marietta's housing stock, is the point where a full repipe usually costs less over the next five years than continuing to chase individual leaks.
Repair options, honestly compared
What every visit includes
An assessment of the existing pipe material, age, and leak history before recommending anything
An honest cost comparison between continuing to repair leak by leak and a full or partial repipe
Wall access where needed, done with a clear plan for what gets opened and patched
Pressure testing the entire new system before any wall or floor work is closed up
What affects the price
Every job is quoted after diagnosis and approved by you before work starts. These are the real factors that move the price up or down:
Repiping FAQ
It varies by house size and whether walls need to be opened and patched, but most single-family repipes are completed within a few days rather than weeks.
PEX doesn't develop the pinhole leaks that aging copper does, though it has its own considerations around UV exposure and rodent damage in exposed areas. We'll walk through the trade-offs for your specific home.
Some wall access is usually needed, though the amount varies by the home's layout and where the existing lines run. We patch and prep any opened areas as part of the job.