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New PEX water lines installed during a whole-home repipe in Reno, NV

Plumbing · Reno & Sparks

Whole-Home Repiping & Water Line Replacement

S&S Mechanical replaces failing galvanized, polybutylene and pinholed copper water lines with new PEX or copper piping, and replaces main water service lines from the meter to the home. Most whole-home repipes in Reno and Sparks are completed in two to four days with water restored each evening.

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PEX or copper?

PEX is flexible, freeze-resistant and requires fewer fittings and smaller wall openings, which keeps cost and drywall repair down. Copper has a long track record and is preferred in some applications. We will explain the trade-offs for your home and recommend one, not upsell one.

Main water line replacement

Older homes may still have galvanized or undersized service lines from the meter. Replacing the main improves pressure, removes a common leak source and is often required before adding a tankless water heater or more bathrooms.

You may need a repipe if

  • Your home has galvanized steel or gray polybutylene pipe
  • You have had more than one pinhole leak in a year
  • Water is rusty or discolored when first turned on
  • Pressure is weak at multiple fixtures
  • You are planning a major remodel

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Repiping & Water Lines FAQs

How long does a whole-house repipe take?

Most single-family homes take two to four working days. We restore water at the end of each day whenever possible, and drywall patching is scheduled at the end.

Will you have to tear out all my walls?

No. With PEX we work through small, strategic openings, usually in closets, behind appliances and at fixture locations.

Does a repipe increase home value?

It removes a major inspection red flag for buyers, especially with polybutylene or galvanized pipe, and can make a home easier to insure.

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