Why You Might Need Piping or Repiping

Pipes don’t last forever. Materials installed decades ago can corrode, restrict flow, or fail under today’s water pressure and modern appliances. Captain Plumber checks your system and recommends the right path forward. Common reasons homeowners choose a repipe include:

• Frequent leaks, water stains, or pinhole bursts that keep returning
• Rust-colored water, metallic taste, or chronic low water pressure
• Older homes (typically 30+ years) with outdated materials like galvanized steel
• Remodels or additions that require upsized lines for new fixtures or appliances
• Upgrading to equipment (e.g., tankless heaters) that needs compatible piping

Types of Piping Materials

Different areas of a home call for different materials. Captain Plumber will explain the pros and cons and match the material to the job, taking pressure, temperature, and code requirements into account. Common options include:

• Copper: Durable, heat-tolerant, and time-tested for supply lines.
• Galvanized steel: Found in many older homes; prone to interior rust and reduced flow as it ages.
• PVC/CPVC: Lightweight plastics used in many drain and some hot/cold water applications where allowed by code.

Example: a washing-machine feed may require a more robust line than a short run to a lavatory faucet. During your visit, Captain Plumber maps the system, selects the right materials, and details the installation plan so you know exactly what to expect.

When You Should Consider Repiping

You may need to have your plumbing lines repiped if you’re adding a new fixture or appliance that requires a different type or size of plumbing line.

• Adding a new water heater and it requires a copper water line
• Installing a faucet that requires a PVC or CPVC water line
• Ongoing leaks or visible corrosion that keep returning after repairs
• Remodeling and want to update the overall look and reliability of your plumbing system
• Painting the walls of your kitchen or bath and want the visible supply lines to match the new fixtures

Captain Plumber will assess your current system, explain options in plain language, and recommend the right solution—targeted replacement or a whole-home repipe—so you get long-lasting performance and value.

Quality Repiping Services in San Carlos, CA

Captain Plumber is a locally owned and operated company serving San Carlos and the greater San Mateo County area. Our plumbers are licensed, bonded, and insured. We’re proud to serve our community and deliver high-quality piping and repiping services at fair, upfront prices—with workmanship that stands behind your home.