Repiping & Whole-Home Pipe Replacement in Hollywood, FL
Repiping in Hollywood, FL replaces failing supply pipe throughout a house, so you stop chasing one leak after another. Call (954) 697-4920 for a free estimate on a planned repipe, or any hour if a pipe has burst.
- Free estimate on planned repipes
- Copper, PEX and CPVC options
- Permit and inspection
Why Repipe
When Patching Stops Making Sense
A single leak in sound pipe is a repair. A second leak in a year, a third in two years or a house full of aging galvanized or polybutylene pipe is a pattern. Each patch is a cost, and each leak risks damage to floors and walls.
A repipe replaces the pipe before the next failure and ends the cycle. It also restores pressure that corrosion has choked off.
Signs
What the Symptoms Say About Your Pipe
| Symptom | What it suggests | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated pinhole leaks | Wall thinning in copper | Leak detection and pipe assessment |
| Rust-colored water | Corroding galvanized or iron pipe | Repipe estimate |
| Falling pressure over years | Internal buildup narrowing the pipe | Pressure test and assessment |
| Gray plastic pipe in the attic or slab | Polybutylene, common in 1978 to 1995 homes | Replacement plan |
| Frequent leaks at fittings | Fatigued fittings or poor joints | Repipe the affected zone |
Leak flooding the house right now?
Close the main valve and call. Active leaks get priority.
Materials
Copper, PEX or CPVC: How They Compare
| Material | Strengths | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | Long track record, tolerates heat | Pinhole leaks with some water chemistry, higher material cost |
| PEX | Flexible, fewer fittings, quick to install | Sunlight damage if exposed, rodent chewing where exposed |
| CPVC | Corrosion resistant, familiar to many installers | Brittle with age and heat in attics |
Florida Building Code, Plumbing, which is built on the International Plumbing Code (IPC), lists approved materials. Your installer should match the choice to your house.
Process
How a Whole-House Repipe Is Organized
- 1
Plan
Walk the house, map the runs and set a scope.
- 2
Shut and rough in
Drain the system and run new lines.
- 3
Connect and test
Connect fixtures and pressure test.
- 4
Patch and inspect
Close walls and complete the inspection.
Local Pipe
Which Hollywood-Area Homes Tend to Need It
Houses from the 1950s and 1960s may have galvanized steel supply lines, which corrode from the inside. Homes built from the late 1970s into the mid-1990s may have polybutylene, a gray plastic that is known for failing.
Newer homes usually have PEX or CPVC and rarely need a full repipe unless something has failed. Condo buildings from the 1960s and 1970s have shared risers that the association handles, while the pipes inside the unit are the owner's concern.
Because many of these homes sit on slabs, a failing line under the floor is a common trigger. See slab leak repair for how we find it, and hidden leak testing for general diagnostics.
Planning
What to Do Before a Repipe Starts
- Clear closets, cabinets and walls where pipe runs.
- Plan for a day or more without water, and arrange another bathroom or hotel.
- Ask what finishes the estimate includes: patching, texture and paint.
- Confirm the permit and inspection schedule.
- Take photos of walls and ceilings before work begins.
Neighbors
Houses of the Right Age Nearby
Pembroke Pines has thousands of homes built from the 1960s through the 1990s, so repiping questions come up often there. Our Pembroke Pines page explains the pattern by decade.
Around Hollywood
Repiping Older Hollywood Houses and Condos
Repiping most often comes up in houses where pinhole leaks have returned several times, and in condo units where the building's original supply pipe is nearing the end of its life. Both types are common between the beach and the inland neighborhoods.
Ask for the scope in writing, including which walls will be opened and how they will be patched. A condo repipe also needs building approval.
Pricing
What Shapes the Cost of a Repipe
Planned repipes get a free estimate. Call (954) 697-4920 with the year the house was built.
Questions
Repiping Questions
Repeated pinhole leaks, rust-colored water, falling pressure and a house with galvanized steel or polybutylene pipe are the usual reasons. One leak in sound pipe is usually a repair.
A gray plastic supply pipe used widely in homes from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s. It is known for failing at fittings, and many owners replace it. Ask a plumber to confirm what you have.
Copper, PEX and CPVC are the common choices. Each has trade-offs in cost, durability and how it handles local water, and an installer should explain them for your house.
Many houses take a few days, depending on size, access and finishes. The plan gives you a realistic estimate before work begins.
Some openings are needed. Skilled crews limit cuts, route through attics and closets where possible, and patch the drywall. Painting and finish matching are usually separate.
Usually not for the pipe, though it may pay for resulting water damage. Notify the insurer within one year of a loss, as Florida Statute 627.70132 requires, and see burst pipe repair for emergency steps.