Galvanized steel
How to spot it
Dull gray metal with threaded joints. A magnet sticks to it.
What goes wrong
Rusts from the inside, narrows the pipe and drops pressure.
Our advice
Plan a galvanized pipe replacement.
The 6-point pipe check
Signs Your House Needs Repiping
One leak is a repair. A house that keeps leaking, runs rusty or loses pressure everywhere is telling you the pipes are worn out. Tick what you've noticed:
✓[ ] Frequent pipe leaks in the house, in different spots
✓[ ] Pinhole leaks in copper pipe
✓[ ] Rusty water from pipes, mostly when a tap first opens
✓[ ] Low water pressure throughout the house, not just one faucet
✓[ ] Galvanized or gray plastic pipe visible under sinks or at the water heater
✓[ ] Recurring plumbing leaks behind walls or under the slab
Ticked 3 or more? Your pipes may be wearing out. Call (559) 418-4780 and ask about residential repiping.
Pipe ID guide
What Pipes Are in Your House?
Look under a sink or at the pipes going into your water heater. The material tells you a lot about what's coming.
Not sure what you have? Call (559) 418-4780 and describe it. We'll tell you what it likely is.
Choosing the new pipe
Copper vs. PEX Repiping in Clovis, CA
Both PEX repiping and copper repiping can last for decades when installed well. PEX pipe installation is quicker through finished walls. Copper is rigid metal that many owners prefer for exposed runs.
What Clovis Water Means for Your Pipes
116.4 ppm · average hardness, 2023
0.17 ppm · copper at the 90th percentile, against a 1.3 ppm action level (2021 sampling)
Clovis water is hard, and that mineral load builds scale inside older metal pipes. The City of Clovis 2023 water quality report lists average hardness of 116.4 ppm, ranging up to 280 ppm.
The same report shows lead was not detected at the 90th percentile, and none of the 53 sites sampled in 2021 exceeded the lead or copper action levels. The City notes that lead mainly comes from service lines and home plumbing. If water has sat for several hours, it advises running the tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before drinking or cooking.
Fix it or replace it
Pipe Repair or a Whole House Repipe?
Repair the pipe when the problem is in one place. Repipe when the leaks, rust or low pressure show up all over the house.
Burst Pipe Repair in Clovis, CA
A burst pipe is an emergency. Close the main shut-off valve now, then call (559) 418-4780. We take emergency pipe repair calls 24 hours a day for broken water pipes, burst water lines and cracked pipes.
Arrival time depends on where you are in Clovis, traffic and the jobs already underway. You'll get a realistic time when you call.
Repipe timeline
What a Repipe Looks Like, Start to Finish
Our home repiping services are planned room by room, so you know what happens and when before the first wall is opened.
Walkthrough. The plumber maps every fixture, the water heater and the main line, then explains the plan.
Written scope. You get the pipe material, the rooms involved, the timeline and the cost in writing.
Protect the home. Floors and furniture near each work area are covered.
Small access openings. Walls are opened only where the new lines need to pass.
New lines and switch-over. New pipe is run, then each fixture is switched to it. You're told when the water will be off.
Pressure test and inspection. The system is tested for leaks and inspected where a permit applies.
The overall timeline depends on the size of the house and the number of fixtures. You get it in writing before work starts.
Where Our Repipe Work Stops
We replace the pipes and make the openings needed to reach them. Finishing the walls afterward is a separate trade.
We handle
✓Whole house repiping and partial repipes
✓Repairs to single leaking or burst pipes
✓Shutoff valves and fixture connections
✓Main water line from the meter to the house
We don't handle
✕Drywall texture and painting
✕Flooring replacement
✕Water damage cleanup and drying
✕City water mains and the line up to the meter
What to Expect From a Repiping Company in Clovis
A good repiping company in Clovis, CA shows you why the pipes need replacing before quoting a repipe. Look for these:
✓A look at your existing pipe material and where it's failing
✓A clear reason for a full repipe versus repairs
✓The pipe material named in writing: PEX or copper
✓The number and location of wall openings explained up front
✓A pressure test before the walls are closed
How the Cost of Repiping Is Set
There is no fixed price to repipe a house in Clovis, CA or to repair a single pipe. Cost is set after the job is assessed. It depends on:
✓The size of the house and the number of bathrooms and fixtures
✓PEX or copper
✓A full repipe or only part of the house
✓How the lines can be reached: attic, crawl space or slab
✓Whether a permit and inspection are needed
Documentation for Your Insurance Company
If a burst or leaking pipe damaged your home, we can provide photos, the failed section of pipe, the cause we found and a record of the repair. You can submit these documents to your insurance company to request compensation. Whether a loss is covered is between you and your insurer. We don't make coverage decisions or promise any outcome.
Repiping Near You in Clovis
We repipe homes across Clovis and Tarpey Village. Older homes, such as those in Old Town Clovis, are more likely to have older pipe materials.
Also serving: Harlan Ranch · Elev8ions · Buchanan Estates · European Park · Dry Creek ·all Clovis service areas →
