Chesterfield, MO Repiping Experts
Maybe it’s the third leak this year and something needs to be done. Or maybe the home inspection came back with some unexpected news. Either way, not every situation warrants a whole-home repiping and you need a repiping service in Chesterfield who’s willing to tell you that. Chesterfield Service has been in business since 1976 by offering honest work with real results. All of our plumbers are licensed in house and we know what it takes to get your repiping done right. Call (636) 431-9832 or schedule online today!
Signs Your Home Needs Repiping
There’s few things more important than your water supply and you need reliable pipes to deliver it across your home. Here’s a few things to keep an eye on:
- You see rusty or brown water first thing in the morning
- Decreasing water pressure over the years
- Multiple leaks in the last year or two
- Visible corrosion or green staining on exposed pipes
- Pipes that make noise when a faucet shuts off
- Galvanized steel or lead supply lines
- Metallic tasting water
- Multiple repairs that move from spot to spot
A single leak warrants detection and repair but a pattern of repeated leaks means whole-home repiping in Chesterfield is the right path forward. We can also help with your water line and drain cleaning if it’s not the pipes themselves.
Why Older Pipes Fail
Most of the older homes in Chesterfield consist of outdated piping material:
- Galvanized steel from homes built before 1960 that corrode from the inside sight unseen and can turn your running water brown
- Polybutylene pipes from 1978 to 1995 can get refused by insurance and shows up in real estate transactions because they fail without warning
- Copper pipes have a longer lifespan but are prone to pinhole leaks and vulnerable to hard water that accelerate scale and restrict flow
Most homes now opt for PEX for repiping because it’s flexible and stands up to winter freezes far better than its predecessors. We’ll tell you which pipes you have and provide visual evidence since most folks never actually see their supply lines.
Whole House vs. Partial Repiping
Not every Chesterfield, MO home needs an entire repiping service. Here’s the ideal use cases for both:
- Whole Home Repiping in Chesterfield is ideal for older homes where the failing pipe material is present across the entire system. If you’re planning to stay in the home long term it’s best to go ahead and opt for the entire replacement service instead of doing targeted repairs that add up over time.
- Partial Repiping is better when the failure is in a single area or it’s part of a renovation project like a home addition. If your budget only allows for partial repiping service in Chesterfield we will also take that into consideration and give you the numbers for both.
Chesterfield Service is not here to upsell you on a service you don’t need. Instead, we’ll go over the pros and cons of both based on your specific home and budget.
What to Expect During a Repipe
Repiping your Chesterfield home may seem like a major undertaking but we’ve been in business for a while now and know exactly what to do to make it a seamless experience:
- Initial walkthrough and written scope with the routing planned ahead of time
- Go over how much drywall gets opened and who repatches it
- Plan for how long the water is off
- Begin the repiping with the homeowner able to stay in the house in most cases
- Run the new lines and take care of the old ones
- Reconnect the necessary fixtures when applicable
- Pressure test and inspection with the City of Chesterfield or St. Louis County
- Final cleanup and walkthrough with the property owner
Most whole-home repiping projects run two to four days depending on the size and access to the pipes. We’ll give you our best timeline when we draw up the estimate.
Why Homeowners Call Chesterfield Service
Chesterfield Service was founded in 1976 and has stayed in business by doing quality work that Chesterfield, MO and the greater St. Louis area know and trust. The licensed and insured professionals across HVAC, plumbing and electrical fields allows the homeowners in our area to need but one phone number. And our work is backed by competitive warranties so the job isn’t done until everything works for the long run.
Repiping FAQs
Do I have to move out during a repiping project?
In most cases, no. Water is off during working hours and turned back on when we leave for the day.
How much drywall will you open?
This comes down to the access to the pipes and we will give you an accurate idea after the estimate.
How much does repiping cost in Chesterfield?
This comes down to your home size and whether it’s a whole home or partial job. We’ll give you our best estimate when we do an on-site inspection.
Can you repipe just the bathroom or kitchen?
Yes and we'll let you know if partial repiping is the best option instead of upselling you on a service you don’t need.
Schedule Your Repiping Estimate in Chesterfield, MO
Get in touch with Chesterfield Service to take care of your frequent leaks or renovation project and we’ll send someone out to draw up an estimate right away. Call (636) 431-9832 or schedule online to learn more!
