Pipe Repair & Whole-House Repiping

Pipes don't fail all at once — they corrode, scale, and weaken gradually until a single leak turns out to be the first of many. Pasco Plumbing repairs individual damaged pipe sections and handles full whole-house repiping for homes across Washington where the existing plumbing has reached the point that patching one spot at a time no longer makes sense.

This is one of the more consequential calls a homeowner makes, since it affects walls, flooring, and daily water access during the work. We take it seriously: a clear inspection of what's actually happening throughout your plumbing system, a straightforward explanation of your options, and a free estimate that reflects the real scope of the work, not a worst-case sales pitch.

Signs You Need Pipe Repair & Whole-House Repiping

• Frequent pipe leaks in different locations over a short period of time
• Discolored water — rusty, brown, or yellow — especially right after turning on a tap
• Low water pressure throughout the house, not just at one fixture
• Visible corrosion, pitting, or flaking on exposed pipes in a basement or crawl space
• Pipes original to a home built before the 1970s, which often used galvanized steel
• Noticeable pipe noise — banging, rattling, or knocking within the walls
• A history of pinhole leaks in copper pipe from the same era
• Plans for a larger remodel that will expose walls anyway

How We Determine If You Need A Full Repipe

A single pipe failure doesn't automatically mean the whole system needs replacing. We look at the material and age of your plumbing, the number and pattern of past leaks, water pressure and quality throughout the house, and the condition of accessible pipe sections. Galvanized steel pipe, common in homes built before the 1960s and 70s, corrodes from the inside and eventually restricts flow and fails at multiple points — that's a strong case for repiping. A single copper pipe damaged by an isolated event, like accidental impact, is usually just a local repair.

We'll walk you through exactly what we're seeing and why we're recommending one path over the other, including what happens if you choose to wait. Sometimes waiting is reasonable. Sometimes it means dealing with an increasing number of leaks over the following months and years, each one its own repair call.

What A Repipe Actually Involves

Whole-house repiping means replacing the supply lines throughout the home with new material — typically copper or PEX, depending on the home's construction, your preferences, and local considerations. The work involves accessing pipe runs through walls, floors, or crawl spaces, which we plan carefully to minimize the amount of drywall or flooring that needs to be opened and later repaired.

We section the work so that water service is restored as quickly as possible rather than leaving a household without water for an extended stretch, and we walk through the plan with you before starting so you know what to expect day by day. Once new pipe is in place, we pressure test the entire system before closing up any opened walls or floors, to confirm every joint and connection is solid.

PEX Vs. Copper: What We Consider

Copper has a long track record, resists many forms of corrosion, and holds up well over decades, but it costs more and its installation is less flexible around tight framing. PEX is more flexible to install, often more affordable, and performs well in most residential applications, though it's not the right choice in every situation, such as certain exposed or high-heat locations. We factor in your specific home, your budget, and your priorities before recommending one over the other, and explain our reasoning clearly.

Our Process

Frequently Asked Questions