24-Hour Pipe Repair & Repiping in Portland, OR

What we repair and replace

Across Portland's mix of old and new homes, we handle every supply-pipe issue:

• Pinhole leaks and corroded sections in copper and galvanized
• Whole-house repipes in copper or PEX
• Polybutylene replacement (a known failure-prone material)
• Low pressure from flow-choked old lines
• Hidden, slab, and main-line pipe leaks

The right material for your home

Copper and PEX are both major upgrades over aging galvanized — copper for its proven longevity, PEX for flexibility, freeze resistance, and value. We size and price each, pull the required permit, and bring the work to code so it's documented for resale.

How long do water pipes last in a Portland home?

It depends on the material. Copper typically lasts 50 years or more, and modern PEX is rated for 40-plus; galvanized steel is the problem child — good for maybe 40 to 50 years, and most of Portland's galvanized supply lines are well past that, which is why we replace so many. Polybutylene, installed in some homes from the late 1970s into the 1990s, is failure-prone and worth replacing proactively. If your house still runs on its original galvanized or has any polybutylene, a repipe isn't just a repair — it's overdue maintenance.

Does repiping a house add value?

Yes, in several ways. New copper or PEX restores full water pressure and clears the rusty, discolored water aging galvanized produces — something buyers and home inspectors notice immediately. A documented repipe removes a major red flag from an inspection report, can lower the odds of a water-damage insurance claim, and hands the next owner a system that won't spring a leak the week after closing. For a home you plan to keep, it simply ends the cycle of recurring pinhole leaks.

How much of my plumbing should I repipe at once?

When part of a galvanized system fails, replacing only that section often just shifts the next failure a few feet down the line — the rest is the same age and condition. So we usually recommend repiping the full run of failing material, or at least a complete hot-and-cold zone, rather than chasing leaks one at a time. It costs more upfront than a spot fix, but it's almost always cheaper than a string of emergency repairs over the next few winters, and it comes with one warranty instead of many small invoices.

Will a repipe leave my walls torn up?

Less than most people fear. We plan access points carefully — opening small, strategic sections of drywall rather than whole walls — and protect floors and furnishings throughout. Water is shut off only in short, scheduled windows, so most households stay home during the work. Once the new pipe is in and pressure-tested, we patch the access openings and leave the space clean, ready for paint or texture to match.

Can you repipe a house in one day?

It depends on the home, but many repipes are faster than people expect. A smaller house or a single hot-and-cold zone can often be done in a day; a larger home with multiple bathrooms typically runs two to three. We sequence the work so you keep at least some water through the evening, and we schedule the shut-off windows in advance so you're never caught off guard. Before we start, you get a clear timeline with the flat quote — how long water will be off, when inspection happens, and when we'll patch the access points — so a repipe fits around your household instead of upending it.