What moves the price
- •Material choice (PEX-A vs copper)
- •Number of fixtures and bathrooms
- •Slab vs crawl vs basement access
- •Drywall patch and paint
- •Permit and inspection
Signs it's time
- •Polybutylene supply lines
- •Pinhole leaks in copper
- •Galvanized supply with rust-colored water
- •Repeat slab leaks
- •Failed pressure test
DIY vs pro
Always pro — permit + pressure test required.
Forecast your specific home
When will yours need replacing?
National medians are a planning floor. HomeScore tells you, for your specific home, the year this system likely needs replacement and how much to put into the reserve fund every month.