Have A Specialist Inspect Your Pipes
Big B’s Plumbing, your home repiping contractor Carlsbad CA. There are some telltale signs that your home may need repiping. At Big B’s Plumbing, we can help you navigate through those signs. One of our repiping home specialists can even complete a pipe inspection. The fact is, copper and galvanized steel pipes have a 30 to 50-year life expectancy. That’s an average, and while many homes may exceed that number, others will fall short. Carlsbad is home to over 115,000 people, and over the last fifty years, it’s shown a growth of close to 800%. And why not Carlsbad? It’s about as close to paradise as you’re going to get. With all the growth of both old and new homes, the demand for new pipes is exceeding an all-time high.
Big B’s Plumbing – Your premier home repiping contractor Carlsbad CA
Our failing pipes don’t take place overnight; it’s years of wear. Hard water, poor installation, and shifting foundations can all play a role in the breakdown of our pipes. The age of your pipes is not a reason for replacing them, but it is the first thing we look at. Rarely do newer pipes need replacing unless the pipes that were installed were defective. If you have questions about your pipes, don’t hesitate to call Big B’s Plumbing, your premier home repiping contractor Carlsbad CA.
What are some of the signs my pipes need replacing?
- Abnormal taste to the water
- Pipes are beginning to leak
- Steel galvanized pipes
- Low water pressure
- Brownish tint to our water
Most homeowners realize their home needs repiping when things start adding up, such as leaking pipes and low water pressure. For those that might consider it a financial setback, Big B’s Plumbing offers interest-free financing for one year. A whole-house repiping will add value to your home, as well as security and peace of mind.
PEX Used For Many Plumbing Applications, Including Home Repiping
For many homeowners, the only pipes they’re familiar with is copper. From the early 60s copper was the go-to pipe for plumbing companies and homeowners. Since the turn of the century, that’s slowly changed to Cross-Linked Polyethylene Tubing (PEX). The maker Uponor developed AquaPEX® tubing for many plumbing applications, and that includes home repiping and new construction. PEX life expectancy is 40 to 50 years, which is the same as copper, it costs less and is easier to install. It can even withstand temperatures of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The most significant benefit is it costs less.
Some Plumbing Companies And Homeowners Still Prefer Copper Piping
Sixty or seventy years ago our homes were fitted with steel galvanized pipes. In the 60s came copper piping, and to this day, copper is still being used. At Big B’s Plumbing, we still get requests for copper piping. Some homeowners prefer it over PEX because they like the product better and are willing to pay a little extra. The plumbing industry relied on copper for the last 60 years, and we’re still relying on it. At Big B’s Plumbing, we have both copper and PEX experts for your home repipe. Additionally, unlike PEX, you can recycle copper. When your pipes are ready to be replaced, call Big B’s Plumbing, your premier copper home repiping contractor in Carlsbad CA.
