Repiping and Water Line Replacement in Richardson, TX
Responsible Master Plumber Bradley Earp, M-43562 · $97 diagnostic · PEX repipes priced per drop · financing available · 15% off same-day approval
Richardson's postwar neighborhoods are 55 to 70 years old, and the original supply pipes in many of them are galvanized steel or aging copper. We replace them with PEX at a published price per fixture drop, and we can replace the yard line from the meter while we're there.
- Licensed & Insured (TSBPE M-43562, Responsible Master Plumber Bradley Earp)
- $97 Diagnostic
- Upfront Pricing
- Certified Price Review
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Why Richardson is repipe country
Richardson grew in planned neighborhoods, each built within a few years: Northern Hills in the late 1940s, Richardson Heights from 1954, the Terrace Addition in the 1950s, The Reservation (Estates North) from 1962 and Canyon Creek from the mid-1960s. That's a lot of homes reaching the end of their original supply piping at the same time.
- Richardson Heights and Northern Hills (1950s): galvanized steel was still common in this era. It rusts from the inside, so pressure drops a little every year until a fixture barely runs.
- The Reservation and Canyon Creek (1960s–1970s): usually copper, often run under the slab. Under-slab copper is the classic source of slab leaks, and a second slab leak is our cue to talk about rerouting overhead.
- Remodeled homes: many Heights and Canyon Creek ranches have been expanded, so the piping can be a patchwork of eras. We map it before we price it.
The City of Richardson is identifying service line materials citywide, with a focus on properties built before 1966, and publishes results on its Water Service Line Viewer Map (cor.net).
Who owns the water line in Richardson
The City maintains the water mains and meters. The service line from the meter to your house, and all plumbing inside, is the homeowner’s. If water is surfacing between the meter and the house, that’s usually your service line; if it’s in the street or at the meter itself, call the City.
Signs you need a repipe
Brown or rusty water, especially on the hot side
Low pressure at more than one fixture
A second slab leak, or several pinhole leaks in copper
Galvanized pipe at the water heater or under sinks
An inspection report flagging the supply piping before a sale
How we repipe a Richardson home
- Count the drops and plan the route. Slab homes are rerouted through the attic and walls; pier-and-beam homes are piped underneath.
- Fixed written price at our per-drop rate.
- PEX to every fixture, with new shutoffs. The written quote will say whether texture and paint are included.
- Pressure test, then close up.
- Optional: replace the yard service line from the meter to the house at the same visit. A typical yard water line replacement from the meter to the house runs $3,500–$4,500, confirmed in a written quote after we see the run. We install PEX, with a new shutoff valve you can actually reach.
Older homes with pier-and-beam sections
Some of Richardson’s oldest homes and additions sit on pier and beam rather than slab, which makes repiping much less disruptive and much cheaper per drop. If you’re not sure what’s under your house, look for a crawlspace vent along the foundation, or ask us on a free virtual consultation.
Repipe cost in Richardson: priced per drop
Example (illustration only): a 1960s Richardson ranch with 2 full baths, 2 hose faucets, and a kitchen sink, dishwasher, washer and water heater is 16 drops.
- On a slab: 16 × $1,050 = $16,800, or $14,280 approved same day.
- On pier and beam: 16 × $500 = $8,000, or $6,800 approved same day.
Count your own home in the water line and repipe calculator.
Start with a $97 diagnostic
Every job starts with a $97 diagnostic, a camera inspection or walk-through as needed, and a written quote before work begins. We’re open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.
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Certified Price Review: We’ll match or beat apples-to-apples plumbing scopes. Send us a written, itemized repipe estimate from another licensed plumber. We compare scope, installation method, materials, access/excavation, warranty and diagnostics. If the work is directly comparable, we may adjust our price. Verbal or incomplete estimates may not qualify, and a review doesn’t obligate us to match. See program terms →
Financing: Larger jobs like sewer replacement and repipes can be split into monthly payments, subject to credit approval. See financing options →
Save 15% when you approve the same day. Approve your written quote the day we give it to you and we take 15% off.
Richardson repipe and water line FAQs
How much does it cost to repipe a house in Richardson?
$1,050 per fixture drop on a slab, $500 per drop on pier and beam. A two-bath home is often around 16 drops: about $16,800 on a slab or $8,000 on pier and beam, before the 15% same-day discount.
Who is responsible for the water line from the meter in Richardson?
The City maintains water mains and meters. The service line from the meter to the house, and everything inside, is the homeowner's responsibility.
I've had two slab leaks. Should I repipe?
A second slab leak usually means the under-slab copper is failing in more than one place. Rerouting the supply lines overhead with PEX ends the slab-leak cycle for those lines, usually for less than repeated slab repairs.
Do I have galvanized pipes?
If your home was built in the 1950s and hasn't been repiped, it's likely. Galvanized is gray steel with threaded fittings; a magnet sticks to it. We confirm on site or on a free virtual consultation.
Will my walls be torn up?
We open small, planned access points, not whole walls, and patch them when we're done. The written quote will say whether texture and paint are included.
Can you replace the yard water line too?
Yes. If the meter-to-house line is leaking or undersized, we can replace it at the same visit. A typical yard water line replacement runs $3,500–$4,500, confirmed in a written quote after we see the run.