If you are getting one leak after another, it is frustrating, and your pipes are telling you something. A whole-home repipe replaces every supply line in the house with modern PEX or copper, ending the cycle of leak after leak in old pipes. We will walk you through it every step of the way.
You don't repipe because of one leak. You repipe when leaks become the pattern, not the exception. Common indicators:
For Pomona, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Redlands homes built before 1970, galvanized pipe is common, so it is worth having it checked before the leaks start.
| Feature | PEX | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 40-50 years | 50+ years |
| Cost vs. copper | Significantly lower material cost | Higher material cost |
| Ground movement | Flexible: tolerates settling and small shifts | Rigid: joints can stress with movement |
| Installation time | Faster (fewer fittings, flexible runs) | Slower (every joint soldered) |
| Water taste | Neutral after initial flush | Slight metallic taste possible in soft water |
| Corrosion resistance | Does not corrode (brass fittings still can) | Can corrode with acidic water |
| UV exposure | Must be protected from sunlight | Unaffected |
| Heat tolerance | Rated 180°F at 100 PSI (far above normal 120°F hot water) | Handles hotter temperatures |
| Best for | Most residential repipes, slab penetrations | Exterior runs, high-temp applications, traditional aesthetic |
A repipe is the right time to check the rest of the system, starting with the expansion tank on your water heater. When water heats up it expands, and in a home with a pressure regulator, that extra water has nowhere to go except the expansion tank.
The tank only works when its air charge matches your home’s water pressure. Tanks come pre-charged at the factory (commonly 40 PSI, depending on the brand), but many Inland Empire homes run 60 to 80 PSI. A tank that was never set right fills with water and lets pressure spikes hit your brand-new pipes, the water heater and every fixture.
We measure your home’s water pressure, and before we turn the water back on, we set the expansion tank’s air charge to match. Most plumbers skip it. We never skip it.
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Freddie and his crew were very professional respectful kind and understanding. I had my mobile home completely repiped and did little extra for me. Now I am set in My forever home knowing I have new and good pipes and water heater. I can not thank you enough.
Freddy, Matt, John, Angel, and everyone else at Sweetwater is 100% 10/10 highly recommend. They have worked on all my plumbing at this point between installing a neat hot water heater, main water lines, and general plumbing issues. They cover it all with…
Freddy worked his tail off without stopping. Had to dig 4 feet down to find leaking water pipe. Cleaned the bathroom professionally. Never knew he was there after cleaning up.
