Retire Old Pipes for Good With One Planned Project

Repiping (Whole-House) Portland, OR

Every home eventually faces the same math: patch the fifth leak this year, or replace the pipe that keeps producing them. Prime Emergency Plumbing performs repiping (whole-house) Portland, OR projects that retire galvanized steel, failing polybutylene, and corroded copper in one planned job, then hand you a system with new valves, new supply lines, and a written warranty. Our whole house repiping Portland crews work from a mapped plan, open only the walls the plan calls for, patch every access paint ready, and keep water service running through most of the project. Choose flexible PEX repiping Portland crews recommend for freeze resistance, or Type L copper for its decades long record. Either way you get one flat project price, permits pulled, inspections scheduled, and a final pressure test you can watch. One repipe, done right, ends the leak cycle for good.
 

Full System Replacement

Every supply line from the main shutoff to the last fixture.

PEX & Copper Options

Material choices explained with honest pros, cons, and pricing.

Flat Project Pricing

One written quote for the whole job, no per wall surprises.

Licensed Repipe Crews

Oregon CCB licensed plumbers who open, replace, and close walls cleanly.

New Pipes for Old Portland Homes Across Portland

Portland’s housing timeline explains most repipe calls. Pre war bungalows in Irvington, Kenton, and Sellwood still carry original galvanized lines that rust shut from the inside, 1970s and 80s builds in Cedar Mill and East Portland may hold polybutylene that insurers now flag, and even 90s copper jobs can show pinhole leaks where the original solder work was rushed. Add mineral scale from hard water on some west side wells, and pressure that seemed fine ten years ago reads like a trickle today. A repipe is not a repair marathon. It is the exit door.
 
Because we also answer this city’s emergency calls, we see exactly how old pipe failures end, and we plan repipes to prevent them. Our Portland repiping specialists map every fixture, size every branch, and route new lines through crawlspaces, attic chases, and existing wall cavities wherever code allows. The result is clean water quality, full pressure at every fixture, and a plumbing system your inspector, your insurer, and any future buyer accept without a second look.
 

What Failing Pipes Look Like Before They Flood

Leaks That Keep Coming Back

One pinhole is a repair. Three in a year is a system telling you the pipe wall is gone everywhere else too.

Brown, Orange, or Cloudy Water

Rust tint at the tap means galvanized steel is corroding from the inside and shedding into your water.

Showers That Lose Pressure Mid-Use

When two fixtures fight and one loses, narrowed old pipe cannot deliver the volume your home actually needs.

Every Repipe Scope We Quote and Build

Whole-House Repiping

Complete replacement of every hot and cold supply line from the main shutoff to the last fixture.

PEX Repiping

Flexible, freeze resistant PEX networks with manifold or branch layouts, backed by long manufacturer warranties.

Copper Pipe Repiping

Type L copper installs for homeowners who want the proven metal standard, soldered to code.

Water Supply Line Replacement

New underground service line from the meter or main to the house, ending outside leaks for good.

Pipe Leak Replacement

Targeted replacement of failed runs while the rest of a sound system stays in service.

Plumbing System Upgrades

New shutoff valves, pressure regulator, expansion tank, and water heater connections included.

Galvanized Pipe Replacement

Retirement of rust prone steel that strangles pressure and discolors water.

Pipe Routing Modifications

Home run layouts with labeled ports so any fixture can be isolated in seconds.

Water Pressure Improvement

Correct sizing and clean bore pipe that bring full flow back to every fixture.

Residential Repiping

Occupied home repipes scheduled around your family, with water restored each night.

Partial Repiping

One material transitioned to another, planned so the untouched sections still make sense.

Commercial Repiping

Offices, restaurants, and multi unit buildings repiped on nights and weekends to protect revenue.

Why Portland Homeowners Hand Us the Keys for a Repipe

Repipe Crews, Not Random Techs

The crew that starts your repipe has done dozens of them and finishes it.

Pipes Chosen to Outlast the Mortgage

Materials rated for decades, not for the cheapest quote line.

Installation You Can Inspect

Open walls show clean runs, proper supports, and labeled valves you can photograph.

Walls Opened Only Where Needed

Planned accesses, patched and left paint ready, no surprise demolition.

Permits and Code Handled

We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and close the paperwork for you.

Repair vs Repipe, Told Honestly

If your pipe still has life left, we will say so and fix the one leak instead.

Repiping Scoped to Your Property Type

Residential Whole-House Repiping

Older Portland homes often hide galvanized steel, aging copper, or flagged polybutylene behind finished walls. We repipe occupied houses with a day by day plan: water stays on where possible, accesses stay small, and every evening the house is left clean and functional until the new system takes over.

Services Include

  • Whole house repiping
  • PEX pipe installation
  • Copper pipe replacement
  • Water supply line upgrades
  • Manifold and shutoff upgrades
  • Plumbing system inspections

Commercial Repiping Services

Restaurants, medical suites, offices, and apartment buildings cannot close for a repipe. We phase the work by riser or by unit, work nights and weekends when needed, and deliver a documented system that passes inspection without interrupting your revenue.

Services Include

  • Commercial repiping
  • Water supply upgrades
  • Pipe replacement
  • Plumbing modernization
  • Preventative inspections
  • System performance testing

Services That Pair With a Repipe

A repipe is the right moment to handle the rest of the system too. Prime Emergency Plumbing pairs your repipe with the services that protect the new pipe and everything it feeds, across Portland and the metro.
 

Water Line Services

Repair and replacement of damaged or aging water supply lines.

Leak Detection

Electronic location of hidden leaks before they cause structural damage.

Water Heater Services

Repair, replacement, and installation for tank and tankless systems.

Pipe Repair

Reliable fixes for leaking, frozen, or damaged plumbing pipes.

Emergency Plumbing

24/7 response for unexpected leaks and pipe failures.

Drain Cleaning

Professional drain cleaning and hydro jetting to keep drainage healthy.

Repiping Standards That Keep Water Clean and Pressure Strong

Every repiping (whole-house) Portland, OR project follows the Oregon Specialty Plumbing Code, with permits pulled and inspections scheduled through the City of Portland or the local building department. We also follow water quality guidance published by the Portland Water Bureau, because new pipe should deliver the same clean water the Bull Run watershed produces. Materials are listed for potable use, every joint is tested, and the finished system is documented for your records.
 

Planning the Replacement Before the First Cut

A repipe fails when it is improvised. Ours are drawn first: fixture count, demand sizing, manifold or branch layout, water heater and pressure regulator condition, and expansion needs. You approve the drawing and the price before we cut a single hole, and the crew works from that plan every day until the system tests clean.
 
How We Execute a Repipe
 
  • Map the existing system and count every fixture demand
  • Size and route the new
  • PEX or copper network to code
  • Install with labeled valves and accessible shutoffs
  • Pressure test, flush, and verify flow at every fixture
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Pipe Condition Analysis Before Any Recommendation

We assess pipe age, corrosion pattern, leak history, pressure readings at multiple fixtures, and water quality symptoms before recommending a scope. Sometimes the honest answer is a partial replacement or a single line swap, and we will say so. When the evidence shows systemic failure, we show you the same readings we used, so the decision is yours with full information.
 

A Repipe Should Be the Last Pipe Job This House Needs

A repipe is a once in a generation project, and we build it that way. Listed materials, supports and solder to spec, labeled shutoffs at every fixture, and drywall access points patched and left paint ready. Before we leave, the system passes a standing pressure test, and you receive the warranty, the permit closure, and the as built map of your new plumbing.
 

From First Walkthrough to Final Pressure Test in Four Steps

01

Full System Walkthrough

We inspect every accessible line, read pressure at multiple fixtures, review leak history, and photograph the conditions that shape the scope.

02

Written Scope and Material Choice

You get a drawn plan, a PEX versus copper comparison with real pricing, and one flat quote for the complete job.

03

Installation With Daily Cleanup

The crew opens only planned accesses, runs new lines, keeps water on where possible, and leaves the house broom clean each evening.

04

Pressure Test, Walkthrough, and Warranty

We test standing pressure, flush every line, close the permit, and hand you the warranty plus the as built pipe map.

Repiping Coverage Across Portland and the Metro

Portland, OR

Full repipe coverage for pre war bungalows, mid century ranches, and newer builds on both sides of the Willamette.

Lake Oswego, OR

Careful occupied home repipes for Lake Oswego properties with finished interiors.

Beaverton, OR

Repipes for Beaverton neighborhoods with 70s and 80s stock, including polybutylene transitions.

Tigard, OR

Tigard repipes scheduled around families and property managers alike.

Gresham, OR

Whole house and partial repipes across Gresham, from the original town plat to newer subdivisions.

Oregon City, OR

Oregon City repiping for historic stock and sloped lot homes with aging supply lines.

Hillsboro, OR

Hillsboro repiping for older farm town homes and tech corridor rentals.

Tualatin, OR

Tualatin and south metro repipes for homes, HOAs, and light commercial suites.

Repipe Questions We Answer Every Week

Recurring pinhole leaks, rust colored water, and pressure that drops when two fixtures run are the three classic signs. We confirm with pressure readings at multiple fixtures, a leak history review, and a look at your pipe material in the crawlspace or basement. When the pipe wall is failing system wide, repiping costs less than a decade of patches and water damage claims.
 
Primarily PEX and Type L copper. PEX brings freeze resistance, flexibility, and a manifold option that isolates each fixture, while copper brings a multi decade track record and metal rigidity some homeowners prefer. We price both on your home and explain the tradeoffs in plain language before you choose.
 
Most occupied single family homes take two to five days of installation, depending on size, wall access, and material. We work room by room with water restored each evening, and drywall patching follows once the system passes its pressure test. Your written scope includes the schedule before we start.
 
Almost always, yes. Galvanized steel narrows from the inside over decades, and new full bore pipe restores the volume your fixtures were designed for. If the pressure issue starts at the street, we also check the regulator and the supply line so the fix is complete.
 
Yes, older homes are most of our repipe work. Pre war and mid century houses in Portland neighborhoods like Irvington, Sellwood, and Kenton are exactly where galvanized failure shows up, and we route new pipe through existing cavities to keep finished walls intact.
 
No. We keep water on where possible, restore service every evening, and leave the house broom clean each day. Most families stay home the entire project, and we schedule the noisiest cuts for morning hours.
 

Stop Patching Old Pipes. Replace Them Once.

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