Pipe Leak Repair & Repiping in Dallas, TX

Standard 3-bed/2-bath residential whole-house repipes in Dallas run $4,500 to $10,500 for PEX and $8,500 to $18,000 for copper. Actual cost depends on home size, number of fixtures, access (pier-and-beam vs slab), existing material, and whether drywall repair is included in the quote or coordinated separately. Historic Dallas homes with plaster walls or crawl-space-only access can push toward the higher end. On-site evaluation gives an accurate quote for your specific home. The number on the quote is the number on the invoice.

PEX whole-house repipes typically take 3 to 5 days from start to system pressurization. Copper whole-house repipes typically take 5 to 8 days. Historic homes with plaster walls, difficult attic access, or unusual layouts can extend either timeline. Water is shut off during specific portions of the work with coordinated shutoff windows so household disruption is minimized. Timeline included in the written quote before work begins.

Repair if the leak is isolated to a single point and the rest of the plumbing system shows sound condition on inspection. Section repipe if the affected run has multiple issues but the rest of the home is viable. Whole-house repipe if multiple leaks in different areas confirm systemic material failure, if the home has original 60+ year old galvanized supply, or if water quality and pressure issues affect the whole home. On-site evaluation drives the honest recommendation for your specific situation.

Both materials offer 50+ year service life under Dallas Water Utilities conditions. PEX costs less to install, handles freeze conditions better, and requires less wall access — often the right choice for historic East Dallas neighborhoods where plaster wall preservation matters. Copper has a longer proven track record and better appearance on exposed runs. Choice depends on access, budget, and homeowner preference. We recommend based on what fits your specific home, not what is cheapest for us to install.

Not usually. Water is shut off during specific portions of the work with coordinated windows planned around household needs. Overnight water availability is maintained on most jobs. For homes with elderly residents, medical requirements, or other constraints, we can coordinate hotel arrangements or extended shutoff planning. Discussed and planned before work begins.

Age is the strongest indicator. Homes built between 1920 and 1960 in East Dallas were commonly built with galvanized supply. Old East Dallas, Lakewood, Junius Heights, Munger Place, Hollywood/Santa Monica, and much of the M Streets have significant original galvanized stock. Visual inspection at exposed points (water heater connections, under sinks, in crawl spaces) shows the material. Galvanized is gray, threaded at joints, and often shows exterior rust or scale after decades of service. Copper is reddish-brown with soldered joints. PEX is flexible plastic tubing, usually red for hot and blue for cold. On-site inspection confirms material throughout the home.