Repipe & Leaks

Whole-Home Repipe in Las Vegas

Two materials drive most Las Vegas repipes: polybutylene gray pipe installed in tract homes from 1978 to 1995, and type M copper installed from the 1980s through the early 2000s that develops pinhole leaks from hard-water chemistry. A whole-home repipe with Uponor or Viega PEX-A, or with type L copper, replaces every supply line from the main shutoff to each fixture. CheckedHomePros routes repipe requests to plumbers carrying a Nevada C-1 license who pull the city of Las Vegas, Henderson, or Clark County permit, drywall patch on the same job, and pressure-test the system before inspection.

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Whole-Home Repipe (PEX or Copper) in Las Vegas Metro

What whole-home repipe (pex or copper) actually involves

Full hot and cold supply replacement from the main shutoff to each fixture using PEX-A (Uponor, Viega) or type L copper.

Manifold installation for home-run PEX layouts, giving each fixture a dedicated line and shutoff.

Polybutylene removal with proper disposal, since the failed pipe is brittle and shatters on disturbance.

Drywall cuts, pressure test at 100 PSI for 1 hour, inspection coordination, and drywall patch and texture match.

New shutoff valves at every fixture and at the main, plus a pressure-reducing valve if incoming pressure exceeds 80 PSI.

Las Vegas-specific things to know

Polybutylene fittings (Qest, Vanguard) failing at the crimp band in 1980s and early-1990s tract homes in Green Valley and Spring Valley.
Pinhole leaks in type M copper installed in 1990s Summerlin and Henderson homes where Lake Mead supply chemistry plus high velocity etched the pipe wall.
Galvanized supply rusting closed at fixtures in pre-1970 Huntridge and John S. Park bungalows.
Slab supply leaks at 1980s east Las Vegas tract homes where copper was run under the slab without proper sleeving.
Pressure-driven failures in homes near the Las Vegas Valley Water District high-pressure zones above 80 PSI without a PRV.

Typical whole-home repipe (pex or copper) pricing in Las Vegas

$6,500–$18,500

PEX-A repipe of a 1,500 to 2,200 sq ft single-story Las Vegas home runs $6,500 to $10,500. Two-story homes and copper-only repipes typically land $11,000 to $15,500. Custom homes with multiple bathrooms reach $18,500.

What to ask each pro you compare

✓Are you proposing PEX-A, PEX-B, or copper, and why is that the right material for my home?
✓Will you home-run from a manifold, or trunk-and-branch?
✓Is drywall patch and texture match included, or is that a separate trade?
✓Is the city or Clark County permit and inspection included?
✓How many days will the water be off, and what is the daily schedule?
✓Do you carry an active Nevada C-1 license and $1M liability?

Our vetting standard for whole-home repipe (pex or copper) pros

✓Active Nevada State Contractors Board C-1 license, verified on nvcontractorsboard.com.
✓Manufacturer-trained installer for the PEX system being used (Uponor ProPEX, Viega PureFlow).
✓Permit pulled in the homeowner's name with the correct jurisdiction.
✓Written 25 year manufacturer warranty on PEX or 50 year on copper, plus a labor warranty of at least 2 years.
✓Pressure test documented at 100 PSI for 60 minutes before drywall closes.
✓$1M general liability and Nevada workers comp on file.

Whole-Home Repipe (PEX or Copper): common questions

How do I know if I have polybutylene?

Polybutylene supply is gray plastic pipe, usually 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch, with copper or plastic crimp fittings. It is most often visible at the water heater and at the main shutoff. Las Vegas tract homes built 1978 to 1995 are the high-risk window.

PEX or copper for the repipe?

PEX-A is flexible, freeze-tolerant, and cheaper to install. Copper is rigid, UV-resistant, and recyclable. For most Las Vegas homes the answer is PEX-A, with copper used at the water heater connection and any exterior runs.

How long does a repipe take?

A 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft single-story home in Las Vegas typically takes 2 to 3 days for plumbing, plus 2 to 3 days for drywall patch, texture, and paint. Water is off during the day and restored by evening.

Will the drywall match?

Knockdown and orange peel textures common in Las Vegas tracts patch in cleanly. Heavy hand-troweled or skip-trowel textures on older Huntridge homes are harder to match and may need a full wall repaint. Ask the matched plumber about their drywall sub.

Does insurance pay for a repipe?

Homeowners policies in Nevada typically pay for water damage from a failed pipe, but exclude the repipe itself. If you have repeated polybutylene or pinhole-copper failures, document them. Some carriers require a repipe as a condition of continued coverage.

Do I need a permit?

Yes. The city of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Clark County all require a permit and inspection for a whole-home repipe. The C-1 plumber pulls it under their license. Skipping the permit creates a disclosure issue at resale.

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