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When repairs aren't enough. Complete pipe replacement for homes with aging, corroded, or failing plumbing - galvanized steel, copper, and polybutylene. We assess the full system, give you a flat-rate price, and replace everything that needs to go.

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Signs Your Home May Need Repiping

Discolored Water

Brown, yellow, or rusty water from hot and cold taps - especially after the water has been sitting overnight. This means the pipes are corroding from the inside and shedding material into your water supply.

Recurring Leaks

Multiple leaks in different locations, not just one problem joint. When leaks start showing up in different parts of the house, it's the pipe material failing - not bad luck.

Low Water Pressure

Gradual pressure loss throughout the house. As pipes corrode internally, mineral buildup narrows the interior diameter. The pipe looks fine from the outside but is slowly closing from within.

Visible Pipe Corrosion

Green patina on copper, flaking rust on galvanized steel, or white mineral deposits at joints. If the corrosion you can see is this advanced, the corrosion you can't see is worse.

Frequent Plumbing Repairs

Calling for repairs multiple times a year on different sections of pipe. At some point, the individual repairs cost more than replacing the system - and they're not solving the underlying problem.

Water Quality Issues

Metallic taste, sediment collecting in aerators and fixtures, or rust staining on sinks, tubs, and laundry. These are signs the pipe interior is deteriorating.

How Long Do Your Pipes Last?

Galvanized Steel

20-50 years. The most common pipe in Columbus homes built before 1960. Corrodes from the inside out, restricting water flow long before it starts leaking. Central Ohio's hard water accelerates the process. If your home has galvanized supply lines, repiping is a matter of when, not if.

Copper

50-70 years. Reliable, but develops pinhole leaks over time - especially in areas with aggressive water chemistry. Central Ohio's moderately hard water contributes. Copper is still a viable replacement material, but many homeowners choose PEX for cost and flexibility.

Polybutylene

10-25 years, often less. Used in homes built between 1978 and 1995. Known for brittle failure - pipes crack and burst without warning, especially at fittings. Subject to a major class-action settlement. If your home has poly pipes (gray, flexible plastic), proactive replacement is strongly recommended.

What We Replace With

PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

The most common choice for whole-home repiping. PEX is flexible, corrosion-resistant, and freeze-resistant - it expands instead of bursting. It's quieter than copper (no water hammer), requires fewer fittings (fewer potential leak points), and costs less in both material and labor. Color-coded red for hot, blue for cold. Expected lifespan: 40-50+ years.

Copper

Still the premium option. Proven track record spanning decades, naturally antimicrobial, fully recyclable, and preferred by some homeowners and in some code jurisdictions. Higher material and labor cost than PEX. Expected lifespan: 50-70 years.

We help you choose based on your home, your budget, and your local code requirements. Both are excellent options.

How Whole-Home Repiping Works

1

Inspection & Assessment

We inspect your existing plumbing, identify pipe materials and condition, and map the layout. You get a full scope of work and flat-rate price before we start.

2

Protect Your Home

We lay drop cloths, protect furniture and flooring, and plan access points to minimize disruption to your daily life.

3

Remove Old Pipes

The old supply lines come out. Access is typically through small openings in walls, ceilings, or floors - not full demolition.

4

Install New Lines

New PEX or copper lines are run throughout the house with proper manifold connections, shut-off valves, and support.

5

Connect Fixtures

Every fixture - sinks, toilets, showers, appliances - is reconnected to the new lines and tested individually.

6

Pressure Test

The entire system is pressure-tested to verify zero leaks before we close anything up.

7

Restore Access Points

Openings are patched and prepared for finishing. We handle the plumbing restoration; drywall and paint finishing can be coordinated separately.

8

Final Walkthrough

We walk you through the completed work, test every fixture with you, and answer questions.

Spot Repair or Full Repipe?

Spot Repair May Be Enough If

  • ✓ One isolated leak
  • ✓ Pipes are under 30 years old
  • ✓ No water quality issues
  • ✓ Good water pressure throughout the house
  • ✓ Repair cost is reasonable relative to the system's remaining life

Full Repiping Is Usually the Right Call If

  • ✗ Multiple leaks in different locations
  • ✗ Galvanized steel pipes, any age
  • ✗ Polybutylene (gray plastic) pipes
  • ✗ Discolored water or metallic taste
  • ✗ Declining pressure throughout the house
  • ✗ Repair costs are recurring and adding up
  • ✗ Planning a major renovation anyway - good time to upgrade

Not sure where you fall? We'll assess your system and give you an honest recommendation. If spot repair makes sense, we'll tell you.

Repiping in Central Ohio Homes

Aging pipe stock. Many Columbus neighborhoods - Clintonville, Westgate, Hilltop, German Village, parts of Worthington and Upper Arlington - have homes built in the 1940s through 1970s with original galvanized steel supply lines. These pipes are at or past their expected lifespan.

Hard water. Central Ohio's moderately hard water accelerates internal corrosion and mineral buildup. Pipes that might last 50 years in soft-water areas may fail in 30-40 here.

Insurance angle. Some homeowners insurance policies won't cover water damage from known aging pipes. Proactive repiping can prevent uninsured losses - and some insurers offer better rates for homes with updated plumbing.

Well water. Homes on well water may experience accelerated pipe degradation depending on water chemistry. If you're on a well and have galvanized or copper pipes, a professional assessment is especially worthwhile.

Why Choose Us for Repiping

Full-System Assessment
We inspect every line: supply, drain, and fixture connections; so the scope is clear before any work begins.
Licensed Plumbers
Repiping is major plumbing work. Our licensed plumbers handle the job from start to finish, including permits and inspections.
Flat-Rate Pricing
One price for the whole project. No hourly billing, no change orders, no surprises.
Minimal Disruption
We plan the work to keep water downtime as short as possible and protect your home throughout the process.
Copper Pipes

The Happy Home Club

Proactive care for your home's essential systems.

  • Priority scheduling — you're first in line
  • Annual inspections for HVAC, plumbing & electrical
  • Discounts on every repair
  • No dispatch fees

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most homes take 2-5 days depending on size, number of fixtures, and accessibility. A typical 3-bedroom Columbus home averages about 3 days. You'll have limited water access during work hours, but we restore water each evening. We give you a specific timeline during the assessment.
Cost depends on home size, number of fixtures, pipe material choice (PEX vs. copper), and accessibility - slab foundations require more labor than homes with basements or crawl spaces. We provide a detailed flat-rate quote after the inspection. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. Financing is available.
If you have galvanized steel or polybutylene pipes, we generally recommend full repiping. Partial repiping creates connections between old and new materials, and the remaining old pipes will eventually fail too - you're just delaying the same project. If your home has copper with an isolated issue, spot repair often makes more sense. We'll give you an honest recommendation during the assessment.
We need small access openings in walls, ceilings, or floors to route new pipes. We minimize these and plan access strategically. We handle all plumbing restoration and patch the openings. Paint and drywall finishing can be coordinated. Most homeowners find the disruption is less than they expected.
PEX has a proven 30+ year track record and is now the most commonly used material for residential repiping nationwide. It's corrosion-resistant, freeze-resistant, quieter, and costs less than copper. Copper remains an excellent choice with a longer track record and is preferred in some situations. We'll help you choose based on your home and preferences - there's no wrong answer between these two.

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At a population of nearly 1 million people (as of the most recent census), Columbus is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Fire & Ice is proud to have served the area for nearly 20 years as it’s grown and continues to grow to accommodate its new and existing populace.

From keeping your home comfortable year-round to ensuring everything behind the walls works safely and efficiently, Fire & Ice is your one-stop solution for complete home services. Our experienced team provides expert heating and cooling installation, repair, and maintenance, along with trusted plumbing services for everything from routine fixes to major upgrades. We also offer professional electrical services to help keep your home powered, protected, and up to code, so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing all your essential systems are in good hands.

Fire & Ice is happy to be part of the Columbus community. As part of our local outreach, we support local organizations and charities, including the James Cancer Center, the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, the Arbor Day Foundation, and Disabled American Veterans.

We are committed to being Central Ohio's premiere home services contractor. At Fire & Ice Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical,

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