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Repiping in Kyle, TX
Repiping replaces the supply pipes that carry water through your house, instead of patching them one leak at a time. Call any hour about repiping in Kyle, TX. Same-day service is available.
Emergency? Call now, 24/7(737) 717-0737- Call and describeWhere the leaks have been, the color of the water and how the flow feels.
- The system is assessedPipe type, routing, shutoffs and access are reviewed.
- New pipes are runFresh supply lines are installed and the system is tested.
Related pipe and leak pages
Repiping is a large step. These pages cover smaller ones and the work around it.
Pipe repair
Fix one failed section instead of the run.
Pipe repair details →Burst pipe repair
When a pipe has split and water is flowing.
Burst pipe repair details →Leak detection
Find hidden leaks before deciding.
Leak detection details →Slab leak repair
Leaks in lines under the concrete floor.
Slab leak repair details →Signs your house may need new supply pipes
One leak is a repair. A pattern points to repiping. Red cards need action first.
Why call about repiping
Repiping is a whole-house decision. The first call should be easy to make.
- Answered any hourWater trouble shows up at night. The phone is covered 24/7.
- Same-day service is availableIf pipes are leaking now, the visit does not need to wait for a calendar slot.
- Talk through the options on the phoneDescribe the leaks and what you have seen. There is no form.
- Repair and repipe on one numberYou can compare patching with replacement in one conversation.
- Your water is part of the discussionThe hardness of your supply and the pipe material both bear on how the new system ages.
A repiping call compared
What a first conversation about new pipes looks like next to the usual route.
| UsOnion Creek Plumbing | vsMany other plumbing companies | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Open 24/7Raise it the night a pipe starts leaking. | Office hours and a callback |
| Reaching someone | A person answers, no formExplain the leaks and the water color. | A scheduling form |
| How soon | Same-day service is availableA leak is stopped first and the larger plan follows. | A visit weeks out |
| What jobs they handle | Patching, rerouting and whole-house repipingYou are not pushed toward the biggest job. | A firm that only does large replacement |
| Local knowledge | Slab homes, attic runs and mineral-rich water are in the conversationThey shape how new pipe is routed. | A plan that ignores how Texas houses are built |
| Price clarity | The page names the cost driversNumbers come after the house is seen. | A rough guess made before anyone looks |
Based on what is typical. Individual companies vary.
How a repiping project goes
Four stages. The route depends on your house.
Describe what is happening
Where leaks have occurred, the age of the house and how the flow feels.
Survey the system
Pipe type, shutoff valves, routing, access points and fixture count are reviewed.
Run the new lines
New pipe is routed from a manifold or trunk line to each fixture, usually through attic or wall spaces.
Test and restore
Lines are pressure tested, connected, flushed and the walls are closed up.
What changes the price of repiping
A small house and a large one differ a lot. These are the main drivers.
Number of fixtures
More sinks, baths, hose bibs and appliances mean more pipe and connections.
Pipe material
PEX, copper and CPVC differ in cost, labor and fittings.
Access
Open attic space is easy. Finished ceilings, tight walls and slab runs add time.
Wall and ceiling repair
Holes cut to run pipe have to be patched. This is often a separate scope.
Size of the house
Longer runs and more floors add up. Ask about pricing when you call.
Have this ready for the call
- Where leaks have happened so far
- The age of the house, if known
- Whether it is one story or more, and slab or pier-and-beam
- Number of bathrooms and kitchens
Ask about pricing when you call.
Call now, 24/7(737) 717-0737When repiping in Kyle, TX makes more sense than one more repair
Repair, repeat or replace
One failed joint in an otherwise healthy system is a plain repair. The case for repiping begins when failures keep arriving. Three leaks in five years, each in a different place, means the pipe wall is weak across the system. Each fix leaves the weak neighbors behind, and every wall you open costs more than the pipe.
Discolored water points the same way. Rust-colored water at first draw suggests corroding iron or galvanized steel. Falling flow can come from scale and corrosion narrowing the inside of pipes. A regulator or a partly closed valve can also lower pressure, so a plumber rules those out first.
Finally, the pipe itself can be the answer. Some materials have a poor record, such as polybutylene, and old galvanized steel corrodes from inside. If the plumber finds either, a whole-house plan is worth discussing. The guide on repiping a house: signs and cost covers the decision in more depth.
| What you see | Likely direction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One leak at a fitting | Pipe repair | The rest of the system is sound |
| Several pinholes over a few years | Repiping | The wall is thin throughout |
| Rusty water and falling flow | Repiping, after checking the regulator | Corrosion inside the pipe |
| Polybutylene or galvanized pipe | Repiping | Known problem materials |
| Leak under the slab | Slab leak repair or reroute | Overhead reroute can avoid concrete |
PEX, copper or CPVC: choosing pipe for a repiping job
What the new pipe is made of
PEX is a flexible plastic tubing that bends around corners, so it needs fewer fittings and snakes through walls and attics with less opening. It handles minor freezing better than rigid pipe because it can stretch. PEX should not sit in sunlight, so exposed outdoor runs need a cover.
Copper has a long history. It resists many kinds of corrosion, tolerates heat and does not break down in sunlight. It is rigid and joined with soldered or pressed fittings, which makes for more joints and more labor. Some water chemistry can wear on copper over decades, which is a reason to ask about your supply.
CPVC is rigid plastic that resists corrosion and scale. It can become brittle with age and heat, so attic runs in hot Texas summers deserve thought. The right choice depends on the house, the budget and your preference. The plumber lays out what each option means for your system.
| Material | Strengths | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| PEX | Flexible, fewer joints, tolerates a light freeze | Do not leave exposed to sun |
| Copper | Durable, heat tolerant, long track record | More joints and labor; water chemistry matters |
| CPVC | Resists corrosion, lower material cost | Can turn brittle in a hot attic |
| Galvanized steel (old) | Common in older houses | Corrodes inside; replace rather than extend |
| Polybutylene (old) | Gray plastic used in some older homes | Poor track record; replace when found |
Mineral-rich water, scale and the supply lines in your walls
What very hard water does inside a pipe
Hard water carries dissolved calcium and magnesium. Over years those minerals deposit as scale on the inside of pipes and in fittings, particularly where water is heated. Scale narrows the passage, which lowers flow, and it collects at valves and shutoffs until they stick.
The City of Kyle’s 2025 water quality report gives hardness of 275 to 295 ppm as calcium carbonate, about 16 to 17 grains per gallon, and labels anything above 180 ppm very hard. Because the City’s supply mixes several sources, the number moves with the season. Other utilities serve some Kyle-area neighborhoods, so your own figure may differ. Look at your bill, or ask your water supplier.
New pipe does not stop scale from forming over time. If you are repiping, ask about treating the water too, with a softener or filter, so the fresh system lasts. See water softener installation, water filtration and the guide on hard water in Texas homes.
- Check your supplierThe City publishes an annual water quality report.
- Look at fixturesWhite crust at faucets and showerheads is scale.
- Test flowFill a bucket and time it to spot falling flow.
- Think about treatmentA softener reduces scale before it reaches the pipes.
- Ask about valvesStuck or leaking shutoffs can be replaced during the job.
Slab, attic and wall: how pipes get routed in Texas houses
Reroute rather than break the slab
Slab-on-grade foundations are common in Texas homes, and in many of them supply lines run beneath the concrete. When those lines fail, the usual answer is a reroute. Rather than breaking the floor, the plumber abandons the old under-slab runs and installs new lines through the attic and down inside walls to each fixture. This avoids concrete work and gives a path that can be reached in future.
Attic runs mean the new pipe sits in a hot space for part of the year. Insulation, correct pipe choice and support spacing matter. Lines near the exterior wall may be exposed to rare hard freezes, so insulation and care at the transitions help.
Clay soil that swells and shrinks can move slab and pipe together. A system with a flexible connection at the slab and fewer buried joints copes better. This is a general principle, not a claim about a particular street.
| Layout | Common approach | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Slab-on-grade | Reroute overhead through attic and walls | Avoids breaking concrete |
| Pier-and-beam | Run new lines in the crawlspace | Easier access, insulate against cold |
| Two-story | Run vertical chases between floors | More drywall openings |
| Attic runs | Insulate and support the pipe | Hot in summer |
| Exterior walls | Insulate and keep pipe toward the warm side | Rare freezes can reach them |
What happens during a repiping job
Survey and plan
The plumber maps fixtures, shutoffs and routes. Some jobs use a central manifold with a line to each fixture.
Shut off and open access
Water is turned off to the house. Small openings are cut in walls and ceilings to pass pipe.
Run the new pipe
Lines are installed, supported and connected to each fixture, the water heater and hose bibs.
Pressure test
The system is pressurized to check for leaks before anything is closed up.
Patch and flush
Holes are repaired and the lines flushed. Faucet screens are cleaned of debris.
A job can go room by room or all at once. Water may be off for part of a day or more, depending on the scope. Ask the plumber how the schedule will affect your household.
What to do if a pipe is leaking before the plan
Close the main water valve
The leak stops, and you gain time to plan. See how to shut off the main water valve.
Cut power near wet areas
Only from a dry spot. A wet panel means stay out.
Mop and ventilate
Dry the area quickly to limit damage.
Photograph the leak
Keep a record of where and how it appeared.
Call any hour
Same-day service is available.
Wet wiring is dangerous.
If a ceiling light is dripping or a wall outlet is wet, leave the room and call.
Where we work
Repiping is available in Kyle and the towns below. Give your address on the call.
- 1Buda about 7 mi
- 2Maxwell about 7 mi
- 3Manchaca about 9 mi
- 4Austin about 10 mi
- 5San Marcos about 11 mi
- 6Martindale about 11 mi
- 7Lockhart about 12 mi
- 8Dale about 15 mi
- 9Wimberley about 17 mi
- 10Bee Cave about 18 mi
- 11West Lake Hills about 21 mi
- 12Cedar Creek about 21 mi
- 13Kingsbury about 22 mi
- 14Dripping Springs about 23 mi
- 15New Braunfels about 24 mi
- 16Lakeway about 25 mi
- 17Canyon Lake about 25 mi
- 18The Hills about 25 mi
Repiping in Kyle, TX: your questions
How do I know if I need repiping?
How much does repiping cost?
Can I talk to someone about repiping in Kyle, TX at night?
How long does repiping take?
Will my walls be opened?
Which is better, PEX or copper?
Does hard water damage pipes?
What if my pipes are under the slab?
Can I live in the house during repiping?
Is a pipe repair enough?
What is polybutylene?
Will repiping fix low pressure?
Reading on pipes and cost
Tired of chasing leaks?
Call any hour about repiping in Kyle, TX. Same-day service is available.