Whole-home Repipes
Whole-home Repipes | Plumbing | Hillsboro
Imagine every faucet in your Hillsboro home delivering crystal-clear water at the perfect pressure, free from rusty tint, mystery leaks, and sudden temperature swings. HEP’s whole-home repipes replace decades-old galvanized or corroded lines with modern PEX or copper, engineered for Northwest weather and backed by industry-leading warranties. Our licensed technicians arrive on time, protect your floors and walls with meticulous care, and complete most projects in just a day or two—so you get a brand-new water system without weeks of demolition chaos.
From the first camera inspection to the final pressure test, we keep you informed with text updates, transparent pricing, and a cleanup so thorough you’d never know we were there—except for the flawless flow at every fixture. Whether you’re renovating, selling, or simply tired of pinhole patches, trust the local team that’s been redefining Hillsboro plumbing since 1969.
FAQs
When should I consider a whole-home repipe in Hillsboro?
A repipe is recommended if your house has galvanized steel or polybutylene pipes, is more than 40–50 years old, experiences recurring leaks, rusty or discolored water, low or fluctuating water pressure, or visible corrosion on exposed piping. Hillsboro’s variable winter temperatures and slightly acidic water can accelerate interior pipe corrosion, so homes built before the mid-1980s are at higher risk. A preventative repipe eliminates hidden leaks, improves water quality, and increases property value.
What pipe materials do you install and which one is best for my home?
We primarily install Type L copper, PEX-A (cross-linked polyethylene), and CPVC. Copper is extremely durable, bacteriostatic, and has a 50-plus-year life span but costs more. PEX-A is flexible, highly resistant to freeze damage, and faster to install, which lowers labor costs; it’s now the most popular option in Hillsboro retrofits. CPVC offers good performance at a moderate price but is less tolerant of freezing. During your free consultation we review water chemistry, house layout, budget, and personal preferences to recommend the material that delivers the best long-term reliability and value.
How long will a complete repipe take and will I be without water?
Most single-story, two-bathroom homes in Hillsboro are fully repiped in one to three days. Larger or multi-level homes can take three to five days. You won’t be without water the entire time—we shut off water only to the section being worked on, usually for 2–4 hours at a stretch. At the end of each workday we reconnect at least one bathroom and the kitchen so you have overnight service. Our crew coordinates with you to minimize disruption to your schedule.
Will repiping damage my walls, ceilings, or floors?
To access existing pipes we make small, strategic openings in drywall or plaster, typically 6"×6" to 12"×12". We protect floors, furniture, and countertops with drop cloths and plastic sheeting, and we route new pipes through attics, crawl spaces, and interior walls to avoid cutting into finished flooring. After the plumbing inspection, our restoration team patches, textures, and primes the drywall so the areas are paint-ready. Most homeowners cannot tell where the access points were once the final paint coat is applied.
How much does a whole-home repipe cost in Hillsboro?
Pricing varies with the home’s square footage, number of fixtures, number of stories, pipe material, and accessibility. In Hillsboro, typical projects run $6,000–$9,000 for a small single-story home with PEX and $10,000–$15,000 for larger two-story homes or copper installations. The quote we provide after an on-site evaluation is fixed-price and includes materials, labor, permits, drywall repair up to primer, and inspection fees. We also offer financing plans with low monthly payments to make the project budget-friendly.
Do I need a permit for repiping, and do you handle inspections?
Yes. The City of Hillsboro and Washington County require a plumbing permit for whole-house repipes to ensure the work meets current Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. Our company pulls all necessary permits, schedules rough-in and final inspections, and is present during inspection to address any questions. We guarantee the installation will pass; if corrections are ever required, we handle them at no additional cost. Once final approval is granted, you receive documentation for your records and our transferable lifetime workmanship warranty.