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Plumbing · Sourced answer

How much does it cost to repipe a house or replace a main water line?

Homeowners budgeting for major overhauls (e.g., replacing galvanized steel or polybutylene with PEX/copper).

The answer

Whole-house repiping costs $4,000–$15,000+ depending on square footage, bathroom count, and accessibility (PEX runs $1.50–$3.50/ft installed; Copper runs $3.50–$8.00+/ft). Main water service lines cost $1,500–$5,000+ ($50–$250/linear foot). Requires local permits, pressure testing, and licensed C-36/C-34 contractors adhering to UPC/IPC codes.

Sources

This answer is drawn from the standards and guidance below. It is general information about how these systems work — not a diagnosis of your property.

  1. California CSLB C-36 Plumbing
  2. CSLB C-34 Pipeline