Whole-Home Repiping Services

If your home has galvanized steel or polybutylene pipes, repiping isn't a matter of if -- it's a matter of when. These outdated materials corrode from the inside out, causing low water pressure, rusty discolored water, pinhole leaks, and eventually catastrophic pipe failures. Whole-home repiping replaces every supply line in your home with modern, long-lasting pipe materials.

Shaw Plumbing has over 36 years of experience performing whole-home repipes throughout Melbourne FL and the Space Coast. Our licensed plumbers handle every step -- from permits and planning to installation and inspection -- so you get a complete plumbing system you can trust for decades.

Galvanized steel pipes were standard in homes built before the 1970s. Over time, the zinc coating wears away and the steel corrodes, building up rust deposits that restrict water flow and contaminate your water supply. Many Melbourne FL homes still have original galvanized pipes that are well past their useful life.

Polybutylene pipes (gray plastic pipes marked "PB") were installed in millions of homes from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. These pipes react with chlorine and oxidants in municipal water, becoming brittle and cracking without warning. Insurance companies increasingly refuse coverage for homes with polybutylene plumbing.

Florida-specific conditions accelerate pipe deterioration. Brevard County's hard water causes mineral scale buildup inside pipes. Sandy soil shifts and stresses underground lines. Coastal salt air corrodes exposed fittings and connections. These factors mean pipes in our area often fail sooner than the same materials would in other climates.

PEX (Cross-linked polyethylene) is the most popular choice for whole-home repiping in Florida. PEX is flexible, resistant to scale and chlorine, freeze-tolerant, and more affordable than copper. It requires fewer fittings and connections, which means fewer potential leak points. Shaw Plumbing uses high-quality PEX-A tubing for maximum durability.

Copper remains the gold standard for longevity and has been used in plumbing for over 70 years. Copper is naturally antimicrobial, handles high temperatures well, and adds value to your home. It costs more than PEX but lasts 50+ years with proper installation.

CPVC (Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) is a rigid plastic pipe that handles hot and cold water. It's an affordable option that resists corrosion and scale buildup. CPVC is approved by Florida building code and works well in our climate.

Shaw Plumbing starts every repiping project with a thorough inspection of your existing plumbing system. We map out all supply lines, identify the best routing for new pipes, and provide a detailed written estimate before any work begins.

We pull all required Brevard County permits and coordinate the inspection process. Our crews work efficiently to minimize disruption -- most whole-home repipes are completed in 1 to 3 days depending on the size of your home. We protect your floors, walls, and belongings throughout the process and patch all access points when we're done.