Whole house repiping costs $1,500 to $15,000 per home in 2026
Repiping a whole house costs $1,500 to $15,000 in 2026. Angi and Bob Vila both list an average of $7,500. ThePricer says a pro whole house job runs $4,500 to $15,000. Pipe type, house size, and labor move the price most. Copper costs more than PEX. Angi says labor is about 70% of the bill, or around $5,250 on a typical job.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| Angi | Angi lists an average of $7,500 and a range of $1,500 to $15,000 to repipe a house, with labor at about 70% of the cost. |
| ThePricer | ThePricer lists $4,500 to $15,000 for a pro whole house repipe, PEX at $4,500 to $12,000, and copper at $8,000 to $20,000 and up. |
| Bob Vila | Bob Vila lists a national average of $7,500 and a range of $1,500 to $15,000 to repipe a house. |
Repiping cost by pipe type and home
| Job | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Whole house, average | $7,500 | Angi |
| Whole house, usual range | $1,500 to $15,000 | Bob Vila |
| PEX, whole house | $4,500 to $12,000 | ThePricer |
| Copper, whole house | $8,000 to $20,000 and up | ThePricer |
| 1,500 square foot, 3 bedroom home | $2,280 to $5,120 | Bob Vila |
| Mobile home | $1,500 to $4,000 | Angi |
| Single fixture | About $1,200 | Angi |
| Copper pipe, per foot | $2 to $8 | Angi |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pipe material | PEX and CPVC cost less than copper. Angi lists PEX at $0.40 to $2 per foot, CPVC at $0.50 to $1, and copper at $2 to $8. |
| Home size | More fixtures and longer pipe runs mean more work. Bob Vila lists $2,280 to $5,120 for a typical 1,500 square foot, 3 bedroom home. |
| Labor | Most of the bill is time. Angi says labor is about 70% of the total, or around $5,250 on a $7,500 job, so crew skill and speed matter. |
| Location | Prices differ by city. ThePricer lists $4,500 to $11,500 in Houston and $7,000 to $12,000 for PEX in San Diego. |
| Extra work | Walls must be opened and fixed. Angi lists drywall repair at $300 to $900 and more, and permits at $50 to $500. |
What the price includes
A repipe price normally covers new supply pipes, fittings, and the labor to cut and connect them. Opening walls, drywall repair, painting, permits, and water heater or water main work often cost extra. Angi lists a water main at $600 to $2,500. Ask whether wall repair is in the quote. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
DIY or hire a pro
Repiping a whole house is not a weekend job. It means cutting into walls, joining many fittings, and shutting off the water for days. A bad joint can leak inside a wall and cause mold and damage. Many places also need a permit and an inspection, and Angi lists permits at $50 to $500. Labor is about 70% of the bill, so DIY looks like a big saving. Still, one hidden leak can cost more than you saved. Hire a licensed plumber for the pipes, and save money by doing the wall painting yourself.
How to tell you need it
Rust colored water, low water pressure, and pipes that leak again and again are common signs. Old galvanized or lead pipes are another reason to replace them. Check for green stains on copper, damp walls, and a metal taste in the water. One leak is often just a repair, but many leaks in different spots mean the pipes are failing.
How to judge your quote
- Does the quote name the pipe type, such as PEX or copper?
- Does it include wall repair and painting, or only the pipes?
- Is the permit in the price, and who pulls it?
- How many days will the water be off?
- Compare the total with the range above: $1,500 to $15,000 per home for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Get at least three written quotes. Make sure each one names the same pipe type and the same list of rooms and fixtures.
- Ask about PEX. Angi lists PEX at $0.40 to $2 per foot, well below copper at $2 to $8 per foot.
- Ask if wall repair is in the price. Angi lists drywall repair at $300 to $900 and more, so compare a separate crew with the plumber's price.
- Time the job with other work. If walls are open for another project, one crew visit can save time, and time is most of the bill.
- Repair one section first if only one run is bad. Angi lists a single fixture at an average of $1,200, far below a full repipe.
Why this costs more in 2026
Trade labor now runs about $75 to $150 an hour in most of the US. Lumber, steel, copper, PVC and concrete all cost more than in 2024, and freight went up after the oil shock that began with the Iran war in February 2026. Because labor is about 70% of a repipe, any rise in plumber pay moves the whole price in 2026, and copper costs far more than PEX.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from Angi, ThePricer and Bob Vila. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does it cost to repipe a house?
Angi and Bob Vila list an average of $7,500 and a range of $1,500 to $15,000. ThePricer lists $4,500 to $15,000 for a pro whole house job.
Is PEX cheaper than copper?
Yes. Angi lists PEX at $0.40 to $2 per foot and copper at $2 to $8. ThePricer lists $4,500 to $12,000 for PEX and $8,000 to $20,000 and up for copper.
How much of the cost is labor?
Angi says labor is about 70% of the total, or around $5,250 on a $7,500 job. Bob Vila lists labor at $675 to $3,000 for about 15 hours of work.
How much does it cost to repipe a mobile home?
Angi and Bob Vila both list $1,500 to $4,000 for a mobile home.
What other costs come with repiping?
Angi lists a water main at $600 to $2,500, drywall repair at $300 to $900 and more, and permits at $50 to $500. A new water heater runs $850 to $1,750.