Sacramento Repipe Services
Specializing in repipe services for copper and PEX piping in the greater Sacramento area.
We'll replace your old galvanized steel pipes or defective Kitec pipe fittings with ease.
We Repipe Homes in the Sacramento Area
What does it mean to repipe your house? Repiping is the process of replacing all the existing piping in your home with new, upgraded piping, usually copper or PEX. The fittings and valves are also replaced. This creates better water pressure, eliminates bad tasting water caused by contaminated pipes, and mitigates the risk of water damage from an unexpected pipe burst.
Why do homeowners repipe their houses? A repipe job is usually done because the pipes are old galvanized steel, defective Kitec pipes, have burst, or are in danger of bursting. If you have rust-colored or bad smelling water, have low water pressure, notice visible oxidation on your pipes, or live in a home that has not had the pipes replaced in 50 years or more, you could be ready for a repipe job.
Replacing defective pipes before they burst. In some cases, homes built in certain years may have used substandard water piping. There are lawsuits that have been filed in these cases because of water damage sustained from pipes bursting spontaneously. No matter what the reason for your repipe project, rest assured that the team at Wise Monkey has decades of combined experience handling repipe projects.
Our team works in a well-coordinated and efficient process to replace each old pipe in your home with brand new, durable water pipes and fittings, ensuring that your home is protected from potential water damage and pipe corrosion.
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House?
The average home costs about $5,000 to $30,000 to repipe, for a one to three bedroom house, including finish and paint.
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Our Services
Copper Repiping
Replace your old galvanized pipes with long-lasting, durable copper pipes. If you have low water pressure, leaks, or funny tasting water, your old pipes likely must be replaced soon.
PEX Repiping
Perfect for interior piping, PEX is corrosion resistant in areas where the water has high pH levels. This piping option can last up to 75 years. Expands and contracts flexibly in changing weather.
Kitec Replacement
Homes built between the mid-1990s and 2007 may have Kitec pipes, which are prone to burst spontaneously. We can repipe your home with stable options like copper or PEX, and be done quickly.
What You Should Know About Kitec
Kitec is a polymer pipe that was typically installed in homes between 1995 and 2007. The issue with Kitec pipes is they are known to spontaneously burst, particularly on the hot water pipes. When Kitec pipes burst, it can cause extensive water damage to your home, including mold and mildew.
From the mid-1990s to 2007, Kitec was thought to be a cheaper alternative to copper piping. Recalls on Kitec piping began in 2005, about ten years after it became popular as a piping option. This implies that Kitec pipes may only last about ten years. Homes that have Kitec plumbing will likely experience increasingly more pipe failure as time goes on.
Copper Repiping
Many homes in the Sacramento area that were built several decades ago used galvanized piping, which can degrade and fail due to dezincification. Copper piping is resistant to corrosion, and will not degrade or erode in the elements.
Wise Monkey Repipe uses high quality, heavy grade “Type L” copper piping that is made in the USA, and is manufactured using strict guidelines. This means your repipe job should last for decades.
Lastly, if you ever plan on reselling your home, copper piping is preferred for most home buyers.
PEX Repiping
PEX stands for cross-linked polyethylene. This piping is a type of plastic made from high-density polyethylene. PEX is very flexible, doesn’t make any noise when the water runs, and is extremely durable. For over ten years, PEX has been approved for repiping replacements in California. PEX is best suited for under-floor heating systems, in-home sprinkler systems and some outdoor use.The lifespan of PEX piping is close to 75 years for a residential building in the Sacramento area.
One additional consideration is PEX can withstand freezing conditions without bursting, and also is resistant to degradation from water with high pH levels. Check the chart below for comparisons of Copper pipping vs PEX piping.
Copper vs. PEX — What’s the Difference?
Which type of piping should you install in your home if you decide to repipe? There are several factors you should consider when looking at copper vs PEX. These include the pH of the local water source, climate, structure of the house, and future plans for the house.
Here is a chart of some pros and cons of both copper and PEX piping.
| Copper | PEX |
| Costs a bit more than PEX | Lower cost than copper pipes |
| Installs quickly due to ubiquitous use | Does not require soldering to install |
| 50 year limited manufacturer warranty | 25 year limited manufacturer warranty |
| Corrosion resistant | Corrosion resistant |
| Pipes can freeze in extreme cold | Freeze resistant |
| Rodent proof | Rodents can chew through PEX |
| Fully recyclable | Cannot be recycled |
| UV light does not affect copper | Can break down with extended lengths of exposure to sunlight |
| Has no reactions with chlorinated or fluoridated water | Excessive chlorine in water can create chemical reactions |
| Requires more water in pipes to work at peak levels | Less water required to maintain pressure compared to copper |
| Acidic water can cause corrosion over many years | Entirely resistant to acidic water |
This place was a referral, and a great one it was!! Had leaky pipes 2 yrs ago, and got 3 quotes. Prices were all very close, but timeliness, efficiency, courtesy, respect for property, and above all, QUALITY of the repair and finished work was FLAWLESS! Great group to work with, their cleanup was unbelievable - never had a contractor leave the jobsite so clean. I liked their work so much I’ve called them back to do another (elective) plumbing job and partial kitchen remodel. All fabulously finished to perfection! Very happy to refer them and also happy to answer any questions a prospective client has.
We had an excellent experience with our recent whole-house repipe with Wise Monkey, and I can’t recommend them enough! Kellen, Chris, and Will were incredibly professional—quick, clean, and efficient. They got the job done fast and took great care to minimize disruption in our home. After the repipe, Todd and Christina handled the drywall repair and paint, and their work was just as impressive. Everything looks seamless—as if nothing was ever touched! If you’re looking for a reliable, skilled, and respectful crew for a repipe job, this is the team to call. We’re so glad we chose them!
We had to get a repipe done because of a leak under the slab. Insurance wouldn't cover it so we had to pay out of pocket. Not only were these guys considerably less expensive than a lot of other companies, they were efficient, dependable & professional. In places they had to get into the walls, they textured & paint matched so you'd never know there was work done. I'd definitely recommend this company to anyone! Thank you Kellen & William!
Kellen and crew were top notch. EVERYTHING went smoothly with our whole house repipe. Their experience was quite evident. We only had the water off for a short time. Highly recommend!
The construction quality is perfect. Checked and confirmed multiple times. A good company to recommend.
Superb! The best experience I have ever had with a contractor. This business has the re-piping process down to a science. Hardworking and pleasant guys. From the owners to the employees , everyone on the job was skilled and knowledgeable. I did not fully believe it when the owner told me there would be no physical trace of their work once they were done re-piping my home, but he was right. There is absolutely no trace of Wise Monkey having been in my house. Their wall patching, paint matching and clean-up skills are truly remarkable. More importantly, the re-pipe job was skillfully done and on time. I highly recommend this company.
Wise Monkey repiped my whole house and did an amazing job! I highly recommend this company.
We bought a house in 2012 with Kitec piping (built in 2003). Having dealt with water damage in our previous home, when we eventually learned of the "Kitec problem" ( 2018) we eventually decided to repipe before there was water damage. After getting several estimates, we went with Wise Monkey. They seemed to have the most detailed, comprehensive estimate at a reasonable price (one estimate was $10,000 more than Wise Monkey and that contractor didn't provide finish work - like putting the sheetrock back that was cut out, taping, texturing or painting). The work on our house was finished over a month ago. We are so thankful for Wise Monkey's customer service and skill at what they do. They did more than we had anticipated, they did it in the time frame they had said they would, they were extremely careful to take care of our house (they cleaned up every day after work, the finish work is so perfect that no one would ever guess walls had been opened up) They were efficient and very pleasant to have in our home. They are very responsive and dedicated to making sure we, the home owners, were pleased with their work. BTW, prior to the repipe, we had not been able to use hot water in our laundry room because of hammering. A few years ago, we had another plumbing company come out to see what that was about. They couldn't get it to stop. The hammering had been getting worse in other areas of the house. Because the pipes are now properly installed (and insulated as well), we can use hot water in the washing machine without the house feeling like it's going to explode (another reason we decided to not wait any longer to do the repipe). We couldn't be more pleased with our entire experience with Wise Monkey.
Kellen and his team do incredible work. From the initial walk which was very intuitive to the constant communication and coordination of the upcoming re-pipe of our home. We had a major slab leak in our home and I gathered 3 quotes for a re-pipe after veering away from the jack hammer destroying our kitchen, family room, and custom stair case. Upon reviewing the quotes and the character of who presented them, it was a no-brainer. When the Wise Monkey team arrived on day one they covered and protected our home, and took special care of the stairs. They worked like a finely tuned machine as they moved through our home installing all of the new plumbing. Great install done without error! Inspection was signed off and then the drywall patch and paint team arrived. Same thing, total professionals and every patch is unrecognizable. I'm a General Contractor with a drywall background and I've never seen work of this quality. The drywall team even fixed a patch on our kitchen ceiling from the previous owner. The plumbing team even reconfigured our main along with the spigot, pool auto fill, and irrigation connection. Cleaned up a plumbing mess that the pool guys had left. Can't say enough good things about Wise Monkey and the way they do business. We went with Kellen's recommendation and had the Gunfros water recirculating system installed. Hot water to the tap right now! Thx Kellen and team!
We had our work done about 6 months ago. In the beginning, when they finished the job, we found some painting job that needed touch up. Todd came and did an excellent job to touch up. the most amazing thing si yesterday, we found water in the backyard and it was just on one spot outside the kitchen, thought it might be some leakage from the piping. Kellan took my email seriously and sent Will over to check on it. Will came and found out it was from the gutter. He did not say anything negative and helped me to clean the gutter. The issue was resolved. The yard is dry now. They kept their promise and responded as soon as they could, on the same day. Very impressed.
Wise Monkey did a fantastic job repiping our home. The team was professional, courteous, responsive, and really went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. They kindly helped us with rebuilding some irrigation out front, patched extra holes in the garage leaving it better than they found it, and even brought our dogs treats. We appreciated that they provided drywall work as well; patching, retexturing, and painting after the repipe was complete. It was very easy to work with them and they offered a competitive price. We highly recommend Wise Monkey!
In March 2022 we found a home we wanted to purchase that was built in 2004 and had Kitec plumbing. After research and considerable worry, we decided we would only go ahead with the purchase if we felt comfortable with a company to Repipe the whole house for us. We got multiple bids and chose Wise Monkey Repipe. We worked with Kellen from beginning to end and he made the process as stress-free as possible. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Kellen and Wise Monkey. They did everything they said they would do and more. Fantastic to work with and the job they did was terrific. We were of course concerned about the drywall sections that get cut out being noticeable after the work was done (they reinstall the drywall pieces, texture, and paint to match the rest of the wall) and I would defy someone to tell me where they cut the drywall - looks like they were never here! We also liked that they use PEX-A and not PEX-B (watch YouTube videos to educate yourself as we did). They also installed a new water heater for us - perfect! Best Contractor experience we've had. Our sincere thanks to Kellen and the rest of the Wise Monkey team.
Sacramento’s Expert Repipe Contractor
With 50+ combined years of experience in repiping residential homes, the team at Wise Monkey Repipe & Construction is here to help you preemptively keep your home dry and free from water damage from failing pipes. We can identify whether your home is at risk of spontaneously bursting pipes. Our crew will quickly and efficiently install new pipes in your home with minimal invasiveness.
We serve Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rocklin, Lincoln, Natomas, Rancho Murieta, and the rest of the greater Sacramento metro area.
Updated May 21st, 2025