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Your morning shower will have the pressure you’ve been missing for years. Water runs clear instead of that rusty brown mess. You can fill a pot without waiting forever or run multiple faucets without everything slowing to a trickle.
This happens when you finally replace those old galvanized pipes that have been slowly destroying your water quality. Those pipes corrode from the inside out, clogging your water flow and contaminating what comes through. New PEX or copper piping brings back the water pressure and quality your home deserves.
You stop worrying about pipes bursting and flooding your house. No more brown stains ruining your sinks. Your home value goes up, and your daily frustrations disappear.
Murray Plumbing arrives the next morning when other plumbers make you wait a week. We’ve earned our 5-star reputation by doing what we say we’ll do – showing up on time, working efficiently, and charging fair prices without surprises.
East Sacramento has plenty of homes from the 1950s and 60s still running on their original galvanized plumbing. We know these neighborhoods and understand what these older homes need. You’re not just another job to us – we’re your neighbors, and we treat your home the way we’d want ours treated.
We’re upfront about costs from the start. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no taking advantage of people when they’re dealing with plumbing emergencies. That’s why customers keep calling us back and recommending us to their friends.
We start by looking at your current plumbing and giving you the straight truth about what needs fixing. No scare tactics, no overselling – just an honest assessment of what’s wrong and what it’ll take to fix it right. We explain everything in plain English and show you pictures so you understand exactly what we’re dealing with.
Then we plan the most efficient way to get your new pipes installed with the least disruption to your daily routine. Most whole-house repipes take 1-2 days. We protect your belongings, work cleanly, and leave your house cleaner than we found it each day.
Finally, we test everything thoroughly and walk through your new system with you. We follow up to make sure everything’s working perfectly. You get reliable plumbing that’ll serve your family for decades, plus the confidence that comes from having the job done right the first time.
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Sacramento’s clay soil shifts and moves, putting stress on rigid pipes. Our water has minerals that speed up corrosion in certain materials. That’s why choosing the right pipe material matters more here than in other places.
PEX piping handles these local conditions exceptionally well. It flexes with ground movement instead of cracking. It resists our water chemistry better than old galvanized steel. And it installs faster with less wall cutting, which means less mess and lower costs for you.
Copper remains the premium choice if you want maximum longevity. It typically lasts 50-70 years and adds value that buyers recognize. We use advanced camera technology to map your current system precisely, so we know exactly what needs replacing and what can stay. No guesswork, no surprises.
Most Sacramento area homes cost between $5,000 and $30,000 to repipe completely, including wall repairs and finishing work. That’s a wide range because every house is different – a small single-story home with easy pipe access costs much less than a large two-story with pipes buried in hard-to-reach places.
The pipe material you choose makes a big difference too. PEX typically costs 30-40% less than copper for both materials and labor. We provide free estimates that break down all the costs clearly, so you know exactly what you’re paying for before any work starts.
Most whole-house repipes take 1-2 days for the actual pipe installation. Smaller homes with straightforward layouts might be done in a single day, while larger homes with multiple bathrooms and complex routing can take 3-4 days.
The timeline depends on your home’s size, how many bathrooms and kitchens you have, and whether your current pipes are easy to access. We’ll give you a realistic schedule during your estimate, and we stick to it. You won’t be without water for long – we make sure you have running water for at least one bathroom and the kitchen every night.
PEX makes sense for most East Sacramento homes because it costs less, installs faster, and handles our local soil conditions better than rigid materials. It’s been proven reliable in California for over a decade, and it resists the mineral content in our water supply.
Copper costs more upfront but lasts longer – often 70+ years versus 25-50 for PEX. It also adds more resale value. If you’re planning to stay in your home long-term and want maximum longevity, copper might be worth the extra investment. We’ll recommend the best option based on your specific situation and budget.
Brown or rust-colored water is the biggest red flag – it means your galvanized pipes are corroding from the inside and contaminating your water supply. Low water pressure throughout the house happens when that corrosion builds up and clogs your pipes.
If your home was built before 1970 and still has its original plumbing, those galvanized pipes are likely at the end of their 50-year lifespan. Frequent leaks, especially multiple leaks in different areas, mean the whole system is failing. Don’t wait for a major flood – it’s much cheaper to replace them proactively.
Many insurance companies won’t cover water damage from galvanized pipes because they consider old plumbing a maintenance issue that homeowners should address. They know these pipes have a limited lifespan, and they don’t want to pay for damage that could have been prevented.
This makes replacing old galvanized pipes even more important for protecting your finances. Upgrading to modern plumbing not only prevents costly water damage but may also help with insurance coverage. Some insurers even offer discounts for homes with updated plumbing systems.
We minimize wall damage by using strategic access points and choosing materials that work with your home’s layout. PEX piping is flexible enough to snake through existing wall cavities in many cases, which means less cutting and patching.
When we do need to open walls, we’re surgical about it – small, clean cuts that are easy to patch and paint. We protect your floors and furniture, clean up completely each day, and can coordinate with drywall contractors if needed. Most customers are surprised at how little disruption there actually is.
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