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Re-Piping

Plumbing Challenges and Repiping Options in Cape Coral and Lee County

Home plumbing is constructed to last for decades, but no system lasts forever. If you live in an older home, you may have pipes that are worn, prone to breaks and leaks, and have accumulated mineral deposits.

People who live in Southwest Florida must content with accelerated corrosion. Because Florida’s warm, humid climate helps bacteria grow faster than in cooler northern climates, water sources are usually treated with chlorine. When this chlorine combines with hydrogen sulfide and oxygen, it becomes corrosive, especially in plumbing using copper pipe.
Homes that use well systems with high levels of sulfur can also experience accelerated deterioration rates.

Whether you need a small amount of repiping done to replace a few bad pipes, or you need to have a complete pipe replacement, you can trust the work to Bergau Plumbing. Our licensed plumbers replace all of the existing pipes with top-quality materials and our workmanship is guaranteed.

Signs You May Need Repiping in Southwest Florida

For most homes and businesses, plumbing is almost invisible. It’s difficult for a layman to assess the state of your plumbing, which is why you should call a trusted, reputable plumbing expert like Bergau to do a complete inspection.

However, there are some signs you should look for that may indicate that a partial or complete repiping is in order.

Frequent or Repeated Leaks

If you are calling the plumber again and again to fix leaks and cracks in different parts of your home, you may be dealing with a system that is deteriorated and needs replacement. While every structure is different, if you have repaired three or more leaks in the past six months, you may need to get your home or business repiped.

Less obvious signs of failing plumbing include:

  • Decreased water pressure, or consistently low water pressure
  • A spike in water bills with no noticeable change in water usage
  • Smelling or seeing recurring mold or mildew

It’s also important to remember that copper piping in Southwest Florida can build up corrosion that breaks through the surface, creating recurring pinhole leaks. If you find bluish-greenish corrosion on copper piping, call the trust experts at Bergau Plumbing to assess your piping.

If Your Home or Business was Built Before 1980

While every structure is different, many homes or businesses need to be repiped about every 40 years. Homes with PVC pipes can expect a much longer lifespan, but if the building’s plumbing is made of brass, galvanized steel, cast iron, or copper, you may need to replace it.

The average lifespans of various types of piping in Florida are:

  • PVC: Indefinitely
  • Brass: 40-70 years
  • Galvanized steel: 20-50 years
  • Cast iron: 25-30 years
  • Copper: 10-20 years

If Your Plumbing Pipes are Visibly Corroded

Once you start seeing widespread corrosion on your home’s plumbing piping, it’s time to think about repiping.

Visible signs of corrosion can include rust-colored water coming from the faucets or spotted in your water appliances. You may notice rust-colored powder or markings on the pipes, flaking, or dimpling. Structures with copper piping may notice bluish-greenish tinting.

Note: If rust is only present in hot water, the culprit may be a rusted out water heater—not the piping.

If you’re unsure of the state of your pipes, or if you need to determine if the rust is coming from your pipes or the municipal water supply, call the trusted experts at Bergau Plumbing for a professional evaluation.

Polybutylene Pipes Should be Replaced Regardless of Condition

From 1978 to 1995, homes in Florida and around the country installed polybutylene pipes. This inexpensive plastic has turned out to be easy to rupture. This defect led to a Class Action Settlement, and polybutylene pipes are no longer accepted by U.S. building codes.

If you suspect you have polybutylene pipes in your home, call the trusted experts at Bergau for a complete evaluation.

We Offer Free Estimates in Southwest Florida

When you are experiencing problems with the water pipes in your Cape Coral or Lee County home, the pros at Bergau Plumbing can help. We’ll examine your pipes. In some cases, our service technicians may determine that a repiping is unnecessary. In those cases, Bergau provides you with an estimate for the less extensive repairs needed to fix the problem. Bergau Plumbing technicians are recognized experts in repiping. Call Bergau Plumbing today for your free estimate 239-766-4170.


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In some cases, our service technicians may see that a re-pipe is not necessary. In those cases, our professionals will happily inform you of this, and provide you with an estimate for only the repairs needed to fix the problem. Bergau Plumbing technicians are experts in this area, and we offer fair pricing. Call Bergau Plumbing today for your free estimate 239-766-4170.

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