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Repipe cost estimator

Pipe, fittings, drywall repair and permits priced per fixture by material and access.

By the LocalServiceHQ editorial team
Updated Oct 29, 2026
Formulas and sources listed below
Prices checked Oct 2026
Your job
Access
Scope
Your estimate
Typical total
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pipe, fittings, labour, drywall and permit
Cost per fixture
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installed
Typical range for this job: —
How it adds upTypical
Pipe and fittingsPEX or copper, by fixture count
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Labourabout 55% of the installed price
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Drywall repair and paintopening and closing walls, then patching
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Permit and inspection$100–$400, required in most cities
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Cost per fixturetotal ÷ fixture count
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US repipe prices for October 2026: PEX $250–$650 per fixture and copper $600–$1,400 installed. Slab or finished-wall access adds about 25%, and drywall patching plus paint is a separate allowance.
Ask whether the quote includes drywall patching and paint. That line alone is often $500 to $2,000.
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How the math works

PEX
Material
$250 to $650 per fixture
Faster install, fewer fittings, tolerant of freezing.
Copper
Material
$600 to $1,400 per fixture
Longer life, higher material cost, needs skilled soldering or press fittings.
Access factor
Labour
slab or finished walls: +25%
Opening and closing walls is where the hours go.
Drywall repair
Finish
$0 to $2,000
Patch and paint after the rough-in is tested.

Common starting points

Typical US whole-house repipes with a $600 drywall allowance.

Tap a preset in the calculator above to load a typical job, then adjust the numbers to match your site.
Starting points: 8 fixtures, PEX · 12 fixtures, PEX · 12 fixtures, copper · 12 fixtures, slab access · 20 fixtures, PEX

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How to use the repipe cost estimator

Count the fixtures, pick the material, then compare bids on access and drywall repair.

1
Count the fixtures
Sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, hose bibs and appliances.
2
Choose the material
PEX for cost and speed, copper for longevity and heat resistance.
3
Confirm access
Crawl space and basement jobs are cheaper than slab or finished walls.
4
Test and patch
Pressure test before closing walls, then patch and paint.

Mistakes that cost homeowners money

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Choosing copper on price alone without counting fittings and labour.
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Skipping the pressure test before the walls are closed.
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Forgetting drywall patch and paint in the budget.
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Repiping only part of the house and leaving galvanised pipe in the walls.

Repipe cost estimator FAQ

How much does it cost to repipe a house?

A whole-house PEX repipe typically costs $4,000 to $8,000, and copper $8,000 to $15,000. Twelve fixtures with a drywall allowance lands near $5,400 in PEX.

PEX is cheaper, faster and resists freezing; copper lasts longer and handles high heat. Most US repipes today use PEX.

Two to five days for a typical house, plus drywall patching and inspection. Slab homes take longer because of access.

Yes in most jurisdictions. A plumbing permit and inspection are standard, and insurance often asks for the inspection record.

Usually yes, with water off during the day. Plan for a few days without showers or laundry.

It does not add appraised value directly, but it removes galvanised or polybutylene pipe that fails inspections and insurance underwriting.

Using the calculator defaults, 8 fixtures, pex gives Typical total: $4,050 and Cost per fixture: $506, with a typical range $2,710 to $6,280. Change the waste allowance, material or thickness to match your site.

Using the calculator defaults, 20 fixtures, pex gives Typical total: $8,850 and Cost per fixture: $443, with a typical range $5,710 to $14,080. Change the waste allowance, material or thickness to match your site.