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Plumbing costs · PEX repipe · Georgia

Whole-House Repipe (PEX) Cost in Georgia (2026)

What it costs, what is included and when to repair instead — a whole-house repipe in PEX or copper, planned to minimise wall openings, done in days with water back on each evening.

Quick answer

Whole-house repipe (PEX) costs about $4,300–$16,100 in Atlanta ($4,000–$15,000 nationally), taking 24–60 hours of labor at $85–$175 an hour, plus a service call fee of about $95 where the plumber charges one.

Galvanized steel, polybutylene and early copper lines corrode from the inside, and the leaks arrive one after another. Patching the fourth leak costs more than the first three, and homes with original pipe lose water pressure, stain fixtures and fail inspection when it is time to sell. This guide shows what whole-house repipe (PEX) should cost (about $4,300–$16,100 in Atlanta), how many hours a licensed plumber needs, what a quote must include and when a repair is the better call.

$4,300–$16,100

typical price in Atlanta

24–60 hours

labor time

$85–$175

plumber rate in Atlanta

$95

service call fee

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When do you need whole-house repipe (PEX)?

Galvanized steel, polybutylene and early copper lines corrode from the inside, and the leaks arrive one after another. A whole-house repipe in PEX or copper, planned to minimise wall openings, done in days with water back on each evening.

Signs it is time for pEX repipe

  • Several leaks in a year, brown water or falling pressure
  • Galvanized steel or polybutylene supply pipe
  • The home is being renovated and walls are open anyway

How whole-house repipe (PEX) is done

Diagnosis

about $95 service call

The plumber confirms the fault, checks access and the condition of the surrounding pipe, and gives a written price before starting.

The work

24–60 hours

New supply lines to every fixture, New shut-off valves at fixtures and the main, Wall and ceiling openings kept to a minimum. A permit is pulled where the city requires one.

Testing

Before the plumber leaves

The repair is tested under pressure or flow, joints are checked for leaks and the work area is cleaned up.

Paperwork

Permit and inspection

The inspection closes the permit and documents the work for insurance and resale. Licensing is set by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers.

How much does whole-house repipe (PEX) cost in Georgia?

Whole-house repipe (PEX) typically costs $4,300–$16,100 in Atlanta (local labor runs about 16% above the national average). size of the home and number of fixtures, pEX versus copper, single or multi-storey and slab or crawl space decide where you land in that range.

Whole-house repipe (PEX) cost by city

CityPlumber rateLabor (24–60 hours)Service callTypical job price
Atlanta, GA$85–$175/hr$2,040–$10,500$95$4,300–$16,100
Phoenix, AZ$85–$180/hr$2,040–$10,800$95$4,300–$16,200
Los Angeles, CA$110–$225/hr$2,640–$13,500$125$4,900–$18,300
Denver, CO$95–$195/hr$2,280–$11,700$110$4,500–$16,950
Washington, DC$115–$230/hr$2,760–$13,800$135$4,950–$18,600
Miami, FL$85–$175/hr$2,040–$10,500$95$4,300–$16,100
Chicago, IL$100–$200/hr$2,400–$12,000$110$4,600–$17,250
Indianapolis, IN$85–$170/hr$2,040–$10,200$95$4,250–$15,900
Labor = 24–60 hours × the local hourly rate. Job prices move the national price guide by each city's labor index (materials are national, labor is local). Prices are market guidance (estimates), not quotes.

What drives the price of your quote?

  • Size of the home and number of fixtures
  • PEX versus copper
  • Single or multi-storey and slab or crawl space
  • Access through finished walls
  • Permit and inspection
  • Drywall repair included or not

PEX repipe compared with related jobs

Related jobs are often quoted together: ask whether a combined visit lowers the service call and labor total.

JobTypical priceLabor hoursService
Whole-house repipe (PEX)$4,300–$16,10024–60repiping
Whole-house repipe (copper)$8,600–$26,80040–90repiping
Water heater replacement (tank)$1,400–$3,7502–4water heater installation
Drain cleaning$150–$5501–2drain cleaning
Sewer line replacement$3,200–$26,80016–40sewer line repair replacement

Why the cheapest pEX repipe quote can cost more

A very low price usually means a missing item: no permit, no haul-away, no code upgrades, or a part that will not carry a warranty. A job that fails in year two costs more than one done once, so compare the scope line by line, not only the total.

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What is included in a pEX repipe quote?

A complete quote lists every item below, names the parts or fixtures by brand and model, and says who pulls the permit and hauls the old equipment away.

Usually included

  • New supply lines to every fixture
  • New shut-off valves at fixtures and the main
  • Wall and ceiling openings kept to a minimum
  • Pressure test and inspection
  • Permit
  • Water on at the end of each day

Usually extra

  • Drywall patching and painting unless quoted
  • Drain, waste and vent lines
  • Fixture replacement
  • Water heater replacement

How long does whole-house repipe (PEX) take?

Whole-house repipe (PEX) takes 24–60 hours of labor for a licensed plumber, at $85–$175 an hour in Atlanta plus a service call fee of about $95. Larger jobs run over more than one day; ask when water or gas will be off.

Labor cost at local rates

HoursLow rate ($85/hr)High rate ($175/hr)
24 hours (simple)$2,040$4,200
60 hours (complex)$5,100$10,500
Hourly rates for Atlanta (Estimate from published plumber rate surveys (confirm against local quotes)). Many plumbers quote flat rates per job rather than by the hour; the hours explain the quote, they do not replace it.

After-hours and same-day work

Emergency and after-hours calls carry a premium on the labor and a higher call-out fee (about $150–$350 before the repair). If water or gas can be shut off safely, booking for the next business day usually costs less.

Repair or replace: which makes sense for pEX repipe?

A repair is the right call more often than quotes suggest. Use the rule most plumbers use: repair when the fault is a single part in a sound system, replace when failures repeat or the equipment is near the end of its life.

Repair when

  • One leak in a sound system
  • The pipe is copper or PEX and the home is newer

Replace when

  • Several leaks in a year, brown water or falling pressure
  • Galvanized steel or polybutylene supply pipe
  • The home is being renovated and walls are open anyway

Do you need a permit for whole-house repipe (PEX) in Georgia?

Usually yes. Water heaters, gas lines, sewer and main water lines and whole-house repipes need a plumbing permit and an inspection in most cities; the plumber pulls it and the fee goes on the quote. Licensing in Georgia is handled by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers.

What to check before work starts

  • The plumber's licence number (issued by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers)
  • Liability insurance and workers’ compensation
  • Who pulls the permit and whether the inspection fee is included
  • The warranty on parts and on labor, in writing

How whole-house repipe (PEX) works, step by step

From first call to finished job usually takes a few days, most of it scheduling and permits.

  1. 01

    Describe the job

    You describe the problem, the age of the home and the equipment, and send a photo if you can.

  2. 02

    Written quote

    A written, itemised quote: parts, labor, permit, disposal and the warranty on each.

  3. 03

    Permit (where needed)

    The plumber pulls the permit with your city or county before the work starts.

  4. 04

    The work

    New supply lines to every fixture, new shut-off valves at fixtures and the main and the rest of the agreed scope.

  5. 05

    Test, inspect, clean up

    The inspector signs off, the system is tested and the work area is cleaned up.

Whole-house repipe (PEX): questions

How much does whole-house repipe (PEX) cost?

About $4,300–$16,100 in Atlanta, or $4,000–$15,000 nationally, including 24–60 hours of labor. Size of the home and number of fixtures and pEX versus copper set the final price.

How long does whole-house repipe (PEX) take?

24–60 hours of labor for a licensed plumber, spread over more than one day for larger homes.

Do I need a permit for pEX repipe?

In most cities, yes. The plumber pulls it and the inspection documents the work. Licensing in Georgia is set by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers.

How long does a repipe take?

Most homes take two to five working days, with the water back on each night. Drywall repair and paint add time after the plumbing passes inspection.

PEX or copper for a repipe?

PEX costs less, installs faster with fewer joints and resists freeze damage; copper has a longer track record and some buyers prefer it. Both carry long warranties when installed correctly.

Do I need to repipe or just fix the leak?

One leak in a sound system is a repair. Several leaks in a year, brown water, low pressure or galvanized or polybutylene pipe point to a repipe.

Does a repipe need a permit?

Yes in nearly every jurisdiction. The inspection protects you and documents the work for insurance and resale.

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