Repiping a house costs $1,500 to $15,000 in Angi project data, with an average of $7,500 and labor making up about 70 percent of the bill.1 Whole-house estimates from other sources span $2,300 to $16,000 depending on home size and what each one counts. Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on home size, fixture count, pipe material, wall access, permits, and local plumber rates.
$7,500
average whole-house repipe (Angi)
$0.40 – $2
PEX per linear foot
$2 – $8
copper per linear foot
about 70%
labor share (Angi)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $7,500 average; $1,500 – $15,000 | Project data, whole-house repipe |
| HomeAdvisor | $1,250 average; $370 – $2,130 | Partial repipe or single pipe run |
| Forbes Home | $3,000 – $16,000 | Existing 2,000 sq ft home, full replacement |
| HomeGuide | $2,300 – $5,100 | Whole-house replumb table |
| Bob Vila | $7,500 average; $1,500 – $15,000 | Attributes its figures to Angi and HomeAdvisor |
The averages disagree more here than in most cost guides, and the biggest gap is a labeling problem. HomeAdvisor lists a $1,250 average for repiping, but its own text ties that figure to partial repipes and single pipe runs; whole-house work costs far more.4 Bob Vila attributes its figures to Angi and HomeAdvisor, so it is not an independent measurement.2 Treat $7,500 (Angi) as the whole-house benchmark and $1,250 (HomeAdvisor) as the partial-job benchmark, and the sources stop contradicting each other.
Pipe material costs per linear foot
| Material | Cost per linear foot | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| PEX | $0.40 – $2 (Forbes average $1.15) | 80 to 100 years |
| CPVC | $0.50 – $1 (Forbes average $0.98) | 50 to 70 years |
| Copper | $2 – $8 (Forbes average $3 for supply lines) | 50 to 100 years |
Angi and Bob Vila land on the same three ranges, and the Forbes averages sit inside them.1,2,3 PEX is the budget and flexibility leader, CPVC the mid-price rigid option, and copper the premium pick with the longest track record. Material is usually the smaller half of the bill; labor dominates.1
Cost by home size
| Home size | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom, 1,500 sq ft | $2,280 – $5,120 | Bob Vila |
| 2,000 sq ft, full replacement | $3,000 – $16,000 | Forbes Home |
| Mobile home | $1,500 – $4,000 | Angi, Bob Vila |
HomeAdvisor prices new plumbing at about $4.50 per square foot, which works out to $3,600 for an 800-square-foot home and $13,500 for 3,000 square feet, but it bases that rate on new-construction rough-in work rather than occupied-home repipes, so treat it as a different job type, not a repipe quote.4
Cost by fixture (Angi)
| Fixture | Cost |
|---|---|
| Sink | $350 – $800 |
| Dishwasher | $400 – $800 |
| Washing machine | $350 – $1,500 |
| Shower | $600 – $1,600 |
| Water heater | $700 – $1,800 |
Angi puts the average at about $1,200 per fixture depending on the piping required.1
Labor and other costs
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Labor | about 70% of total (Angi); $45 – $200 per hour (Bob Vila); $675 – $3,000 for a 15-hour job (Bob Vila) | two sources |
| Permits | $50 – $500 | Angi, Bob Vila, Forbes |
| Drywall repair after access | $300 – $900+ | Angi |
| Reinspection if required | $25 – $150 | Angi |
| Water main replacement | $600 – $2,500 | Angi, Bob Vila |
Repiping usually means cutting into walls and ceilings to reach old lines, so drywall repair is a real budget line, not a maybe.1,2
Repair or repipe
A plumbing inspection costs $250 to $1,200 and can settle whether targeted repairs will do.2 New pipes last 50 to 100 years depending on material, and Angi notes new pipes can prevent costly water damage and mold problems.1
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Sources
1. Angi — Cost to Repipe a House
2. Bob Vila — Cost to Repipe a House
3. Forbes Home — Cost to Install or Replace Plumbing
4. HomeAdvisor — Cost to Install New Plumbing Pipes
5. HomeGuide — Average Plumbing Estimates