Repipe Specialists

PEX · copper · galvanized replacement · slab-leak-driven repipes · permit pulled, drywall coordinated

A meaningful share of Coachella Valley homes were built between 1965 and 1985 with galvanized steel supply lines. Galvanized has a lifespan of about 40-60 years — which means a lot of valley homes are now in or past the failure window. The pattern is reliable: pinhole leaks start showing up under sinks and behind walls, then a slab leak hits, and the question stops being “can we patch this one” and becomes “is the rest of the supply system about to fail too.” Anthem handles whole-home repipes — PEX or copper — with a 2-3 day timeline for most homes. We pull the permit, route the new lines through accessible walls and attics, and coordinate drywall repair so you’re not living in patched holes for weeks.

What’s in a repipe

Galvanized Replacement

The most common repipe driver in the desert. Old galvanized supply lines from 60s/70s/80s tract construction get replaced with PEX (most common) or copper (when specified). Lifespan reset; reduced leak risk; better water pressure.

PEX vs. Copper

PEX is our default recommendation for residential repipes — faster install, lower cost, freeze-resistant, fewer joints. Copper when the homeowner specifically wants copper or when local code requires it for certain runs.

Slab-Leak-Driven Repipes

When a slab leak hits and the home is already old enough that the rest of the supply system is suspect, sometimes a whole-home repipe makes more sense than chasing the next pinhole leak six months later. We’ll tell you straight when that math works.

Drywall Coordination

We coordinate with a drywall repair vendor as part of the repipe so you’re not living in patched access holes. The drywall vendor is separate billing — we give you their bid up front.

Anthem plumber working on a repipe project

What a repipe actually costs — honestly

Repipe pricing is highly variable because access matters more than total line footage. Here’s the honest range:

Single-story home, accessible attic, PEX: usually $4,500–$8,000. Most efficient case.
Single-story home, slab-only routing, PEX: $7,000–$13,000. More wall access needed.
Two-story home, mixed routing, PEX: $9,000–$16,000.
Copper instead of PEX: add 25–40% to any of the above.
Drywall repair is separate billing through a vendor we coordinate. Typical range $800–$2,500 depending on access holes.

We give you a real written quote after a walkthrough — not a range over the phone.

Suspect a repipe is coming? Get a real walkthrough.

Call (760) 895-2621

Service areas

La Quinta · Palm Desert · Palm Springs · Indio · Rancho Mirage · Indian Wells · Cathedral City · Coachella · Desert Hot Springs · Bermuda Dunes · Thousand Palms · Thermal · Mecca

Frequently asked questions

How do I know I need a repipe vs. a one-off leak repair?

Generally: one leak in an otherwise sound system = repair. Multiple leaks within a year, OR a slab leak in a 50+ year old home with original galvanized = whole-home repipe is usually the right answer. We’ll walk through the math with you before you commit either way.

PEX or copper — which should I pick?

PEX is our default recommendation for residential repipes: faster install, lower cost, fewer joints (fewer failure points), freeze-resistant. Copper when the homeowner specifically requests it or when a local code requires it for certain runs. PEX is what we install most often in the Coachella Valley.

How long does a repipe take?

Single-story home, accessible attic: typically 2-3 days. Two-story or slab-only routing: 3-5 days. Drywall repair after the plumbing is done adds another 1-2 days through the vendor.

Will I be without water during the repipe?

Water is shut off only during specific connection windows — usually a few hours at a time, scheduled with you. The rest of the install happens around the existing system.

Are you licensed for this?

Yes — CSLB #1001659, C-36 plumbing classification. General liability and workers’ comp. Every repipe is permit-pulled and signed off by the inspector.