Plumbing pipe repair in San Antonio, TX
Split, pitted or rusted pipe gets cut back to sound material and rejoined with the right fittings for each side, so the patch ends up the strongest part of the run.
Signs you need this
- Burst or split pipe
- Pinhole leaks in copper
- Rusty water from galvanized lines
- Low pressure at certain fixtures
Why it happens
Copper develops pinholes from water chemistry and age. Galvanized steel rusts from the inside until it chokes off flow. Plastic lines crack when they freeze or get damaged. Every repair needs the right connection between old and new material, because a poor transition fitting becomes the next leak.
The cause matters as much as the fix. A pipe that split from freezing needs a different follow-up than one that pitted from the inside, and a joint that failed because pressure is running at 100 psi will keep failing until the pressure is dealt with. On every pipe repair we look at what led to it, check the pressure, and look at the pipe on either side of the damage. If the surrounding pipe is in good shape, one repair is all you need. If it is thin, scaled or crumbling, we will tell you, and let you decide whether to repair just this spot or plan for more.
What we check first
- Pipe type and condition around the damage
- Cause of the failure, such as freeze, corrosion or a nail
- Pressure in the system
- Access from above or below
Your options
Short section repair
For one damaged spot in sound pipe.
Longer run replacement
When a whole length is corroded.
Repipe
When failures keep happening throughout the house.
Before we get there
- Shut off the water to the damaged area
- Clear access to the pipe if possible
- Note any recent work near the pipe
What affects the price
A short section in open access is the least. Repairs in walls, ceilings or under floors take longer. Galvanized or cast iron transitions need special fittings that add some cost.
Homes built in the 1940s through the 60s around Palm Heights, Harlandale and the Westside may still have galvanized supply lines. If pressure has slowly faded over the years, that is often why.
Plumbing pipe repair questions
Can you repair any type of pipe?
Copper, PEX, CPVC, PVC, galvanized and cast iron, yes.
How do I know if I need a repipe?
Repeated leaks in different spots, rusty water and failing pressure point toward a repipe.
Is an emergency pipe repair 24/7?
Yes. Burst pipes are a call we take any time.
Why did my pipe burst in summer?
High pressure, corrosion or damage from shifting soil can cause failures any time of year.