Customized Piping & Re-piping Services
Old galvanized pipes that are failing, or a remodel that moves a bathroom or kitchen? We handle repiping for Los Gatos and South Bay homes, from a single room to the whole house.
Installing new piping or repiping your property is a big job, one that takes the skill and expertise of a professional plumbing team. When you need piping or repiping services in Los Gatos or the surrounding areas, rely on the experts at Simply Green Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter.
We have over 30 years of industry experience and are well-versed in all types of piping systems, big and small. Our team is committed to providing the highest quality work and customer service; we even offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee! We can work with you to find a cost-effective, customized solution for your home.
Copper or PEX: How We Help You Choose
Most whole-home repipes use one of two materials. Copper is the long-time standard. It lasts for decades, handles heat well, and is what many Los Gatos buyers expect to see under the house. PEX is flexible tubing that can run through walls with fewer openings, which often means less patching and a shorter job. Your water, the layout of the house, and how long you plan to stay all play a part. We walk you through both options for your home and put them side by side in writing, so you can choose with the full picture. For more on copper, see our copper repiping page.
What a Whole-Home Repipe Looks Like
Most single-family homes take a few days of on-site work, not weeks.
- We map every fixture, valve and line, and agree on the plan before work starts.
- We protect floors and furniture, then run the new lines through the crawl space, attic or walls.
- Fixtures are switched over one area at a time, with water restored each evening wherever possible.
- We pressure-test the new system, check every fixture, and clean up.
- Walls are opened only where needed, and we tell you up front what patching is included.
Repiping in Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Campbell
Many homes around here were built in the 1950s through the 1970s with galvanized steel water pipe. Galvanized rusts from the inside, so the pipe gets narrower year after year. That is why a shower that used to be strong slowly turns into a trickle, and why brown water shows up after the water has been off. Older homes in Saratoga and the Los Gatos hills, along with Monte Sereno and Campbell, see it most. If your house still has galvanized pipe, a repipe is the fix that lasts.
Signs You Need Repiping Services
In addition to installing brand new piping systems, we offer comprehensive repiping services for homeowners who need to replace their existing system.
How can you tell when the time has come for a re-pipe? Look out for these signs:
- dramatic fluctuations in water temperature
- low or uneven water pressure
- very hot or scalding water
- discolored or rust-colored water coming from the taps
- unusual thuds or screeches coming from pipes
- major leaks or recurring water leaks
- unexplained and unusual increases on your water bills
If your existing pipes are old, they may be corroded beyond repair. You may want to update the outdated piping materials to new ones, like copper.
These and other signs can indicate that it’s time to replace your pipes. If you’d like to learn more and want some peace of mind, we encourage you to reach out to our team today and request an appointment. We can conduct an inspection and determine if you should consider repiping your home. We are committed to complete honesty and dependable, trustworthy services.
Trust the Local Plumbing Professionals
It’s important that you only trust a trained professional to install, repair or replace plumbing pipes. At Simply Green Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter, we have the expertise, knowledge, and resources to get the job done efficiently and effectively. We offer customized solutions to meet your specific needs and budget.
We’ve been in business since 1988, helping hundreds of satisfied customers in the Los Gatos area and beyond. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. We make sure all plumbing installation, repairs and replacements meet local code requirements and other applicable standards.
Let us help you with all your plumbing needs. We are proud of our reputation for high quality service and results. We guarantee you will be 100% satisfied!
Customer Reviews
Carlos Hernandez and his partner showed up on time, and did the work in record time, finishing up a garage leak and three toilet issues around the house for us in just a few hours. I would recommend them to anyone, very friendly people too, great company.
Sean Harold, Google review
Simply Green came out to fix our clogged pipes and were done in no time. Carlos and Gerardo were prompt, clearly skilled and very customer oriented. Great job and thank you!
Denise Pringle, Google review
I needed a valve and flexible gas line replaced on my water heater. You came, fixed the problem and the two service persons were professional and friendly. Thank you
François Guèdenet, Google review
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From our Google reviews
“I had a full repipe done about a week ago on a three unit apartment building. Bill and his crew were awesome! With Bill running the show, everything was done as planned, on schedule and passed inspections with flying colors. … Bill and his crew did a great job!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my house needs a repipe?
Repeated pinhole leaks, rusty or discolored water, dropping pressure, and original galvanized or aging copper piping are the classic signs. One leak is a repair; a pattern of leaks in the same aging system is the pipe telling you it is done.
How long does a whole-house repipe take?
Most single-family repipes take a few days of on-site work, with water restored each evening wherever possible. Walls are opened only where needed and patched after inspection.
Copper or PEX?
Both are proven. Copper is time-tested and rigid; PEX is flexible, quiet, and handles our water chemistry well. We will recommend based on your home, budget, and local code, then install either correctly, to code.
Will a repipe fix my water pressure?
If the pressure loss is from corroded, narrowed galvanized pipe, then yes, dramatically. We verify the cause first with a pressure test so you are not paying for a repipe that would not solve the actual problem.
