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Old 09-18-2013, 07:32 PM
 
Location: 0.83 Atmospheres
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Asked one plumbing company and just by size/build (kitchen and toilet on main, two bathrooms upstairs) of house, it should not exceed $3k, more like $2500 for all PEX pipe replacement so I'm leaning towards replacing them.
It'll also help when I sell the house. I can claim all PB plumbing replaced.

The catch is, they don't fix the drywalls after cutting holes so either I have to reseal and paint the wall or find someone to do that.
I'll be painting whole interior anyways so painting is not an issue, but fixing drywall is.
That doesn't seem too bad. Is the drywall textured or smooth?

I did not know that stuff was so problematic. I am just finishing a house build right now and they used all PEX. Is was a little leary about it, but read up on it and feel good. I like copper. It's easy to work on, but PEX seems to be a very good product.
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Old 09-19-2013, 09:29 AM
 
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That doesn't seem too bad. Is the drywall textured or smooth?

I did not know that stuff was so problematic. I am just finishing a house build right now and they used all PEX. Is was a little leary about it, but read up on it and feel good. I like copper. It's easy to work on, but PEX seems to be a very good product.
Not sure.
Here is a picture.
It feels smooth but does not look completely smooth. It's just like what apartments have.
Even the ceiling is popcorn ceiling.




I got a quote for anywhere between $1800-$2600 for PEX pipe replacement so not too bad.
I'll research more and may get even cheaper.

Do you guys have an idea on how much of that amount is labor and how much is material?
PEX pipes at Homedepot are very cheap.

Cheaper 3/4" 100ft. roll is less than $30.
Most expensive Sharkbite version is around $800 so most is just on the installation.
That's a lot of money to route plastic tube around the house.
I may have to find a handyman and buy PEX tubes myself.
If you guys know anyone like that, I'll appreciate information.
thanks

Edit: The quote was for this pipe: Wirsbo AquaPEX.
300ft roll of 1" tube is $372: http://www.amazon.com/Uponor-Wirsbo-...irsbo+1+tubing

300ft roll of 3/4" is even cheaper @ 187: http://www.amazon.com/Uponor-Wirsbo-...o+3%2F4+tubing

100ft roll of 3/4" is only $62: http://www.amazon.com/Uponor-Wirsbo-...o+3%2F4+tubing

I think this house uses 150-200 ft. Not sure if all are 1" or 3/4".
Anyways, looks like material is not even $400 even with 1" pipe and full 300ft length.
I've seen videos where the PEX tubes are inserted through holes to avoid breaking down walls/ceilings as they can be easily contoured.
If that's the case, that's some expensive contouring.
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Old 09-19-2013, 11:30 AM
 
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No possible way I would trust a "handyman" to open my walls and install plumbing. That could be a disaster waiting to happen. I would only trust a licensed ans insured plumber with an excellent reputation. You never regret spending money once the job is finished. You only regret it when you don't spend it.
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Old 09-19-2013, 12:26 PM
 
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No possible way I would trust a "handyman" to open my walls and install plumbing. That could be a disaster waiting to happen. I would only trust a licensed ans insured plumber with an excellent reputation. You never regret spending money once the job is finished. You only regret it when you don't spend it.
Ya that's the scary part.
I'll check with few companies and see what I get.
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Old 09-19-2013, 01:27 PM
 
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It's definitely textured. That is cheaper than getting a completely smooth finish. That's a good thing for you.
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Old 09-20-2013, 09:27 AM
 
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It's definitely textured. That is cheaper than getting a completely smooth finish. That's a good thing for you.
Okay thanks.
So I think hiring a licensed plumber for pipe replacement and then hiring a handyman for drywall repair is better way to go.
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Old 10-14-2013, 10:09 AM
 
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House closing is this week.
Bad news is I'm losing job in December so need to do critical fixes only like plumbing, interior paint and carpet.
Everything else has to wait.
The fun begins.
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Old 10-22-2013, 01:22 PM
 
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Got quote from the guy and it's $3.6k with county inspection and without dry wall repairs.
That's quite a bit more from his initial guesstimate.
I don't understand why it's so freaking expensive.
The pipe is less than $200 and another $300 for accessories like valves, T-joints, crimps, washers etc...
I understand there is additional cost for equipment, license, insurance etc... plus labor, but still. Dang!

Basement is unfinished and I can see all the pipes right there going to garden hose, kitchen and 1/2 bath on main level.
I think I can replace pipes in the basement myself for the kitchen and main level bath as there is no need to tear down the dry wall for that.
Besides that, there is connection for washer/dryer on the main level and two bathrooms on 2nd floor.
That's a lot of dinero for routing a plastic pipe to 2nd floor to 3 sinks, 2 toilets, 2 showers and a tub.

I may go do the plumbing certification myself and still come ahead.
Any DIY'ers here?
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Old 10-28-2013, 10:51 AM
 
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No possible way I would trust a "handyman" to open my walls and install plumbing. That could be a disaster waiting to happen. I would only trust a licensed ans insured plumber with an excellent reputation. You never regret spending money once the job is finished. You only regret it when you don't spend it.
Back to the topic.
A licensed/insured plumbing company is doing the work but looks like he does have helpers doing most of the work.
So I guess I'm okay even though I consider helper as a handyman.
He will be using 3/4" lines and then 1/2" to fixtures, copper pipe in/around HWH with frost free pipes to the garden hoses.
For the joints he will be using heat/friction based coupling instead of copper crimps. He said they are better.

He'll try as much as possible to cut a square piece of drywall so he can put/screw it back on the wall.
Once that's done, I'm not sure if I can put some drywall putty and paint over it or need additional drywall work.
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Old 10-28-2013, 12:43 PM
 
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Back to the topic.
A licensed/insured plumbing company is doing the work but looks like he does have helpers doing most of the work.
So I guess I'm okay even though I consider helper as a handyman.
He will be using 3/4" lines and then 1/2" to fixtures, copper pipe in/around HWH with frost free pipes to the garden hoses.
For the joints he will be using heat/friction based coupling instead of copper crimps. He said they are better.

He'll try as much as possible to cut a square piece of drywall so he can put/screw it back on the wall.
Once that's done, I'm not sure if I can put some drywall putty and paint over it or need additional drywall work.
You're going to have to try to blend the texture from the old drywall. Get a good look at it, take a picture, and then go talk to to someone at a paint store and get their advice on matching if you plan to DYI.
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