Whole-Home Repiping Cost in Tampa Bay

Whole-home repipe pricing in Tampa Bay tracks two big variables: square footage (which drives linear feet of pipe and number of fixture connections) and material choice (PEX vs copper). Here is what we typically see on real Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco jobs:

PEX whole-home repipe (most common in Tampa):

• 2 bath, 1,500 sqft single-story: $4,500 to $6,500
• 3 bath, 2,000 sqft single-story or two-story: $5,500 to $8,500
• 4 bath, 3,000 sqft larger home: $7,500 to $11,500

Copper whole-home repipe (3 to 4x the material cost):

• 2 bath, 1,500 sqft: $9,500 to $14,500
• 3 bath, 2,000 sqft: $11,500 to $17,500
• 4 bath, 3,000 sqft: $14,500 to $22,500

What moves the price up or down:

• Above-slab vs slab tunnel reroute: running new lines through attic and walls is the standard path. If we have to tunnel under a slab to abandon failed lines, add $1,500 to $3,500.
• Drywall patching: some quotes include patching, others bill it separately at $895 to $2,495 depending on access cuts.
• Permit and inspection: we pull the Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco permit and schedule the inspection; the permit fee is billed separately.
• Crawl space vs attic accessibility: tight attics or low crawl spaces add labor hours.
• Fixture count: more sinks, hose bibs, and tub valves = more tie-ins.
• Water heater rework: if we are repiping and you also want a tankless or 50-gallon swap, plan for $1,845 (50 gallon Rheem tank) or $1,278 (electric) to $4,660 (gas tankless) on top.

A typical Tampa whole-home repipe runs 1 to 3 days for the plumbing portion, plus 1 to 2 days of drywall patching after inspection passes. Here is how the timeline shakes out:

Day 0 (FREE in-home estimate): we walk the home, count fixtures, check attic and crawl space access, identify slab vs above-slab routing, and write a flat-rate quote. No diagnostic fee, no obligation.

Permit pull: Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco issue plumbing permits within 24 to 48 hours of submission. We handle the paperwork.

Day 1 to 2 (plumbing work): water shut off at the meter, new PEX runs pulled through attic and wall cavities, tied into every fixture (kitchen, baths, laundry, hose bibs, water heater), pressure tested at 100 PSI for 15+ minutes to verify zero leaks.

Day 2 to 3 (county inspection): inspector arrives in a 2 to 4 hour window, verifies pressure test and code compliance, signs the permit.

Day 3 to 4 (drywall patching): access cuts patched, mudded, sanded. Most homeowners handle the final paint touch-up themselves to match existing wall color.

Maintenance plan members get priority scheduling on repipes and skip the line during busy summer months. Financing with rates from 0% APR is available on full repipes with approved credit. Every quote starts with a FREE in-home estimate. Call (813) 343-2212.

In Tampa Bay, a whole-house PEX repipe runs about $4,500 to $6,500 for a 2 bath, 1,500 sq ft home, $5,500 to $8,500 for a 3 bath, 2,000 sq ft home, and $7,500 to $11,500 for a 4 bath, 3,000 sq ft home. Copper runs about $9,500 to $22,500 across the same home sizes. Tunneling under the slab instead of rerouting through the attic adds $1,500 to $3,500, and the permit fee is billed separately.

How much does it cost to repipe a house with PEX?

For most 2 to 3 bath Tampa Bay homes, $4,500 to $8,500 with PEX. PEX is the material we recommend for most homes: it costs less than copper, goes in faster with fewer joints, and holds up well in our hard water.

How much does polybutylene pipe replacement cost in Florida?

Polybutylene replacement is a whole-house repipe, so the PEX numbers above apply. Homes built from 1978 to 1995 are the ones most likely to have it. See our polybutylene pipe guide for how to spot it and what it means for your insurance.

Repipe cost in Tampa, Brandon, and St. Petersburg

We price repipes the same way everywhere we work, by home size, pipe material, and routing, not by city. What changes from one area to the next is the house. Carrollwood, Citrus Park, Town N Country, parts of Brandon, and much of New Tampa were built in the polybutylene years. Older Tampa and St. Petersburg homes more often have galvanized steel, which scales up and loses pressure. The estimate is FREE, and you get a fixed written price before any drywall comes down.

How long does a whole-house repipe take?

Plumbing work takes 1 to 3 days depending on the size of the home, and drywall patching adds 1 to 2 days after the county inspection passes. You can stay in the home, and the water is back on each evening.