Repiping Plumbing Services

Serving the Oakland & Berkeley areas

How Plumbing is Repiped

At Harry Clark Plumbing & Heating we specialize in repiping for your home. Repiping is the process of replacing the hot and cold water lines in your Bay Area home. We want to ensure that each and every home we go into has the proper plumbing services provided.

Signs You Need Repiping

If you notice that your pipes have begun to show wear, then you may need to have your pipes repiped.

There are a variety of factors signaling that it is time for partial or complete repiping including:

If your home is over 50 years old there’s a possibility that the pipes in your home were made from galvanized steel which has a life span of about 50 years.
If you notice low water pressure or discolored water, it usually signifies rust and mineral buildup. As rust and minerals build up over time, they constrict the flow of the water which is why you may notice lower water pressure. The discoloration happens when rust becomes loose from the pipes and flow into your water supply, affecting the water quality. Having plumbing pipes that have rust or corrosion can become a health hazard in your water.
Recurring pipe leaks may be a sign that it is time to replace the entire system. This may sound daunting and overwhelming but doing this will more than pay for itself as you won’t need to have constant repairs and you will lower your water bills.

Types of Piping for Plumbing Repairs

There are two types of piping that are used in the repiping process. Copper piping and PEX piping are used because of their cost, efficiency and safety. Copper piping prevents bacteria from growing inside of the pipe providing healthy drinking water. PEX piping is made from a plastic material that is both flexible and lightweight. This material is resistant against corrosion and will help improve water pressure.

How Plumbing is Repiped

The process of repiping usually takes a couple of days, and we try to do the bulk of the work while you are out during the day as the water must be shut off. This way, you will only experience minimal disruptions to your day during the process.

First, all furniture and carpets in your home will be covered to protect them from any dust and debris.
Then, small cuts are made in the walls and drywall to access, remove and replace the existing pipes.
If any other renovations such as expanding the water system, or installing a tankless water heater are requested, those will be done at this stage.
Finally, the drywall and other materials are repaired, and patched so it looks just as it did before.

Plumbing Services in the Bay Area

Having your plumbing repiped can save you money and time as well as protect your health in the future.

Whether you need a small amount of repiping done, or a complete home repiping, we can help! Protect your water today with repiping services from Harry Clark Plumbing & Heating today. We proudly provide our plumbing repair and installation services throughout the Bay Area including Oakland, CA, Berkeley, CA and surrounding communities – contact us today!

I have managed rental property for several years. Whether it is the plumbing/heating technician or the person answering the phone,I have always received exceptional service. Harry Clark Plumbing stands by their work they do. Tenants/home/businesses feel comfortable having the technicians work on the problem at hand. From replacing hot water heaters, repiping galvanized pipes to copper /central heat/or just fixing toilets/sink/shower faucets..this company goes that extra mile.

It was during a big storm and Harry Clark was slammed. A huge tree had fallen and broken a water pipe and was flooding underneath the house. Electricity was out, tree was covering the valve to turn off water and East Bay Mud evaluated and could do nothing until the tree was removed. This could be days. Bradley managed to gather a crew with a generator and pump and was at the site within 30 minutes of the call. The guy pumped all the water out from under the house and with unbelievable ingenuity managed to get access to the water source and identify the broken pipe and clamped it down stopping all the water from rushing under house. It was a Superman moment!!! Thank you Harry Clark for responding to a 911 situation with all that was going on and being better than anyone expected!!!

I have had great results with Harry Clark Plumbing. They did such a great job from the 2000's until present day (yesterday- my old sump pump finally gave out) The sump pump well they installed has gotten compliments from drainage consultant to electrician working in that area of the crawl space- anyone who happens to be working in that area of my house has commented that "they did a very nice job on that pump well". Yes, it's true I'm sump pump proud. Thank you Harry Clark! On time, responsive, communicative, dependable, great work!

The entire company from the people that helped schedule the jobs to the service professionals that came out to our home were fantastic. We had a 100+ year old home in Oakland that had a gas line that was leaking in the kitchen and they were able to immediately identify the leak and replace the valve. They also hooked up our new gas range and did all the appropriate tests to confirm proper function and no additional gas leaks in the home. Separately we had them come out to install a new toilet in our downstairs half bath. Within an hour the new toilet was installed and running better than we could have hoped saving us water. Fast, efficient and fair priced for each service. Communication was outstanding We could not be happier and highly recommend.

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I had to have lateral sewer system replaced as it was shot. Everyone from office staff, workers on site, and owner was very professional, efficient, neat and friendly. While that was happening the supervisor on the job noticed a constant flow of water from the house and notified me, and Harry Clark got a plumber out right away and got that fixed too! Thank you to everyone at Harry Clark!

Services: Outdoor plumbing system repair, Toilet repair

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This review is long overdue-- for a number of years I have used Harry Clark for any plumbing or heating problem in my home or four plex. They communicate clearly, arrive when promised, work with my or tenant's schedules, fix the problem and give information about cause and prevention. Their pricing is fair and reasonable. The phones are always answered during business hours. After using different plumbers from time to time, it's come down to this one company I can depend on. If you are looking for one company to handle plumbing and heating issues, I recommend Harry Clark.