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chunsa
Nov 12, 2006, 09:24 PM
Hi
I only have water coming to one of three bathrooms.
I got an estimate for $10,000 from a plumberto repair the system. The plumbing is galvanized. The house was left to me and siblings by our father.
I think this is an outrageous price. Is they a way to solve the problem that is not so expensive?

speedball1
Nov 13, 2006, 05:43 AM
"Is they a way to solve the problem that is not so expensive?"
$10,000 is pretty pricey for a repipe job. Get three estimates to repipe your house in CPVC or Pex and see if the price doesn't come down. I can sympathize with you. I have a home built in 1954 with galvanized that must be repiped soon because of pressure and volume problems. Good luck, Tom

chunsa
Nov 13, 2006, 05:27 PM
I'm looking for advice as to other alternatives the home is in East Chicago, IN. Most of the labor is high because of most work is by Union salary rates. I plan to get more estimates. I'm not sure if the code requires copper only.