Can you fix just the leak, or do I need to replace the whole line?

We start with the least invasive fix. If the pipe around the leak is still healthy, we do a spot repair. If it's actively corroding, we quote a section replacement so you're not calling us back next month.

Do you repair galvanized pipe?

We can repair short sections, but most galvanized we see is at end-of-life. We'll usually recommend replacing the run in PEX or copper instead of patching failing pipe.

Will you have to cut open my walls?

Sometimes. We make the smallest access cut possible and can include drywall patching in the bid if you want.

Do you offer emergency pipe repair?

Call and we'll tell you our schedule. Active flooding gets prioritized.

If we touched it and it leaks, we come back and fix it.

PEX repipe in a San Antonio crawlspace — new blue cold and red hot PEX supply lines with push-fit connections replacing failing galvanized water lines

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When to Repair vs Replace a Section of Pipe

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One pinhole in copper is a repair. Three pinholes in the same run means the pipe is failing and needs a section replacement.

Galvanized lines from the 60s and 70s corrode from the inside — once one section fails, the rest of that run is not far behind.

PEX has become the standard for repiping in San Antonio because it handles our hard water and slab-on-grade homes better than old copper or galvanized.

1. Cost & Pricing Overview

Typical price range

$200–$1,200 per repair (most jobs)

What affects the cost

Accessibility (open crawlspace vs. behind finished drywall)
Pipe material (copper, PEX, CPVC, galvanized)
Spot repair vs. section replacement
Drywall or trim cut needed for access
After-hours or emergency response

When a quote is required

Bid pricing per repair, not hourly. Free estimates within 30 miles of San Antonio.

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2. How the Service Works

Here's exactly what to expect from start to finish.

1Locate and inspect the leaking or corroded section.
2Bid the repair — spot repair or section replacement — before opening the wall.
3Cut out the bad pipe, install new copper, PEX, or CPVC, and pressure-test.

3. Common Problems, Signs & Symptoms

If you're seeing any of these, it's probably time to call.

Green corrosion on copper pipes

Green oxidation means the copper is actively corroding and a pinhole leak is either already there or coming soon.

Wet insulation or dripping in the crawlspace

Slow leaks under the house rot floor joists and subfloor. Catching them early saves the framing.

Loss of water pressure in part of the house

Usually means a galvanized line is corroding shut from the inside. Section replacement in PEX or copper restores full flow.

Discolored or rusty water

Rust in the water usually points to galvanized supply lines breaking down. The pipe is contaminating the water supply and needs replacement.

Recurring pinhole leaks

One pinhole is a fix. Three in the same run means the run is done and needs to be replaced end-to-end.

4. Frequently Asked Questions

Authoritative source

EPA WaterSense: Fix a Leak Week

Source: U.S. EPA WaterSense

Bottom line

Our San Antonio crew has been doing pipe repair for years alongside our bathroom work, so we handle repairs cleanly with as little wall damage as possible. Full labor and parts warranty — if we touched it and it leaks, we come back. Free estimates within 30 miles of San Antonio.

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