If leaks, low water pressure, or discolored water are showing up in more than one part of your home, a repipe in Washington is usually worth considering. In Washington, repiping a 2-bath house with PEX runs roughly $7,400 to $13,700. Call now to reach a repipe company serving your area, which will see your house and then give you a fixed price, and the call costs you nothing. Your call goes to a repipe company serving your area.
What a repipe costs in Washington by house
These numbers are this site's estimates for homes in Washington. PEX is a bendable plastic pipe, usually red for hot water and blue for cold. A crawl space means the low open area beneath a raised floor.
| Home | Pipe | Under the floor | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 square feet, 2 bathrooms, one story | PEX pipe | Crawl-space | About $7,400 to $13,700 |
| 1,800 square feet, 2 bathrooms, one story | PEX pipe | Concrete slab | About $9,700 to $18,900 |
| 1,800 square feet, 2 bathrooms, one story | Copper pipe | Crawl-space | About $10,900 to $21,800 |
| 2,400 square feet, 3 bathrooms, two stories | PEX pipe | Crawl-space | About $9,400 to $18,700 |
With a slab, the concrete goes right onto the ground, and the pipes sit under it or inside it. Getting to those pipes takes more effort, and that extra work is what pushes the price up on slab homes. Copper is metal pipe held together with solder, and it runs higher than PEX.
What makes repipes pricier in Washington?
Roughly 70 % of a repipe bill is labor. Plumbers in Washington average $42.69 an hour, about 23 % more than the $34.70 they typically earn across the country.
| State | Hourly plumber pay | The same 2-bathroom PEX home |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $42.69 | About $7,400 to $13,700 |
| New York | $40.29 | About $7,100 to $13,100 |
| California | $39.58 | About $7,000 to $13,000 |
| Texas | $29.22 | About $5,700 to $10,500 |
| Florida | $26.94 | About $5,400 to $9,900 |
How to get a fixed price for your house
Two quotes for the exact same job can be $2,000 to $5,000 apart, so an estimate just gets you in the ballpark. The repipe company visits your house first, then hands you a fixed price. The call costs you nothing on this site. Call now, and a repipe company that works in your area will look at your house and give you one fixed price, with nothing to pay for the call.
Plumbing licenses in Washington
Washington requires anyone working in the plumbing trade here to hold certification from the Washington State Plumber Certification Program. That program is run by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, and the state has about 12,470 plumbers.
How the numbers are worked out
The calculator starts with one price based on the home's size and another based on bathroom count, then averages them. It tacks on the added cost for copper or CPVC, a stiff cream or tan plastic pipe. Then it adjusts the labor share, about 70 % of the bill, up or down by comparing Washington plumber wages with the US average. Finally it adds extra charges for a slab or a second story and rounds the total to the closest $100.
Repipe numbers for Washington
| Average plumber wage | $42.69 an hour |
| Plumbers working in Washington | 12,470 |
| 2-bath PEX repipe, crawl space | $7,400 to $13,700 |
| 2-bath PEX repipe, slab | $9,700 to $18,900 |
| Who licenses plumbers | Washington Department of Labor and Industries |
Wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics wage survey for plumbers.
Common questions
Is it okay to stay home while the repipe happens?
Yes. Most families remain in their homes from start to finish.
Is a permit required for a repipe, and how much does it run?
You'll usually pay $50 to $800 for the permit.
My house has 3 bedrooms. Which numbers apply to me?
Bedrooms aren't what drives the price; bathrooms and size are. A 3-bedroom house typically has 2 bathrooms, so use the 2-bath price for a home of similar size to yours.
Does the price change between Washington cities?
The prices on this page cover Washington as a whole, not individual cities. The repipe company gives you a fixed price for your house after seeing it.