Long-lasting Solutions
Long-lasting Solutions | Pipe Upgrades | Plumbing | Pelham
From vintage Colonials on Highbrook to modern townhomes on Fifth Avenue, Pelham’s charm is built on strong bones—and those bones rely on reliable waterlines. HEP’s long-lasting solutions plumbing team specializes in pipe upgrades that replace rusted galvanized lines, undersized copper, and leak-prone PVC with high-efficiency materials engineered to outlast the life of your home. Our licensed pros arrive with camera-scoping tech, trenchless relining options, and a commitment to keep your landscaping intact while boosting flow rate, water purity, and resale value.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pinhole leaks, discolored water, or planning a full renovation, HEP delivers a concierge experience from the first pressure test to the final inspection. Expect clear upfront pricing, courteous scheduling that respects school-drop hours, and a workmanship guarantee that follows your family for decades. Upgrade once, relax forever—discover why Pelham homeowners call HEP the smart choice for pipe upgrades that truly last.
FAQs
How do I know it’s time to upgrade the pipes in my Pelham home?
If your house still contains galvanized steel, polybutylene, or thin-wall copper installed before the mid-1990s, you’re probably seeing warning signs such as rusty-colored water, chronic low pressure, slab or wall leaks, and frequent clogs. Pelham’s slightly acidic, mineral-rich water accelerates corrosion in these older materials, so the most cost-effective, long-term fix is a whole-home repipe rather than constant spot repairs.
Which pipe materials provide the longest service life in Pelham’s water conditions?
Our first choice for interior water lines is oxygen-barrier PEX-A, which flexes without splitting, resists mineral build-up, and carries a 25-year manufacturer warranty. For exposed or high-heat areas we use Type L hard-drawn copper, which lasts 50+ years when installed with proper dielectric fittings. For buried service lines to the street we install high-density polyethylene (HDPE) approved by the Alabama Plumbing Code for its 100-year projected life span and freeze-crack resistance.
What benefits should I expect after a pipe upgrade?
Aside from eliminating leaks, new piping restores full interior diameter, removing rust scale that robbed you of pressure. You’ll have noticeably clearer, better-tasting water, no metallic odor, and water heater efficiency can improve 10–15 % because scale no longer coats the tank elements. A repipe also lowers homeowners-insurance premiums in many cases and raises resale value because buyers know the home’s plumbing is essentially new.
Will you have to tear up my walls or yard?
Inside, we use a strategic “manifold” layout that lets us pull PEX through attic or crawl-space chases, so we only open small 8" x 8" access panels—no wholesale drywall demolition. Outdoors, our crew employs trenchless boring equipment to feed new HDPE service lines under lawns, driveways, and mature landscaping with just two small entry pits. When work is complete, we patch drywall, re-texture, and seed or sod disturbed soil so everything looks the way we found it—or better.
How long will a full repipe take and will I be without water?
A typical 2-bath, 2,000-sq-ft home in Pelham is finished in two to three days. We stage the job so the water is off for only four to six hours total; you’ll have at least one working bathroom each night. Larger or multi-story homes can run four to five days, but we always plan temporary hookups so you’re never completely without water after hours.
Do you handle permits, inspections, and warranties?
Yes. We pull all required plumbing permits with the City of Pelham and coordinate rough-in and final inspections with Shelby County code officials. After approval you receive: (1) a copy of the signed inspection card, (2) a 25-year transferable manufacturer warranty on PEX or a 50-year warranty on copper/HDPE, and (3) our own 5-year labor warranty covering workmanship and free leak repairs. All documentation is delivered in a digital packet for easy retrieval when you sell or refinance.