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Repiping in Hollywood, FL
Older homes have galvanized supply lines that corrode. Call to be connected with an independent, licensed plumber who handles repiping in Hollywood; they diagnose the problem and quote the work before starting.
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Common signs
- Rusty water
- falling pressure
- repeated pinhole leaks
Repiping services in Hollywood
- RepipingReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
- Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
- Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
- Water Line RepairLeaks and breaks in the main line from the meter.
- Water Pressure ProblemsDiagnosing low or high water pressure.
Problems repiping fixes
- Rusty or discolored water
- Pinhole leaks in different places
- Falling water pressure
- Galvanized or polybutylene supply pipe
Why repiping comes up in Hollywood
Older homes have galvanized supply lines that corrode.
With 73% of Hollywood's housing built before 1980, a large share of homes still has original galvanized steel or early copper supply lines. Galvanized pipe rusts from the inside, which is why repiping questions here usually start with brown water or falling pressure.
- Typical home built
- 1970
- Homes before 1980
- 73%
- Winter freezes
- Rare
How the work is done
- 1Survey the systemIdentify the pipe material, its condition and the fixture count.
- 2Plan the routeChoose PEX or copper and plan wall openings to keep them small.
- 3Permit and installRepiping usually requires a permit; fixtures are reconnected in stages.
- 4Pressure test and patchTest before inspection; openings are patched afterward.
What affects the price
The plumbing company sets the price after seeing the job; ask for it in writing before work starts.
- Size of the home and number of fixtures
- PEX or copper
- Access through walls, attic or crawlspace
- Drywall repair
- Permit and inspection
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Repiping in Hollywood: questions
How will I know if my older Hollywood house has a lead water service line?
Hollywood's Public Utilities is inspecting service lines near meter boxes for its EPA-required inventory and will notify owners if lead is found. You can call the department at 954.921.3938.
If Hollywood's water meets lead standards, why would I repipe my home?
The city says its delivered water meets or exceeds lead and other standards after more than 30,000 tests a year; repiping addresses the condition of a home's own aging pipes, which the utility does not own.
Why is repiping a common call in Hollywood?
Older homes have galvanized supply lines that corrode.
How old are most homes in Hollywood?
The median home in Hollywood was built in 1970, and 73% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey).
Does repiping in Hollywood need a permit?
Usually, when piping changes; the plumber normally pulls it.
Should old pipes in a Hollywood home be repaired or replaced?
One leak in otherwise sound pipe is usually repaired; when galvanized or failing pipe leaks in several places, repiping costs less over time. In Hollywood: older homes have galvanized supply lines that corrode.
Who supplies water in Hollywood?
City of Hollywood. Past the meter, plumbing is the owner's.
Repiping near Hollywood
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Local rules and details for Hollywood
Hollywood facts behind this page
For repiping that changes or replaces piping, Hollywood's plumbing code and permit rules apply (see the source below). Ask the plumber whether your job needs a permit and who pulls it; a licensed plumber normally does.
- The median home in Hollywood was built in 1970. [1]
- About 73% of Hollywood's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [1]
- Hollywood's water comes mainly from the Biscayne Aquifer (100 to 200 feet down) plus brackish Floridan Aquifer wells about 900 feet deep, and is treated with a combination of lime softening and reverse osmosis. [2]
- Plumbing here follows the statewide Florida Building Code, Plumbing, 8th Edition (2023), and must be done by a DBPR-licensed plumbing contractor. [3]
- The City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities is compiling a system-wide water service line inventory under EPA lead requirements, with crews inspecting service lines near water meter boxes. The department says older homes may have lead-containing water pipes, and property owners will be notified if inspections find lead. Questions go to Public Utilities at 954.921.3938. [4]
- The City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities says it tests drinking water several times a day and evaluates it more than 30,000 times a year at state certified and contracted laboratories. Results are summarized in its annual Consumer Confidence Report, which the city says shows Hollywood water meets or exceeds all local, state and federal guidelines, including lead requirements. [5]
Hollywood rules and programs for repiping
- The City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities is compiling a system-wide water service line inventory under EPA lead requirements, with crews inspecting service lines near water meter boxes. The department says older homes may have lead-containing water pipes, and property owners will be notified if inspections find lead. Questions go to Public Utilities at 954.921.3938. [4]
- The City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities says it tests drinking water several times a day and evaluates it more than 30,000 times a year at state certified and contracted laboratories. Results are summarized in its annual Consumer Confidence Report, which the city says shows Hollywood water meets or exceeds all local, state and federal guidelines, including lead requirements. [5]
Other common plumbing calls in Hollywood
- Drain Cleaning: cast iron drains under older slabs scale and crack.
- Sewer Backup: heavy rain and storms overwhelm drainage near the coast.
Sources (5)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Hollywood, Public Utilities FAQs · checked 2026-10-01
- Florida Building Commission · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities, Lead and Copper Rules · checked 2026-10-20
- City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities, City Meets or Exceeds Lead Requirements · checked 2026-10-20