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Repiping in Pasadena, CA

Pre-1950 Craftsman homes still carry galvanized supply lines. Call to be connected with an independent, licensed plumber who handles repiping in Pasadena; they diagnose the problem and quote the work before starting.

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Common signs

  • Rusty water
  • falling pressure
  • repeated pinhole leaks

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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 Pasadena

Pre-1950 Craftsman homes still carry galvanized supply lines.

With 70% of Pasadena'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
1965
Homes before 1980
70%
Winter freezes
Rare

How the work is done

  1. 1Survey the systemIdentify the pipe material, its condition and the fixture count.
  2. 2Plan the routeChoose PEX or copper and plan wall openings to keep them small.
  3. 3Permit and installRepiping usually requires a permit; fixtures are reconnected in stages.
  4. 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 Pasadena: questions

Which water pipes does a Pasadena homeowner own?

Pasadena Water and Power owns the line from the main to the meter; the owner owns everything from the meter to the house. PWP's inventory has found no lead service lines, and its address search shows your line's results.

Do I need a permit to repipe a house in Pasadena, CA?

Yes. Pasadena issues repiping permits per unit, and its inspection checklist treats a whole-house copper repipe done without permits as a code violation. A licensed plumber should pull the permit before work starts.

Why is repiping a common call in Pasadena?

Pre-1950 Craftsman homes still carry galvanized supply lines.

How old are most homes in Pasadena?

The median home in Pasadena was built in 1965, and 70% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey).

Should old pipes in a Pasadena 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 Pasadena: pre-1950 Craftsman homes still carry galvanized supply lines.

Who supplies water in Pasadena?

Pasadena Water and Power. Past the meter, plumbing is the owner's.

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Pasadena facts behind this page

  • The median home in Pasadena was built in 1965. [1]
  • About 70% of Pasadena's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [1]
  • About 40% of Pasadena Water and Power's supply is groundwater from the Raymond Basin, pumped from 10 deep wells in the city; roughly 60% is imported from the Metropolitan Water District. [2]
  • Pasadena Water and Power says the portion of the service line from the water main to the meter is owned and maintained by PWP, while the section from the meter to the home is owned and maintained by the property owner. PWP found no lead city-owned lines in 2018, and its 2024 initial customer-side inventory, including visual checks of over 540 properties, found no lead customer service lines. [3]
  • The City of Pasadena's plumbing permit application lists 'Water Piping/Repiping, per Unit' as a permit item, and the Housing and Quadrennial Inspection Code Check List cites as a PMC 14.12.320 violation plumbing water lines that have been replaced with copper piping throughout without obtaining the necessary permits. [4]

Pasadena rules and programs for repiping

  • Pasadena Water and Power says the portion of the service line from the water main to the meter is owned and maintained by PWP, while the section from the meter to the home is owned and maintained by the property owner. PWP found no lead city-owned lines in 2018, and its 2024 initial customer-side inventory, including visual checks of over 540 properties, found no lead customer service lines. [3]
  • The City of Pasadena's plumbing permit application lists 'Water Piping/Repiping, per Unit' as a permit item, and the Housing and Quadrennial Inspection Code Check List cites as a PMC 14.12.320 violation plumbing water lines that have been replaced with copper piping throughout without obtaining the necessary permits. [4]

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Sources (4)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
  2. Pasadena Water and Power, Where Our Water Comes From · checked 2026-10-05
  3. Pasadena Water and Power, Customer Service Line Inventory - Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) · checked 2026-10-20
  4. City of Pasadena Building and Safety, Housing and Quadrennial Inspection Code Check List · checked 2026-10-20
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