Repeat pinhole leaks
Copper failing from the inside out at multiple points means the pipe wall is thinning throughout, not just where it happened to open up. Each patch buys months.
Pipe repair & replacement
Repiping and pipe repair
From one leaking joint to a whole-house repipe, Alexander Plumbing and Sewer finds, repairs and replaces the pipes behind your walls, under your floors and under your yard in homes and businesses across Elgin.
Open 24/7 across Elgin · Flat-rate pricing quoted before we start
Overview
Alexander Plumbing provides professional pipe repair, replacement and leak detection for residential, commercial and industrial properties throughout Elgin and the surrounding communities. That includes whole-house repiping, complete water supply and drain piping replacement, replacing outdated galvanized water piping with new copper, underground pipe repairs, leak locating, and repairs to damaged or deteriorating plumbing systems.
Our experienced plumbers work with copper, PEX, PVC, CPVC, cast iron and galvanized steel, so the fix matches the pipe you actually have. Not every problem needs a repipe: one leak is a repair. Hidden leaks, corroded pipes, recurring drain leaks and aging plumbing across the whole house are a pattern, and replacing the system once costs less than patching it for years. We handle both, from a localized pipe repair to a complete system replacement.
Symptoms
Signs your pipes need repair or replacement
Aging galvanized pipe
Galvanized steel corrodes inside, restricting water flow, lowering pressure and causing recurring leaks and rusty water. It cannot be cleaned out. Replacing it with new copper water lines restores proper flow and lasts for decades.
Hidden or underground leaks
A water bill that keeps climbing, a damp spot that never dries, or a soggy patch in the yard can mean a leak you cannot see. We locate it first, then repair only what needs repairing.
Recurring drain leaks
Cracked cast iron, failing joints and deteriorating drain lines leak again after every patch. We repair the damaged section or replace the drain piping outright.
Our process
How we repair and replace pipe
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Locate the problem, then a fixed quote
We find the leak or failure before we price anything. You get one written price for the job, whether it is a single repair or a whole-house repipe, covering pipe, fittings, permit, patching and inspection.
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Protection and access
Floors and furnishings get covered before anything is opened. We cut the minimum number of access points needed to route new pipe, and we show you where they will be before we cut.
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The right pipe, pressure tested
Copper, PEX, PVC, CPVC or cast iron, matched to the job and the building. Galvanized water lines are replaced with new copper. Every system is pressure tested and inspected before anything is closed up.
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Patch, texture, and clean up
Drywall is patched and textured back. Most homeowners stay in the house throughout; water is off during working hours and back on each evening.
Scope
Pipe work we handle
Every job is quoted as one fixed price after we have seen it. A single repair, a drain line and a whole-house repipe are very different jobs, and square footage, fixture count, stories and access all move the number, so we will not guess over the phone.
Request service- Whole-house repiping
- Water supply and drain piping replacement
- Galvanized to copper water line replacement
- Underground pipe repair
- Leak locating and repair
- Pressure testing, permit and inspection
Copper or PEX — which should I choose?
Both are code-compliant and both are good. Copper is rigid, long-proven, and handles heat well. PEX installs with fewer fittings, tolerates our water chemistry better, resists pinholing, and usually costs less because it goes in faster. We will recommend based on your home's layout and access, and either way you decide.
How long does a repipe take?
Most single-story Elgin homes take two to four days including patching. Two-story homes and larger floor plans run longer. You keep water every evening — you are not without service overnight.
Do I have to move out?
Almost never. Water is shut off during working hours and restored before we leave each day. Some households prefer to be elsewhere during the noisiest day, but it is not required.
Is a partial repipe ever sensible?
Occasionally — if failures are confined to one clearly identifiable run, replacing that section is reasonable. But if the pipe is the same age and material throughout, partial work usually means paying mobilization and patching costs twice.
Reviews
Homeowners who count on us.
4.9 average, based on 301 Google reviews
★★★★★
Upon hearing my water heater hissing for 20 minutes, I called Alexander Plumbing. They were able to send someone out within the hour to inspect it. Then they were able to replace the water heater early the next morning…
★★★★★
My kitchen drain was backing up and I have long pipes to get to the main stack- Paul was able to get enough length to free up the clog. He also used a chemical to super fulsh the pipes. Great service- Paul was very good…
★★★★★
Pat and Neil are absolutely fantastic. We had a bit of an emergency plumbing issue and they were so calm and informative on the phone. Neil was at our home within an hour and did excellent work! Definitely recommend…
A plumbing problem should
not become a renovation.
If it is safe, close the nearest shutoff valve, move belongings away from water, and tell us exactly what you see.
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