Repiping Cost in Friendswood, TX: PEX-A vs Copper 2026 Guide
Whole-house repiping is the biggest plumbing investment most Friendswood homeowners ever make. Published pricing from Houston-metro plumbers for the same 2,400 square foot home ranges from $4,800 to $18,000 for the same work. Here is what you actually pay in Friendswood in 2026.
PEX-A Whole-House Repipe: $4,800 to $9,200
PEX-A (Uponor brand with ProPEX expansion fittings) is our default recommendation for 90% of Friendswood repipes.
- 1,400 to 1,800 sqft single-story (2 bath): $4,800 to $6,400
- 1,900 to 2,400 sqft single-story (2 to 3 bath): $5,900 to $7,600
- 2,500 to 3,000 sqft two-story (3 bath + kitchen): $6,800 to $8,500
- 3,100 to 3,800 sqft two-story (3+ bath): $7,900 to $9,200
Copper Type L Whole-House Repipe: $7,500 to $14,000
Copper remains available for homeowners who specifically prefer it. For the same square-footage ranges, add 40 to 60% to PEX-A pricing. In our 12 to 15 grain hard water, re-installing copper puts you on the same failure clock as the original.
What Is Included in Every Quote
- All new pipe runs from main shut-off to every fixture
- All new shutoff valves at every fixture
- All new braided supply lines
- Drywall cutouts, patch, tape, float, and texture-match
- City of Friendswood permit and inspection
- 90 PSI air pressure test before closing walls
- 25-year pipe warranty (PEX-A) + 10-year workmanship warranty
Why 1970s Pearland and Friendswood Homes Are the Sweet Spot
The building boom in Friendswood, Pearland, Alvin, and older Sugar Land ran from roughly 1968 through 1985. Nearly every home from that era used soft copper that is now 40 to 58 years old. Common neighborhoods we repipe this year: Sunmeadow, Wilderness Trails, Forest Bend, Old Town Pearland, Silverlake, and First Colony.
When Repiping Pays Back Faster Than Repair
If you have had two or more pinhole leaks in the past three years, each costing $800 to $1,500, you are statistically on track for 3 to 5 more leaks in the next five years. A $6,500 PEX-A whole-house repipe eliminates that chain and typically adds $8,000 to $15,000 to resale value for a 1970s home.