Lead pipe replacement and trenchless sewer repair to protect your historic property.
Ensure the safety and longevity of your property's plumbing system. We specialize in replacing outdated lead pipes in compliance with the 'Lead Free DC' initiative, and offer trenchless sewer repair to fix main lines without destroying your landscaping or historic hardscaping.
If you own an older home in Washington D.C., Arlington, Alexandria, or Montgomery County, you are likely dealing with aging plumbing infrastructure. Many homes built before the 1980s still rely on galvanized steel pipes that corrode from the inside out, leading to low water pressure, rusty water, and hidden leaks. In the District, we also see a major push for lead pipe replacement. Through the "Lead Free DC" program, DC Water is actively replacing public service lines, but homeowners are still responsible for replacing the private side of the piping. Leaving old, compromised pipes in your walls is a ticking time bomb that can cause catastrophic water damage and disrupt your daily life.
At i4improvements, we approach repiping with a contractor's eye for the whole house, not just the plumbing. When we open up walls to run new PEX or copper lines, we know exactly how to patch, repair, and restore your home to its original condition. If your property is located in one of the District's historic neighborhoods, we understand how to navigate the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) guidelines to ensure any exterior venting or structural modifications remain fully compliant. For landlords preparing a property for the rental market, a full repipe is often a necessary step to secure your Basic Business License (BBL) and avoid emergency maintenance calls from tenants down the road.
A whole-house repipe might sound like a massive, month-long disruption, but a typical job is much more streamlined. For a standard single-family home in Fairfax County or Arlington, our crews usually complete the repiping process in three to five days. We sequence the work so you maintain access to running water for as much of the project as possible. Pricing depends heavily on the size of your home, the number of bathrooms, and the ease of access to your existing plumbing, but you are paying for a permanent solution that adds immediate value to your property. We also check if your mechanical upgrades, like installing a new Bradford White water heater or a heat pump water heater during the repipe, qualify for IRA federal heat-pump rebates or local DCSEU incentives. Contact us for current eligibility on those programs.
Old galvanized pipe doesn't fail on a schedule. If your water pressure has been creeping down, or a home inspection flagged original plumbing, the cost of a full repipe is almost always less than the damage a burst line causes. Licensed and insured in D.C. and Virginia, 4.9 stars across 55 reviews, available 24/7 for urgent leaks. Call us at (703) 342-8068 to schedule a walk-through and get a clear, no-surprise estimate.
Understand the Lead Free DC program — what DC Water covers and what homeowners are responsible for — in our Lead Free DC Guide.
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