Hey everyone! I'm about to buy a new house that has some really old poly B pipes which we want to replace. We're also planning to remodel two bathrooms, but the layout might change significantly. I was thinking of getting the repiping done right when we move in since I got a decent quote for it. My plan is to have one bathroom functional while we figure out the remodeling. But this may mean we'll have to redo some water lines after the repiping. I know the ideal route would be to demo the bathrooms first and have a full plan in place, but with moving in and the potential hassle of scheduling contractors, I wonder if my plan makes sense. Any advice?
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Honestly, if you can afford it, just do the repiping first. The poly B isn't worth the risk, especially if you plan to have a smooth remodel afterward. You can always rough in the plumbing for your new bathroom configurations while the walls are open! That might save some time later when you're ready to finish things up.
Re-piping means replacing all the old pipes in your house that supply water. If you have poly B pipes, which are prone to bursting, it's definitely a good idea to replace them before moving in. I see what you mean about wanting at least one usable bathroom, but make sure to line up the repiping with your bathroom plans if possible. It might minimize the hassle later. If the repiping company can work around your timeline with the remodel, that could save you some headaches!
Exactly! It's better to do the repiping now while everything is still open. That way, if any changes are needed for the bathrooms later, it can be done more easily.
I get your concerns about budgets and timing, but it actually might be more cost-effective to do the plumbing work all at once, especially if the companies can coordinate. Have them talk to each other! Doing the rough plumbing now and reconnecting later could save you a lot of hassle and headache.
Yeah, if you cap the lines where they'll eventually go, it makes the remodel way easier. Plus, you won't have to deal with moving stuff around again!