Failing Pipes? Get a Free Repipe Estimate Today.
Staring down rusty water, leak after leak, or a quote to replace every pipe in the house? Take a breath.
We assess every line, show you exactly what’s failing, and give you a flat, written estimate before any work begins — no surprise overages.
We keep the disruption to a minimum and give you a clear timeline before we start. Same-day estimates available — call before noon.
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Otter Guys Plumbing was great to work with. Communication was clear from the start, letting us know specific arrival times and direct communication from the plumbers themselves. When Ty and Don arrived, they were kind and easy to interact with. They took the time to communicate clearly through every step: diagnosing the problem, explaining what was going on, what the potential issues were, and what needed to happen moving forward. They educated us about the situation instead of just telling us what to do. Pricing was communicated clearly the whole way through — everything felt transparent and straightforward, and we didn’t feel pressured to do more than was necessary. Overall, it was an honest, professional experience, and I would absolutely recommend them.
Why Charlottesville homeowners choose The Otter Guys
65+ years repiping Charlottesville homes
Since 1960, we’ve replaced failing pipe across Central Virginia — polybutylene, Quest, galvanized, corroded copper, you name it. Whatever your home was plumbed with and however it’s failing, we’ve repiped it before.
One flat price, upfront — financing available
You get a detailed, written estimate before any work begins, and the price we quote is the price you pay — no surprise overages mid-job. Need to spread it out? We offer 5–15 year financing, most homeowners approved in about 2 minutes.
Minimal disruption — your home stays livable
We work to keep your water off for as little time as possible, and we make as few, as small drywall cuts as possible — and patch them when we’re done. You stay in your home; we keep the mess contained.
10-Year Warranty
On all whole-house repipes
Licensed & Insured
VA License #2705181379
BBB A+ Rated
Accredited business
Charlottesville’s Finest
Gold Award 2023–2025
Signs your home may need a repipe
Polybutylene or “Quest” Pipe
Grey, blue, or black plastic pipe installed roughly 1978–1995. Polybutylene fails from the inside out and is effectively uninsurable — most homeowners repipe before it bursts, not after.
Galvanized or Corroded Pipe
Old galvanized steel pipe rusts and scales shut from the inside, choking your water pressure and shedding rust into your water. Once it’s corroding, patching one section just moves the next failure down the line.
Recurring or Multiple Leaks
One pinhole leak is a repair. A second, then a third, means the pipe itself is at the end of its life. When you’re patching leaks every few months, a repipe usually costs less than the next year of emergency calls.
Rusty or Discolored Water
Brown, yellow, or metallic-tasting water — especially first thing in the morning — points to corroding pipe walls. If it’s coming from multiple fixtures, the problem is the piping, not a single fixture.
Low Water Pressure Throughout the House
When pressure is weak at every faucet (not just one), the most common cause is mineral buildup and corrosion narrowing aging pipe. Replacing the pipe restores full flow.
Pipes Older Than the Plumbing’s Lifespan
Homes plumbed before the mid-1990s often have pipe at or past its rated life. If you’re renovating, selling, or just tired of waiting for the next failure, a planned repipe beats an emergency one.
Rated 4.9 Stars Across 6,000+ Google Reviews
“The Otter Guys were recommended to me by a trusted contractor for a major water leak that turned out to be an outflow problem. The Otter Guys found the problem and brought necessary equipment the following day, clearing the system and restoring normal function. Dylan Harris was especially helpful, explaining the problem and cost options clearly and in terms I could understand. He answered all my questions with knowledge and expertise.”Vivian D. Google Review
“Really really great service. I felt seen and like they were going to make sure I was fully taken care of. I had been told they were a great experience, and now have my own story to back it up.”Christy S. Google Review
“Scott was very pleasant, efficient and showed concern for our safety. He not only made sure we had running water throughout the house but that we were able to get my care out of the driveway before he left. Scott treated us more like family rather than just a paying customer.”Sharon O. Google Review
Here’s exactly what happens when you call
In-home assessment
A technician inspects your accessible plumbing, identifies the pipe material, and finds where it’s failing. You’ll see what we see — no guessing, no scare tactics.
Your flat price and options
Your technician walks you through what we found, your repipe options (PEX or copper), and one flat, written price for the whole job. Whole-house repipes in Charlottesville typically run $6,500–$15,000+ depending on home size, pipe runs, and material — and financing is available if you want to spread it out. No pressure — it’s your decision.
The repipe
Once you approve, we schedule the work — backed by our 10-year warranty, in writing. We give you a clear timeline up front, work to restore your water as quickly as possible, make the fewest, smallest drywall openings we can, pressure-test the new system, and patch the openings before we leave.
Pipes failing? Get a flat-price repipe estimate — free.
Failing pipe doesn’t get better — poly-B and galvanized fail faster the longer you wait, and leaks multiply. An in-home estimate is free, and you’ll walk away knowing exactly what your repipe costs, in writing, with no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whole-house repipes in Charlottesville typically range from about $6,500 for a smaller home to $15,000+ for a larger one. The biggest factors are home size, the number of fixtures and pipe runs, whether you choose PEX or copper, and how accessible the existing pipe is. We give you one flat, written price after the in-home assessment — and that’s the price you pay, with no surprise overages.
It depends on your home’s size and pipe layout. We work fixture-to-fixture so your water is only off for short stretches, not the entire job, and we’ll give you a clear, specific timeline with your written estimate so you can plan around it.
We make as few, as small drywall openings as possible — usually small access cuts at fixtures and junctions, not whole walls. And we patch every opening we make before we leave. We’ll show you where the access points will be during your estimate so there are no surprises.
Both are excellent. PEX is flexible, resists freeze-bursts, installs faster, and usually costs less. Copper is rigid, time-proven, and some homeowners simply prefer it. Your technician will explain the trade-offs for your specific home and price both if you’d like to compare.
Usually not on its own — most policies don’t cover replacing aging pipe, though some cover resulting water damage from a failure. Polybutylene in particular is often considered uninsurable, which is exactly why most homeowners replace it proactively. We can document the existing pipe and the work for your records or a claim if your policy applies.
Yes. We offer 5–15 year financing plans with competitive rates, and most homeowners are approved in about 2 minutes. Your technician can walk you through payment options during your estimate, so you can repipe your home without paying the full amount upfront.
Whatever your pipes are made of and however they’re failing, we’ve repiped it before. We’ve been replacing Charlottesville’s plumbing since 1960, and we’ve helped thousands of your neighbors trade leaks and rusty water for a system they don’t have to think about. You don’t have to figure this out alone.