Einwechter Plumbing & Heating

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Pipe Repair & Repiping

Leaks, bangs and low pressure.Find the cause, fix it once.

We trace the problem to its source, then repair the section that failed or replace the piping that is past its life. You get the price before we cut anything.

Pipe repair $300 to $3,000 Plus HST. Depends on access and how much pipe is replaced.

Minimal drywall removed, scope explained
Sections replaced, not patched over
Water back on in 3 to 4 hours for a typical leak repair

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New Dundee, Wilmot Township, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Milton, Halton Hills, Acton, Rockwood and Georgetown

New copper manifold with shutoff valves installed in a basement – pipe repair and repiping, Einwechter Plumbing & Heating, Kitchener-Waterloo

What your pipes are telling you

Every symptomhas a usual suspect.

Pipes rarely fail without warning. A stain, a hammering sound or a slow drop in pressure is usually the first sign, and fixing it then costs far less than after a burst.

Banging when a tap shuts→Water hammer, often a missing arrestor, unfastened pipes or high pressure
Pressure dropped over months→Pressure reducing valve, scale, or a clogged softener
Green crust on copper fittings→Slow pinhole leak starting
Orange and blue plastic pipe→Possibly KITEC, worth checking
Water stain on a ceiling→A leak above it, find it before it spreads

Hear it, see it, or measure it?

Tell us what you notice and when. That narrows it down before we arrive.

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Water hammer: a fast-closing valve stops moving water and sends a shock through the pipe; an arrestor absorbs it. Illustration by Einwechter Plumbing & Heating, Kitchener-Waterloo — **That bang is water hammer.** An arrestor gives the shock a cushion to push against.

A pressure reducing valve uses a spring and diaphragm to lower high incoming water pressure to a safe level. Illustration by Einwechter Plumbing & Heating, Kitchener-Waterloo — **Pressure reducing valve.** A spring and diaphragm lower high street pressure before it reaches your fixtures.

Low water pressure?

Check the softener before you replace pipes.

In homes with a water softener, low pressure through the whole house is often the softener, not the plumbing. When the resin inside breaks down, it can restrict flow. Put the softener in bypass: if pressure comes back, the pipes are fine. But do not put the softener back into operation or risk resin releasing into the plumbing system. Call us.

Pressure back in bypass? The softener needs service. See our water softener page.
Still low? Likely the pressure reducing valve, scale in old galvanized pipe, or the service line.

Old galvanized pipe rusts closed from the inside, cutting water pressure, compared with a clean pipe. Illustration by Einwechter Plumbing & Heating, Kitchener-Waterloo — **Old galvanized pipe.** Rust builds up inside until only a small opening is left.

What it costs

Pipe repair prices,by job type.

All prices plus HST. You get the number before anything starts.

Job	Price
Repairs
Pipe repair, typical range	$300 to $3,000
Replace a section of water line	$370 to $2,100
Noisy pipes (water hammer) fix	$500 to $3,000
Pressure
Pressure reducing valve, install or replace	$400 to $1,000
Whole-home water line repipe	$5,000 to $10,000

All prices plus HST. Ranges depend on access and length of pipe.

How a repipe goes

Planned in writing,done in order.

1Find the causeWe trace the leak, noise or pressure problem to its source.
2Written priceRepair or replacement, with the range explained.
3Water off, only as long as neededWe shut off, cut out and replace, then restore water.
4Pressure testNew piping is tested before walls are closed.Leak-checked
5Clean upOpenings left ready for patching by your drywall person.

Locally owned since 2018

Why homeownerschoose Einwechter

The price comes firstYou approve the price before the work begins. No surprises at invoice time.
Brands we stand behindWe guarantee our work for a year when we supply the equipment. We pick brands we trust, and that’s what lets us stand behind them.
Licensed and insuredA licensed plumbing contractor, fully insured: $5 million liability, plus WSIB (workplace insurance), so you’re never on the hook if someone gets hurt.

New copper water supply lines with a shutoff valve, installed by Einwechter Plumbing & Heating – pipe repair and repiping, Kitchener-Waterloo

Nick and Hunter gave 110% and completed the replacement of my water supply pipe faster than I expected.

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Questions we get asked

Pipe repair FAQ

How much does it cost to fix a leaking pipe?

Most pipe repairs fall between $300 and $3,000 plus HST. Replacing a section of water line is usually $370 to $2,100.

Why do my pipes bang when I turn off a tap?

That is water hammer. It is usually fixed with an arrestor or a pressure reducing valve, typically $500 to $3,000 plus HST depending on cause.

Why is my water pressure low?

If you have a softener, try bypass first. Otherwise it is often the pressure reducing valve, old galvanized pipe, or the service line from the street.

Should I repair or repipe?

If one section failed, repair it. If fittings are failing all over, or you have KITEC or old galvanized pipe, replacing is cheaper over time. A whole-home water line repipe typically runs $5,000 to $10,000 plus HST.

Copper or PEX (flexible plastic pipe)?

Both work well. We choose based on where the pipe runs and what it connects to, and explain why.

How long will my water be off?

For a typical leak repair, about 3 to 4 hours. A larger section or a repipe takes longer, and we tell you the plan before the water goes off.

Pipe Repair & Repiping

Fix the pipe, not just the drip.

Call and tell us what you’re seeing. We will find the cause and price the fix.

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