Repiping in Overland Park, KS (PEX & Copper)
Repiping replaces the water supply lines in part or all of a home. It’s worth considering when leaks keep appearing in different spots, when water pressure has faded from internal corrosion, or when a known problem material is in the walls.
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When repiping makes sense
- Multiple pinhole leaks over a short period
- Low pressure and discolored water from corroded galvanized steel pipe
- Polybutylene (gray plastic) supply lines, a material with a history of failures
- A remodel that opens walls anyway
What’s in the walls depends on when the house was built
Galvanized steel supply pipe was common in homes built through roughly the 1950s and into the 1960s. Copper took over after that. Polybutylene was used in some homes from the late 1970s into the mid-1990s. PEX became common in new construction in the 2000s. Any given house can differ, and past repairs mix materials, so we confirm what’s actually there.
Census data shows how much that varies across our area. Overland Park’s median home was built in 1989, Olathe’s in 1994 and Lenexa’s in 1992. By ZIP, the spread is wider:
| ZIP | Area (approx.) | Median year built | 2000 or later | 1980–1999 | 1960–1979 | Before 1960 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66204 | North Overland Park (Downtown OP area) | 1965 | 15.3% | 13.9% | 30% | 40.8% |
| 66212 | Central-north Overland Park | 1970 | 6.7% | 19.5% | 57.3% | 16.5% |
| 66215 | Lenexa (east) and west Overland Park | 1982 | 18.7% | 35.5% | 41.2% | 4.5% |
| 66210 | Overland Park (College Blvd corridor) | 1986 | 16.7% | 59.3% | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| 66213 | South-central Overland Park | 1995 | 29.5% | 64.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| 66223 | South Overland Park | 2001 | 52.1% | 45.4% | 2% | 0.4% |
| 66221 | South Overland Park (our base) | 2007 | 73% | 21.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| 66061 | Olathe (north and west) | 1994 | 41.6% | 26.6% | 21.4% | 10.4% |
| 66062 | Olathe (east and south) | 1994 | 34.7% | 46.1% | 17.3% | 1.9% |
| 66219 | Lenexa (central) | 2000 | 49.3% | 42.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035 (via Census Reporter). Checked October 2026.
PEX or copper?
PEX is flexible, needs fewer fittings, resists freeze damage better than rigid pipe, and usually means fewer and smaller wall openings. Copper is durable and long-proven, but costs more and takes longer to install. Either is a good choice when installed correctly; we’ll explain the trade-offs for your house.
Talk to a plumber about repiping (pex & copper)
Call (913) 379-3324 or book online. Open 7 days, 7 AM–8 PM.
What a repipe involves
We plan the new routes, protect floors and furnishings, make access openings, run the new lines, connect fixtures, pressure-test, and leave the water on at the end of each day wherever possible. Drywall patching is either included or coordinated.
Overland Park adopted the 2024 International Plumbing Code with local amendments, effective July 1, 2026 (Ordinance BC-3499). The plumbing work that doesn’t need a permit is narrow: stopping leaks, clearing stoppages, and repairs that don’t replace or rearrange valves, pipes or fixtures. Once defective concealed pipe has to be removed and replaced, the code treats it as new work that needs a permit and inspection. A repipe replaces pipe throughout, so it needs a permit and inspections.
Source: Overland Park Ordinance BC-3499 (2024 International Codes, effective July 1, 2026). Checked October 2026.
What affects the cost
- Size of the home and number of fixtures
- Partial vs whole-house
- Access (finished basement, slab, two stories)
- Material choice
- Permit and inspections
How it works
- Call or book. We help you stop the water first if needed, then give you an arrival window.
- Diagnose. We find the actual cause and show you what we found.
- Options before work. Repair vs replace, explained plainly. Nothing starts until you say go.
- Fixed to code. Permit and inspection handled where required, and the work area left clean.
Repiping (PEX & Copper): common questions
How long does a whole-house repipe take?
It depends on the size and layout of the home.
Will I have water during the repipe?
The goal is to restore water at the end of each workday wherever possible, with planned shutoffs during the day.
Is PEX safe for drinking water?
PEX used for potable water is certified to drinking-water standards and is widely used in new construction and repipes.
Do I need a permit to repipe my house?
Yes. Overland Park, Olathe and Lenexa all treat replacing supply piping as permitted work.
Should I replace galvanized pipe?
Corroded galvanized pipe narrows from the inside, causing low pressure and rusty water, and it tends to leak at threaded joints. The EPA also advises replacing galvanized plumbing that has ever been downstream of lead, as WaterOne notes. If your home still has it, plan for replacement.
Available in
- Overland Park: our home base in south OP.
- Olathe: Partial and whole-house repipes in older Olathe neighborhoods.
- Lenexa: PEX and copper repipes for Lenexa homes with recurring leaks.
- Stilwell: Repiping on homes with well systems, including the line from the pressure tank.
Related services
- Leak Detection & Repair: Find hidden supply and drain leaks before they become ceiling, floor or slab damage.
- Water Service Line Repair & Replacement: The buried line from the meter to your house: leaks found, repaired or replaced to code.
- Faucet, Sink & Fixture Installation: Faucets, sinks, shower valves and supply lines installed and repaired.
- General Plumbing Repair: The everyday fixes: shutoff valves, noisy pipes, pressure problems and more.
Get help with repiping (pex & copper)
Call (913) 379-3324 or book online. Open 7 days, 7 AM–8 PM.