5 Signs You Need a Repipe in Your Long Beach Home
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5 Signs You Need a Repipe in Your Long Beach Home
Advice from the Plumbing Pros at Goodboy Plumbing
If you live in Long Beach, especially in an older home, you may be dealing with outdated plumbing. Galvanized steel and even early copper piping were once standard, but after decades of wear and tear, they often fail—leading to costly leaks and water damage.
So how do you know it’s time to repipe your house? Here are five warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored.
1. Discolored or Rusty Water
If your tap water looks brown, red, or yellow—especially after it's been sitting in the pipes overnight—it could be due to corrosion inside your plumbing. This is a common issue with galvanized pipes, which were widely used in homes throughout Long Beach until the 1960s.
Discolored water is not only unappealing, but it may also signal deeper damage within your system.
2. Low Water Pressure
Notice the water pressure has dropped over time? That’s another indicator your pipes are closing up due to corrosion or scale buildup inside the walls. In homes with older galvanized lines, restricted water flow is often one of the first signs of widespread pipe decay.
Low pressure can also affect appliance performance and your ability to shower comfortably.
3. Frequent Leaks or Pipe Repairs
One isolated leak isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. But if you’re calling the plumber multiple times a year—or worse, patching leaks yourself—it might be more cost-effective to repipe your home.
Frequent repairs add up quickly, and continuing to patch failing plumbing is only delaying the inevitable.
4. Water Has a Metallic Taste or Smell
If your water tastes like metal or has a strange odor, that’s a red flag. It usually means the inside of your pipes is deteriorating and releasing corrosion into your drinking water. This isn’t just unpleasant—it’s a potential health hazard.
New copper or PEX piping will give you cleaner, better-tasting water immediately.
5. Your Home Was Built Before 1980
Many Long Beach homes were built before current plumbing codes went into effect. If your house was built prior to 1980, and you’ve never replaced the original pipes, a full repipe may be long overdue.
Galvanized steel pipes typically last about 40–50 years. Copper may last longer, but it too can wear out—especially in areas with hard water or acidic soil.
What Are Your Options for Repiping?
At Goodboy Plumbing, we offer professional repiping services using:
Type L copper piping for durability and resale value
PEX piping for flexible, efficient installations
Localized repipe options if only certain lines are failing
We’ll walk your home, evaluate the system, and recommend a solution that fits your needs and budget.
Why Long Beach Homes Need Extra Attention
The combination of hard water, salty air, and aging infrastructure in Long Beach makes old pipes more prone to failure. Homes near the coast are especially vulnerable to corrosion due to salt exposure in the soil and air.
Whether you live in Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, or downtown Long Beach, we’ve helped homeowners just like you upgrade their plumbing and avoid future disasters.
Schedule a Repipe Estimate with Goodboy Plumbing
Don’t wait until a hidden leak turns into major water damage. Contact Goodboy Plumbing today for a repipe estimate. We offer honest advice, fair pricing, and professional work backed by experience.
Call or Text: 562-325-9492
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