Pipe Reroute
A targeted fix that bypasses one failed line, often a slab leak, without breaking up your whole foundation or repiping the entire house.
A reroute reroutes water around a specific failed section of pipe. It's most often used to bypass a slab leak without jackhammering the foundation, running a new line through walls or the attic instead. When the rest of your plumbing is sound and the problem is one run, a reroute is faster, cleaner, and less expensive than a full repipe.
- Slab leak bypass without breaking concrete
- Targeted single-line replacement
- New line run through accessible space
- Faster & lower-cost than full repipe
- Honest reroute-vs-repipe assessment
When a reroute is the right fix
A reroute makes sense when the failure is isolated to one line, most commonly a hot- or cold-water line leaking under the slab, and the rest of your plumbing is in good shape. Instead of breaking through concrete to reach the leak, we abandon the failed section and run a new line through accessible space. It solves the leak without the cost and disruption of a full repipe.
Reroute vs. repipe
The key question is whether the problem is one section or the whole system. One failed run in otherwise sound plumbing? A reroute is the smart, economical fix. Failing lines throughout the house? A repipe is the honest answer, a reroute would just be the first of many. We assess the real condition before recommending either.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pipe reroute?
A reroute abandons a specific failed section of pipe and runs a new line through accessible space, walls or attic, to bypass it. It's commonly used to fix a slab leak without breaking up the foundation.
Is a reroute cheaper than a repipe?
When the problem is one isolated line, yes, a reroute is faster and less expensive than repiping the whole home. It's only the wrong choice if the whole system is failing, which we'll tell you honestly.
Can you reroute around a slab leak?
Yes, that's one of the most common uses. Instead of jackhammering concrete to reach the leak, we bypass the failed line by running a new one through accessible space.
How do you decide between reroute and repipe?
We assess the overall condition of your plumbing. One failed run in sound plumbing points to a reroute; failing lines throughout point to a repipe. You get the honest recommendation.