Many South Orange County neighborhoods were built between the 1960s and 1990s, putting a large share of local homes squarely in the age range where slab leaks become more common.
Copper pipe has a realistic service life, and homes approaching or exceeding 30-40 years old with original plumbing are statistically more likely to experience slab leaks than newer construction.
Periodic attention to water bills, awareness of any warm floor spots, and a general sense of your home's plumbing history become more valuable the older a home gets.
Rather than waiting for a leak to force the decision, some owners of older homes choose to proactively schedule a repipe on their own timeline, avoiding the disruption of an emergency situation.
Home inspection reports, prior repair records, or simply the home's original construction date are good starting points.
For homes with aging original copper, some owners find it worthwhile to address it proactively rather than reactively — it's a personal and financial decision we're happy to walk through with you.
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