Dealing with frequent leaks, discolored water, or low water pressure throughout your home? These are clear signs your plumbing system has reached the end of its lifespan and needs complete repiping. At 5-Star Plumbing, we replace outdated galvanized, polybutylene, or corroded copper pipes with modern, durable materials that restore reliable water flow and eliminate ongoing repair costs. Our whole-house repiping protects your Sacramento home from water damage while increasing property value and giving you peace of mind for decades.
Call (916) 796-1233 to schedule your free repiping consultation and home assessment.
- Licensed California Contractor #1038276
- 11+ Years Serving Sacramento County
- PEX & Copper Repiping Specialists
- Minimize Disruption to Your Home
Signs Your Sacramento Home Needs Repiping
Most Sacramento homes built before 1990 will eventually require repiping as original plumbing reaches the end of its 40-60 year lifespan. Watch for these clear indicators:
Multiple leaks in different locations signal systemic pipe failure, not isolated problems. If you’ve repaired leaks in your bathroom, then kitchen, then laundry room over the past year, your entire system is deteriorating. Continuing to patch individual leaks wastes money – each repair costs $300-800, yet pipes continue failing elsewhere.
Discolored or rusty water, especially first thing in the morning, indicates advanced corrosion inside your pipes. Brown, yellow, or reddish water means rust particles are entering your water supply. This affects water safety, stains fixtures and laundry, and signals pipes are corroding from the inside out.
Low water pressure throughout your home results from mineral buildup and corrosion narrowing pipe interiors. If multiple fixtures show weak flow simultaneously, your pipes have lost significant capacity. This problem only worsens over time as buildup continues.
Visible corrosion on exposed pipes in crawl spaces, basements, or under sinks shows external deterioration. If you can see rust, pitting, or green corrosion (on copper), the pipes are failing. What you see on the outside reflects worse damage inside.
Frequent plumbing repairs costing thousands annually make repiping economically sensible. If you’re spending $2,000-4,000 yearly on leak repairs, that money would better invest in permanent repiping that eliminates ongoing problems.
Water quality concerns including metallic taste, strange odors, or sediment in water indicate pipe deterioration contaminating your water supply. Old galvanized pipes shed rust, lead, and other metals into drinking water.
Your home was built before 1970 and has original galvanized steel pipes. These pipes have a 40-50 year lifespan. By now, they’re severely corroded internally even if you haven’t experienced major leaks yet.
You’re planning major renovations. If walls and ceilings will already be open for remodeling, adding repiping makes perfect sense. You’ll save significantly on labor costs by combining projects.
⚠️ Don’t wait for catastrophic failure. Burst pipes cause thousands in water damage to flooring, drywall, furniture, and belongings. Proactive repiping prevents emergency situations and protects your investment.
Repiping Material Comparison: PEX vs. Copper
| PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) | Copper (Traditional Premium) | |
| Cost | 20–30% lower (material & labor) | Higher (premium pricing) |
| Lifespan | 50+ years | 80+ years (in ideal conditions) |
| Installation | Fast & flexible; fewer fittings | Labor-intensive; requires soldering |
| Freeze Resistance | Excellent (expands without bursting) | Poor (rigid pipes may burst) |
| Corrosion | Corrosion-proof (rust resistant) | Can corrode based on water chemistry |
| Noise Level | Quiet (absorbs water hammer) | Transmits water hammer noise |
| UV Resistance | Low (must avoid direct sunlight) | High (suitable for outdoor use) |
| Properties | Chemical resistant | Natural antimicrobial properties |
| Best For | Budget-conscious whole-house repiping | Exposed pipes & outdoor connections |
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5 Star Plumbing Reviews
5 Star Plumbing
4616 Roseville Rd, North Highlands
Cameron Thomas
19:56 23 Feb 26
I called 5 Star Plumbing because a toilet at my dealership was leaking.
When I first called, Mo answered and was able to get me scheduled, which I appreciated. However, during the call, I was interrupted several times while explaining my information. My email address was written down incorrectly, so I didn’t receive the receipt until later. I understand my email is long, but I was in the process of clearly and phonetically spelling it out when I was cut off, which led to the mistake. Customer communication and patience go a long way, especially when trying to earn and maintain business relationships.
That being said, Amir did a great job. He arrived on time, diagnosed the toilet issue, explained what needed to be replaced, and ordered the correct part. Mo later followed up, we corrected the email issue, and scheduled the return visit. Amir came back early (which I appreciated), and he quickly and efficiently replaced the flush valve.
Overall, the repair work itself was excellent. I would just encourage a bit more attentiveness and patience during phone conversations. Thank you.
When I first called, Mo answered and was able to get me scheduled, which I appreciated. However, during the call, I was interrupted several times while explaining my information. My email address was written down incorrectly, so I didn’t receive the receipt until later. I understand my email is long, but I was in the process of clearly and phonetically spelling it out when I was cut off, which led to the mistake. Customer communication and patience go a long way, especially when trying to earn and maintain business relationships.
That being said, Amir did a great job. He arrived on time, diagnosed the toilet issue, explained what needed to be replaced, and ordered the correct part. Mo later followed up, we corrected the email issue, and scheduled the return visit. Amir came back early (which I appreciated), and he quickly and efficiently replaced the flush valve.
Overall, the repair work itself was excellent. I would just encourage a bit more attentiveness and patience during phone conversations. Thank you.
Victoria Hernandez
19:38 20 Feb 26
Toly performed an exemplary job. He addressed the issue efficiently and demonstrated considerable expertise. I also appreciate his courteous and respectful demeanor. Each time he inquired about something, he used polite language and was very personable. I will certainly recommend and utilize this service again, primarily because of my positive interaction with him. My sink is now fully operational. Thank you very much.
Joseph Maskiewicz
10:40 15 Feb 26
Amir from 5 Star Plumbing was excellent. Pricing was very reasonable, and scheduling was easy. We booked Wednesday night for 4:30pm the next day, and he was able to show up early at 11am.
He coordinated seamlessly with my contractor, removed the old water heater in the late morning, and returned late afternoon to install a Bradford White unit with a thermal expansion tank after drywall was finished. My contractor said Amir was friendly and got along with everyone.
Professional, efficient, and easy to work with. Highly recommend Amir and 5 Star Plumbing.
First pic is old water heater.
Second pic is new water heater.
He coordinated seamlessly with my contractor, removed the old water heater in the late morning, and returned late afternoon to install a Bradford White unit with a thermal expansion tank after drywall was finished. My contractor said Amir was friendly and got along with everyone.
Professional, efficient, and easy to work with. Highly recommend Amir and 5 Star Plumbing.
First pic is old water heater.
Second pic is new water heater.
Gavin Rachac
23:31 11 Feb 26
called about replacing my water heater on the 3rd of february 2026, was told over the phone that the appointment would be for the next day. when i got the confirmation email it said the appointment was scheduled for the 5th instead of the 4th, i thought whatever mistakes happen. well they didn’t get all the information they needed from me and ordered the wrong water heater, so it gets pushed back to the 6th. this is annoying but again i do my best to overlook it. then the technician, Eze, gets to my place and removes my water heater. he then tells me the one they got is too tall to fit in my house, so they’ll need to order a different one. except he starts talking about how 48in water heaters are sooo hard to find, and they will have to take all weekend calling around to find one for me. they offer an insanely expensive tankless option for quicker service, i decline. i’m told i’ll get a call back on monday the 9th. i receive no call back so i call the office myself at the end of the day, only to get no further information on when or if they can get me a water heater. so on the 10th i call around and find another place that installed it the next day (the 11th). i now have a new 40gal tank water heater that took no time at all to order that fits in my house, and have yet to get a call back from 5-star. they charged me $1000 for just the removal, and then left me without a water heater for 5 days with absolutely no estimate for when i would get one. they absolutely were trying to trap me into the expensive and high maintenance tankless option, as no other plumbers mentioned a 48in being hard to find. i recommend avoiding this company at all costs.
Norman Thompson JR
00:54 10 Feb 26
The technician arrived on time at 12:30 and he was professional.
Here it is 4:30 and he just got done installing a 50 gallon water heater. Some of the things were out of his control. What normally takes 1 and 1/2 hours took two and a half hours longer.
The pan that went underneath the heater he used the last one at his previous job so he had to go get another one.
Then the manufacturer failed to put in the vent that goes on top of the heater. After half an hour of looking then another twenty minutes of phone calls with me helping him on a couple he found one at Red's Plumbing. He drove up there and bought the last one. Rheems fault.
Things happen. We have water though.
I work nights. It's going to be a long night on two hours of sleep.
The install looks sharp. Thank you.
The end. Zzzzzzzzz
Here it is 4:30 and he just got done installing a 50 gallon water heater. Some of the things were out of his control. What normally takes 1 and 1/2 hours took two and a half hours longer.
The pan that went underneath the heater he used the last one at his previous job so he had to go get another one.
Then the manufacturer failed to put in the vent that goes on top of the heater. After half an hour of looking then another twenty minutes of phone calls with me helping him on a couple he found one at Red's Plumbing. He drove up there and bought the last one. Rheems fault.
Things happen. We have water though.
I work nights. It's going to be a long night on two hours of sleep.
The install looks sharp. Thank you.
The end. Zzzzzzzzz
Misty Amiot
19:26 06 Feb 26
I called 5 star plumbing as the upstairs shower leaked into the kitchen. Response was quick and they sent out a plumber the next day. Peter arrived and figured instantly what the issue was. He fixed it and we haven't had an issue since. He is very knowledgeable. Prices are competitive. Will definitely call again if I have any future plumbing issues.
Priya Devi
19:26 06 Feb 26
Our Technician Omari was really good at explaining the installation process and also installing the water heater. He when above and beyond in his job while installing. He did a very great and wonderful job. He took his time to install it. I will recommend Omari and 5 star plumbing to my families and friends. Thank you.
Gene Guiraud
18:51 15 Jan 26
I recently called 4 Star Plumbing to investigate some concerning gurgling sounds coming from my drains. They were able to get me on the schedule quickly for a visit on 1/14/2026.
The technician, Mze, arrived with a helper to diagnose the issue. They were both professional and took the time to listen to the sounds and inspect the drainage system. After a thorough look, they explained that the sounds were actually normal for my specific setup and didn't indicate a major clog or venting problem.
I really appreciated their honesty—it’s refreshing to have a service team that doesn't try to upsell you on unnecessary repairs when everything is functioning as it should. If you are looking for a reliable team that values integrity and quality service, I highly recommend Mze and the crew at 4 Star.
The technician, Mze, arrived with a helper to diagnose the issue. They were both professional and took the time to listen to the sounds and inspect the drainage system. After a thorough look, they explained that the sounds were actually normal for my specific setup and didn't indicate a major clog or venting problem.
I really appreciated their honesty—it’s refreshing to have a service team that doesn't try to upsell you on unnecessary repairs when everything is functioning as it should. If you are looking for a reliable team that values integrity and quality service, I highly recommend Mze and the crew at 4 Star.
Donny Fong
02:41 15 Jan 26
Had a fantastic experience with technician Toly. I was very impressed with how friendly and knowledgeable he was. He went beyond what I expected with the service he provided me. He was very patient in answering all my questions . I will be leaving a very nice Yelp review for him and your company. Not cheap, but well worth it. Thank you!
John Wachter
00:34 09 Jan 26
Same-day call and service within 4 Hours window. The newly installed gas water heater working great. Dave is a very experienced technician, high quality workmanship. I highly recommend 5 Star Plumbing to my neighbors.
Ben O
01:22 03 Dec 25
Our washer and dryer piping was leaking. 5 star plumbing came out and quickly and professionally fixed the issue, cleaned up after themselves - and did a really good job throughout. I can’t say enough at how well Eze did on the job, and they let me know the job is warranties since the work is through them, which I love. I would use them again for this last project and will use them for future plumbing projects.
Natalya Neverov
20:23 26 Nov 25
I had an excellent experience with this plumbing company. They were able to dispatch a technician the same day, which was incredibly helpful. The work was completed accurately and efficiently, and they left the entire area clean once the job was done. I also appreciated their attention to detail throughout the process. The pricing was very reasonable, especially considering the quality of service provided.
Highly recommend them for anyone looking for reliable and professional plumbing work.
Highly recommend them for anyone looking for reliable and professional plumbing work.
Sandra Mallisham
04:11 05 Nov 25
Very quick response. Eze was excellent came in the middle of the night and tackled the emergency quickly. He was back the next morning to complete clean-out replacement. Original was buried and required much digging. Very professional, very hardworking. Big job and he finished in one day!
Arun Kalyanasundaram
04:27 23 Oct 25
The plumber who came to check our leak was good and quick. But overall not the best experience with the management. First there was a misunderstanding and they did not let me know that my appointment was automatically cancelled. Then they arrived 2 hours late.
But the plumber olejandro was extremely good and was able to quickly find the cause of the leak. He then gave me an estimate for the fix. I paid the $150 service charge which they said would be deducted from my final estimate. I received the invoice but no call back for the actual work. However i was reached out by the company with an apology. So im giving 5 stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
But the plumber olejandro was extremely good and was able to quickly find the cause of the leak. He then gave me an estimate for the fix. I paid the $150 service charge which they said would be deducted from my final estimate. I received the invoice but no call back for the actual work. However i was reached out by the company with an apology. So im giving 5 stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Mona Ramirez
01:54 14 May 24
He was very professional. He was very informative about what he was going to replace to fit the new water heater.
Frank B
22:18 13 May 24
Peter was friendly and professional. Very smart and knowledgeable technician.
Jeremy Trimble
00:12 11 May 24
Overall, it was a good service. I appreciate that they came out on time, had all of the supplies they needed, and worked quickly/efficiently. Eziz did a really good job.
Alexander Fernandez
21:52 10 May 24
I broke a water hose bib on the exterior of my home and needed a plumber right away, as I wasn’t sure which of the 4 water valves, in front of my house, was the water main. The plumber, Ezra arrived within 15-20 minutes of my call to 5 Star Plumbing. The plumber, Ezra was prompt and courteous. He explained the repairs to me prior to beginning and I received a written quote in advance of performing the repairs. I would highly recommend Ezra, in particular. & 5 Star Plumbing
Olga Zaigralina
00:40 10 May 24
Fast and very professional service. All service details were clear explaned . And service price was very reasonable.
Andrew Nelson
00:31 09 May 24
My insurance policy required a smart shutoff valve to be installed. I contacted several companies who were able to quote me a price with little to no difficulty, but these guys were less $ And they demonstrated that they knew what I was asking for and needed to satisfy my insurance requirements beyond a shadow of doubt. All of this, and it was all completed before the end of the same day on which I started the process. Extremely satisfied and happy I went with them.
daywalker12
23:46 02 May 24
Excellent fast service. Called after waiting for another plumbing service for 2 days to come out to provide service. Spoke with Leo on the telephone who informed me a plumbing technician could be at my residence within an hour. Approx. 30-40 minutes later, Khalid came out and resolved our leaking shower matter quickly and efficiently! Will definitely use 5 Star Plumbing services again!
Toné Duarte
19:23 02 May 24
Eze from 5-Star Plumbing was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable in making the needed repairs to our bathroom plumbing problem. He even was able to show me in pictures and video what was happening before his repairs. The fact that he was early was a bonus. I would highly recommend 5-Star Plumbing to everyone. Thanks again!
Mark Stinson
15:13 19 Apr 24
Very fast and reliable service! I had a small leak, which I couldn't locate. I called 5 Star Plumbing and they were able to get someone out within 24 hours. The tech, who was very helpful, was able to locate the leak, which turned out to be three new sprinkler control values, which I just had installed a few months ago. I will definitely use them the next time I have a plumbing issue.
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