Is Your Home Overdue for a Plumbing Re-pipe? Here Are the Signs

If your home’s plumbing is acting like it’s auditioning for a horror movie—mysterious noises, spooky stains, and surprises you definitely didn’t ask for—it might be time to consider a repipe. Homes across Slidell, LA and the Mississippi Gulf Coast are no strangers to aging pipes thanks to humidity, shifting soil, and good old Southern “character.” Here are the clearest signs your plumbing is begging for an upgrade:

1. Your Water Looks Like Sweet Tea (but isn’t).

If your water comes out brown, rusty, or suspiciously tinted, your pipes may be corroding from the inside out. Sweet tea belongs in a cup, not your bathtub.

2. The Water Pressure Is Basically a Sad Drizzle.

When your shower feels like someone lightly misting you with a spray bottle, it’s usually a sign your old pipes are clogged with minerals or corrosion.

3. Frequent Leaks Are Becoming a Hobby.

If you’re on a first-name basis with your plumber (hi!), your pipes may be failing in multiple spots.

4. Your Home Still Has Galvanized or Polybutylene Pipes.

If your pipes are older than most TikTok users, it’s probably time. These outdated materials fail often—especially in our Gulf Coast climate.

5. Strange Noises You Can't Blame on the Kids or Pets.

Banging, clanking, or whistling pipes are trying to tell you something… mainly, “We’re tired.”

6. Your Home Is Over 40 Years Old.

If your Slidell or Gulf Coast home is vintage, that’s great—your plumbing, however, shouldn’t be.