Built for Teton winters
Frozen lines at 6,237 ft, well water systems, septic and water heaters that work all winter. We know your climate.
Repiping in Jackson
When patching the same pipe stops paying off
Some Jackson homes reach the point where every repair uncovers the next one. Older cabins and houses may still carry galvanized steel that rusts from the inside out, or gray polybutylene from the 1980s and early ’90s that’s known for failing without warning. Copper can develop pinholes as it ages. Add lines that were run through exterior walls or unheated spaces, and you get a house that springs a new leak every winter.
Repiping replaces the supply lines, either throughout the house or only in the runs that keep failing. It’s also the best chance to fix the layout: we can move pipe out of cold outside walls and crawlspaces and into heated space, which cuts the odds of another freeze. Most homes here suit PEX, which flexes more than rigid pipe, and copper is available where you prefer it. We plan access to keep wall openings small, pressure-test everything before it’s closed up, and offer financing for larger projects. Not sure you need it yet? Start with a plumbing inspection.
- Out of the Cold Lines rerouted away from freeze-prone walls when possible.
- Planned Access Openings mapped in advance and kept as small as we can.
- Financing Available Spread the cost of a larger project over time.
Is It Time?
Reasons to replace pipe rather than patch it
If more than one of these applies to your home, it’s worth pricing a repipe.
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Leaks in Different Rooms
New pinholes popping up in new places, season after season.
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Galvanized or Poly Pipe
Materials with a track record of corrosion or sudden failure.
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The Same Line Freezes
A run in an outside wall that splits whenever the cold settles in.
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Pressure Fading
Flow dropping over the years as old pipe narrows inside.
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Brown or Metallic Water
Rust or a metal taste that clears once the tap runs a while.
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Walls Already Open
A remodel is the easiest, least disruptive time to replace pipe.
What We Do
Repiping done with care for your home
One run or the whole house, planned so you know what to expect each day.
- Whole-House Repipes Every supply line replaced from the main shutoff to the fixtures.
- Partial Repipes Only the failing runs, such as one bathroom or a cold exterior wall.
- Freeze-Prone Reroutes Lines moved from crawlspaces and outside walls into heated space.
- Galvanized & Poly Removal Aging steel and polybutylene replaced with modern pipe.
- New Shutoffs Fresh valves at the main and at fixtures as part of the job.
- Service Line Upgrades The buried line into the house replaced at the same time if needed.
How It Works
What a repipe looks like
Most homes keep water service at the end of each work day.
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Walk-Through
We look at the existing pipe, its routes and where access is easiest.
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Written Scope
Material, routing, openings and price laid out for your approval.
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Install
Old pipe abandoned or removed, new lines run and connected.
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Pressure-Test
Every line tested under pressure before walls are closed.
Jackson Hole crews. Mountain‑tough service.
Why Jackson Hole homeowners choose Element
Local to Jackson Hole
A real office in Jackson and plumbers serving Wilson, Teton Village, Moran, Kelly, Star Valley and Alpine — not a call center.
Licensed in Wyoming
Wyoming License CL-25-0130, with every job backed by our full service guarantee.
Here 24/7
Frozen pipe at 2 a.m. or no hot water on a Sunday — a real plumber answers the call.
Tired of a new leak every winter?
Get a free repiping estimate from our Jackson plumbers. Financing is available, and $50 off any plumbing service applies.
Maintenance Membership
Ready for Jackson Hole winters.
Seasonal checkups for every system in your home.
Seasonal checkups catch small problems before they become emergencies — and keep your systems running efficiently all year.
- Annual whole-home plumbing inspection
- Water heater flush & safety check
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Repiping questions from Jackson homeowners
How do I know what kind of pipe my house has?
Look where pipe is exposed, such as near the water heater, under sinks or in an unfinished basement. Dull gray threaded steel is likely galvanized, flexible gray plastic may be polybutylene, and reddish metal is copper. If you can’t tell, we’ll identify it during a visit or a plumbing inspection.
Does PEX hold up better in a freeze?
PEX can stretch a little as water freezes, so it’s more forgiving than copper or steel, but it can still split and its fittings can still fail. The real protection is keeping lines in heated space and the house warm. That’s why we reroute cold runs whenever a repipe gives us the chance.
Will I be without water for days?
Usually not. On most jobs we restore water at the end of each day, and smaller partial repipes are often finished quickly. We’ll give you a realistic schedule up front so you can plan around guests, work and any time the house will be empty.
Should I repipe the whole house or just part of it?
If one area keeps failing and the rest of the pipe is sound, a partial repipe may be all you need. If the material itself is the problem, like galvanized or polybutylene, replacing it all usually costs less than chasing leaks. We price both. For a single leak, leak repair may be enough.
Is there a discount on repiping?
Repiping qualifies for $50 off any plumbing service in Jackson. Bring it up when you schedule the estimate. For whole-house projects, ask about financing so the cost can be paid over time instead of all at once. The estimate is free and shows the full scope before you commit.
*Offers cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to dispatch fees. No cash value. Must present offer at time of service. Call for details.