“How much will it cost to re plumb my house?” is one of the most common questions homeowners ask residential contractors. The answer is rarely simple. Square footage, fixture count, pipe material, labor rates, and even regional permitting rules all play a role. At CountBricks, we leverage live material databases and AI-driven labor analytics to pinpoint the average cost of re plumbing a house in seconds—saving contractors hours of spreadsheet work and giving owners clear, defensible numbers.
• Small homes (1–2 baths, under 1,500 sq ft): $7,500 – $12,000
• Mid-size homes (2–3 baths, 1,500 – 2,500 sq ft): $12,000 – $18,000
• Large homes (3+ baths, over 2,500 sq ft): $18,000 – $30,000+
These figures represent turnkey replacement of supply lines with modern PEX or Type L copper and include demolition, installation, drywall patch, and finish trim. Live price fluctuations in copper, fittings, and regional wage agreements can widen these bands by 10-15 %. That’s why CountBricks syncs to supplier APIs every hour—so your estimate reflects today’s market, not last quarter’s.
• PEX: Flexible, fewer fittings, 25-30 % cheaper than copper, faster labor
• Type M Copper: Mid-grade, moderate price, durable but more joints
• Type L Copper: Premium, thicker wall, 15-20 % cost increase over Type M
CountBricks simulations show that on a 2,000 sq ft home with three baths, choosing PEX over Type L copper trims roughly $3,800 from the average cost of re plumbing a house without compromising code compliance.
• Single-story slab homes require more invasive demolition of flooring channels, elevating labor hours
• Two-story framed houses often allow vertical chases, reducing demo but adding height-related safety fees
• Crawlspace access lowers ceiling demo but adds PPE and confined-space premiums
Every additional sink, shower, or outdoor hose bib increases material length and fixture rough-in time. CountBricks voice-capture takeoffs record fixture locations in real time, instantly updating pipe footage and fitting counts as you walk the site.
Union wages in coastal metros may double the labor line compared to rural markets. Our platform taps local Department of Labor tables, ensuring your estimate stays aligned with actual crew costs where you build.
1. Demolition & Surface Protection – 10 %
2. Rough-in Labor – 35 %
3. Pipe & Fittings – 30 %
4. Insulation & Fire-stopping – 5 %
5. Drywall, Paint & Finishes – 15 %
6. Permit & Inspection Fees – 5 %
By itemizing these buckets in a CountBricks estimate, clients see exactly where money is allocated, reducing change-order disputes down the road.
Walk the structure with your phone, call out “three-quarter-inch PEX to master bath,” and our AI transcribes, categorizes, and prices the takeoff on the fly. No more clipboards or late-night data entry.
CountBricks is integrated with national and regional suppliers. If copper spikes 8 % overnight, your saved estimate will flag a suggested adjustment before you send the final quote.
Generate branded PDFs complete with scope, exclusions, payment schedule, and digital signature fields in under a minute. Forward directly from CountBricks.com/portfolio to impress homeowners and win trust.
Upload a PDF plan set, tag supply lines, and let our neural engine measure, count, and label every run. Accuracy has been field-tested within 2 % of manual takeoffs, shaving days off pre-construction timelines.
CountBricks partnered with GreenTree Plumbing on a 1,400 sq ft ranch in Austin. The original galvanized lines were causing low pressure and rust stains. Using our voice capture and live PEX pricing:
• Estimate creation time dropped from 3 hours to 18 minutes
• Final contract value: $9,750, within 4 % of completed cost
• Homeowner received a detailed cost breakdown the same day of the site visit
• Bundle projects: Combine re plumbing with planned bathroom remodels to share demo and finish costs
• Opt for trunk-and-branch PEX layouts to minimize fittings and labor
• Schedule inspections in advance to avoid downtime charges
• Use push-fit valves for temporary water restoration, reducing hotel costs for owners
• Leverage CountBricks.com/services to compare copper vs. PEX pricing in real time
If you need an exact number instead of an average, start a free CountBricks trial. Speak your scope, review the AI-generated estimate, and export a signature-ready proposal before you leave the driveway.
Ready to learn more? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation and schedule a 15-minute demo.
Price clarity is only the first step. Profitability comes from controlled execution, and that’s where CountBricks continues to add value after the bid is signed.
1. Capture scope shifts on site with a quick voice note.
2. CountBricks recalculates additional pipe length, fittings, and labor in seconds.
3. Generate a digital change-order form the customer can e-sign on their phone, eliminating payment delays.
• Download a supplier-specific pick list straight from the estimate
• Avoid over-ordering by matching part numbers to live inventory
• Reduce returns and restocking fees that erode profit margins
Project managers can log daily progress, and CountBricks automatically reconciles percent-complete against the original estimate. If labor hours begin to outpace budget, the dashboard flags the variance, giving you a chance to course-correct before overruns pile up.
A recent CountBricks user re plumbed a 2,800 sq ft addition featuring three full baths and a prep kitchen. Mid-project, the homeowner upgraded to brushed-bronze fixtures. Using our change-order workflow, the contractor updated pricing in under five minutes, secured a digital signature on-site, and maintained a 24 % gross margin.
• Single source of truth from takeoff to final invoice
• Cloud access keeps crews, office staff, and clients aligned
• Continuous updates ensure the average cost of re plumbing a house reflects live market data, not stale spreadsheets
Boost your margins and eliminate guesswork. Explore CountBricks.com/services and discover how our AI platform can turn every plumbing estimate into a predictable, profitable project.
