Pipe Replacement (Copper & PEX) in Green Bay, WI

Sometimes a frozen pipe cannot simply be thawed. If a section has split, or the same pipe freezes every winter, replacing that section is the lasting fix. Call and we will connect you with an independent local plumbing professional who serves Green Bay and can advise whether copper or PEX is right for your home.

What pipe replacement involves

Replacement starts by shutting off the water and finding the damaged section. The split or weakened length is cut out and new pipe is joined in its place, using the fittings suited to the material: soldered or press fittings for copper, crimp or push-fit fittings for PEX. If the pipe is inside a wall or ceiling, the area is opened up to reach it and closed again afterwards. The professional can also advise on rerouting a pipe that keeps freezing, or insulating the new run so the problem does not repeat.

Signs a pipe needs replacing, not just thawing

• The pipe has split or burst after freezing.
• The same pipe freezes every winter, even after insulation.
• The pipe is old galvanized or corroded pipe that has become weak.
• Leaks keep appearing at the same joints or along the same run.

Copper or PEX?

Copper has been used in Green Bay homes for decades and is rigid and durable. PEX is flexible, tolerates freezing better than copper, and can be easier to route through walls and around obstacles. Which is right depends on the home, the existing plumbing, and where the pipe runs. A local professional can explain the options for your specific situation. Either way, the new run should be protected: see pipe insulation and freeze protection.

Local relevance

Green Bay housing is old — the median home was built in 1971, about 13.7 percent of homes were built before 1940, and about 69.1 percent of Brown County housing was built before 1990. Older homes often still have original galvanized or copper runs in unheated spaces. Homes in older neighborhoods such as Astor, Olde Norwood, and Astor East River are the most likely to need a section replaced after a deep freeze. Green Bay frozen pipe repair through our referral service connects you with a local professional who can assess the pipe and advise on replacement.

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