Defective & Failing Piping Systems in Colorado

Identify warning signs, understand failure risks, and discover long-term Uponor PEX-A and Copper repiping solutions.

From 1980s polybutylene to 1950s galvanized steel, defective pipes put your home at risk for water damage. Explore our guides to diagnose your plumbing system.

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Common Pipe Failures We Replace

Polybutylene (Quest) Pipes

Installed from 1978–1995. Chlorine in tap water breaks down the resin and acetal fittings from the inside out, leading to sudden, catastrophic pipe bursts.

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Galvanized Steel Piping

Found in pre-1960s homes. Internal rust and mineral accumulation choke off water volume, create brown water flakes, and cause thread joint rot.

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Kitec Aluminum-PEX

Installed from 1995–2007. Prone to dezincification of yellow brass fittings and structural delamination under municipal water temperature and pressure.

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Copper Pinhole Leaks

Pitting corrosion from aggressive water chemistry and excessive line pressure eats microscopic holes through copper walls behind drywall and under slabs.

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Regional Plumbing Risks by Denver Metro Community

Different communities face specific plumbing risks based on their original construction eras and municipal water supplies:

Highlands Ranch (Polybutylene) Denver (Galvanized Steel) Broomfield (Kitec Piping) Golden (Copper Pinhole Leaks) Parker (Polybutylene & PRV) Castle Rock (High Water Pressure)