Angi's 2026 cost guide puts a whole-house repipe at roughly $1,500 to $15,000 nationally, with PEX usually costing less than copper. In Lakewood's typical single-story slab homes, cost depends on the number of bathrooms and fixtures, attic access, drywall repair and whether the service line and shutoffs are included.
Published ranges
| Item | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-house repipe | about $1,500–$15,000 | Angi, 2026 |
Source: Angi cost to repipe a house. Angi notes PEX repipes usually cost less than copper because the material is cheaper and installs faster.
What drives the price in Lakewood
- House size and fixture count: bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, hose bibs.
- Route: most Lakewood slab homes are repiped through the attic, so attic access and clearance matter.
- Drywall and paint: whether patching and painting are included.
- Service line: replacing the line from the meter is often a separate line item. See water line repair.
- Valves and regulator: new main shutoff, fixture stops, pressure regulator.
- Permit: plumbing work in Lakewood often needs a permit, per the Building and Safety permits page.
Not sure what you need? Talk it through by phone.
Call (708) 350-9399PEX or copper?
See the PEX vs copper comparison. PEX is usually faster and less expensive to install. Copper is often preferred where pipe is exposed.
Related
Read galvanized pipes in Lakewood homes, then see repiping and pipe repair.
What don't these ranges tell you?
Ranges below are U.S. national figures published by the sources named, with the update dates those sources show, accessed November 11, 2026. They are not quotes and not our prices. Southern California labor and permit costs often sit at or above the middle of national ranges. Your actual price depends on the provider, the job and conditions found on site. National averages blend low-cost and high-cost markets, small and large jobs, and simple and difficult access. They don't include every permit, code update or restoration cost, and they can't account for what a provider finds once the work starts. A provider can only price your job after learning about it.
How do you compare quotes in Lakewood?
- Ask each provider to itemize labor, parts or equipment, the permit, code updates, haul-away and restoration.
- Make sure each quote covers the same scope, so you're comparing like with like.
- Ask what's warrantied and for how long, in writing.
- Ask whether a visit or diagnostic fee applies, and whether it's credited toward the work.
- Check the contractor's license with the California Contractors State License Board.
- Confirm whether the provider will pull the Lakewood permit and arrange inspections.
How was this guide researched?
This guide was written for Lakewood, California homeowners and checked against the sources below on November 11, 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm anything important with the agency or provider. See our editorial policy.