Definition of Updated Plumbing

[Isaac Fridmann]

Hey Everyone!

I'm analyzing my first fix and flip deal. In the comps, I see a lot of brokers wrote in the description "new plumbing".  If the subject property has cast iron pipes, does that mean I need to replace all the pipes with PVC?

I'd appreciate any feedback I can get.

Thanks in advance!

[Bruce Woodruff]

You need to have your Home Inspector (or a Licensed Plumber) verify exactly what is new and what is not. Typically you will not find much if any PVC in a residential building. The supply will be copper (but might be PVC in some instances), the house plumbing will be copper or PEX if newer, and the waste will be ABS or if old, maybe CI.

The Cast Iron will definitely need to be replaced and can be very expensive so make sure to verify that. But no you shouldn't be replacing any pipes with PVC.....