replacing polybutylene pipes

[Sarah Sullivan]

I was wondering if anyone has replaced polybutylene pipes recently in the Raleigh area.  I'm trying to get a ballpark of what it might cost for an approximately 1500 sq ft house with 2 baths.   Also, if you are renovating as a buy and hold would you automatically go ahead and replace them up front?

[Julie Muse]

If I were renting it out and not refinancing I wouldn't take that cost up front personally. Also, THe cost to change is hard to say is it on a crawl space, slab or basement. That is going to make a big difference in the cost. Also, what sucks is the sheetrock work etc. If its a rental house I would let it fly until I had a problem. Ive seen many properties with this issue and never had a problem or could be easily repaired