Repair plumbing-add lines?

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I'm looking at a HUD deal, and it says "Repair plumbing-add lines" in the Disclosure/Repair doc without an estimate. Do you know what that means? What might be the max cost of this? To me, the house is a pretty good deal, but it has been on the market for a while, which makes me nervous. If professional investors don't think they can make work, it might be stupid for me to jump in. Thanks.

Todd Campbell · Answer

I can't speak to your deal specifically, but I have a guess.

I've known houses to be gutted of copper, you might have to replumb the house. If this is the case, I would recommend pex. It is easy to run, cheap, and not a target for scrappers.

-todd

Account Closed · Answer

DC and Baltimore are very different markets and the pricing can vary.  Best bet is to have a licensed plumber take a look at it for you.

And as the others said, PEX tubing is a great option worth considering for rehabbing or new construction.  Special tools are required though and not all plumbers are going to be on board with doing it... the whole "old dogs, new tricks" thing.

Johnny Le · Answer

Thanks, Perry. Even if it's $10,500 I think I can handle it. I'm worried it might explode to $30k-$50k, then I'm doomed since a house in this area isn't worth that much.

Johnny Le · Answer

So we're looking at thousands in repairs? Not ten of thousands, right? Thanks, Corey.

Corey Melkonian · Answer

Pex is what we use for our new construction as well, we've had cases of a $10 copper pipe costing us thousands in repairs due to thieves.

Johnny Le · Answer

Thanks, Todd. How much do you think the replumb of a typical townhouse in DC/Baltimore would cost? It's a pretty small house, only 1100 sqft.

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