If your home is experiencing discolored water, chronically low pressure, or leaks that keep coming back, the problem may not be the fixtures but the pipes themselves. At TennCo Plumbing, we specialize in repiping homes across West Tennessee, replacing aging and failing plumbing systems with Uponor PEX-A, one of the most durable piping materials available today.
Some plumbing problems are isolated to a single fixture or line, but others point to a broader issue with the system as a whole. Signs that your home may be a candidate for a full repipe include:
If you are experiencing one or more of these issues, a professional assessment is the right first step.
TennCo. Plumbing installs Uponor PEX-A for all residential repipe projects. PEX-A is widely regarded as the highest-performing variant of PEX piping, offering superior flexibility, freeze resistance, and long-term durability compared to traditional copper or galvanized steel. It is also less prone to scale buildup and corrosion, making it particularly well-suited for the water conditions common across West Tennessee.
Ready for a Durable, Long-Lasting Repipe?A whole house repipe is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your home. Contact TennCo Plumbing to schedule an assessment and receive a detailed, upfront estimate before any work begins.
PEX-A is the highest tier of cross-linked polyethylene plumbing pipe. It is manufactured using the “Peroxide” method, which gives it a cross-linking degree of around 80%. This makes it significantly more flexible, durable, and kink-resistant than standard PEX-B pipes. It won’t corrode like copper, pit from hard water, or degrade from chlorine, making it the premier choice for modern residential water lines.
Yes, absolutely. PEX-A is thoroughly tested and certified to meet strict NSF/ANSI Standards 14 and 61 for potable water safety. It is completely non-toxic, lead-free, and does not transfer any chemical taste or odor to your water. Because it resists scale buildup, it also helps prevent the bacterial growth that can sometimes form inside older, corroded metal pipes.
In most standard-sized homes with a crawl space, the entire plumbing installation and repressurization can be completed in just one full workday. Because our technicians can easily run the main lines through your crawl space beneath the house, the installation is incredibly efficient. We complete the entire job from start to finish in a single day so your home life experiences minimal disruption.
Yes, your water will be turned off for the duration of the installation workday. Because we fully demo and replace your old, existing water lines to the fixtures, the main water supply must remain off while our team is working under the house. However, we work efficiently to ensure that your brand-new PEX-A system is fully pressurized and your water service is completely restored by the evening of that same day.
While copper has been the industry standard for decades, PEX-A offers several distinct advantages:
Shape memory is a unique feature exclusive to PEX-A. It uses cold-expansion fittings: we expand the PEX-A pipe and a matching PEX ring, insert a brass or polymer fitting, and let the material naturally shrink back down to its original size. The pipe literally compresses itself around the fitting with immense force, creating a permanent, watertight seal that actually grows stronger over time. If the pipe gets kinked during installation, a quick flash of heat from a heat gun allows it to shrink back to its perfect, original shape without losing any structural integrity.
Virtually none. Because your home has a crawl space, we run the vast majority of the new PEX-A piping underneath your floors. Instead of cutting open long channels in your living space walls, we simply drop the new lines down through the floor or punch directly up into the bottom of your cabinets right at the fixture locations. Any minor access holes that might be required for high fixtures (like a shower valve) are kept to an absolute minimum, making this a clean and non-invasive process.
Under standard residential conditions, PEX-A has an exceptional operational lifespan and is designed to last up to 50 years. However, just like copper, CPVC, or any other piping material, the exact lifespan can vary depending on your local water quality. Factors like high chlorine levels, heavy mineral content, or extreme pH imbalances can impact the longevity of any plumbing system over time, but PEX-A remains one of the most resilient options available against harsh water conditions.
