Common Plumbing Problems in Older Dallas Homes
Older Dallas homes can carry original or mixed plumbing: galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains, clay sewer laterals and decades of partial repairs. What you actually have depends on the house.
Read the guidePlumbing in 1940s Dallas Homes
What plumbing a 1940s Dallas home was likely built with, how it ages, and what to check. Original materials vary by builder and many homes have been updated.
Read the guidePlumbing in 1950s Dallas Homes
What plumbing a 1950s Dallas home was likely built with, how it ages, and what to check. Original materials vary by builder and many homes have been updated.
Read the guidePlumbing in 1960s Dallas Homes
What plumbing a 1960s Dallas home was likely built with, how it ages, and what to check. Original materials vary by builder and many homes have been updated.
Read the guidePlumbing in 1970s Dallas Homes
What plumbing a 1970s Dallas home was likely built with, how it ages, and what to check. Original materials vary by builder and many homes have been updated.
Read the guideWhen Should Old Dallas Plumbing Be Replaced?
Age alone is not the trigger. Replace old plumbing when its condition, repair history or material makes continued repairs a poor bet.
Read the guideHow to Tell if a Dallas Home Has Galvanized Pipes
Galvanized steel is dull gray metal with threaded joints. A magnet sticks to it, which makes it easy to tell apart from copper or plastic.
Read the guideOld Cast-Iron Sewer Lines in Dallas Homes
Cast iron was a standard drain and sewer material for decades. It can last a long time, but it corrodes from the inside and can crack as soil moves.
Read the guideCopper vs PEX for Dallas Homes
Both are code-approved for water supply. PEX is usually less expensive and faster to install; copper is durable and familiar. Here is how they compare for Dallas homes.
Read the guideShould I Repipe Before Remodeling an Older Dallas Home?
If the home still has galvanized or polybutylene supply lines, a remodel with open walls is often the most economical time to repipe.
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