Villas, state homes, and modern builds — Onehunga has some of the oldest pipes in Auckland. We replace galvanised, lead, and corroded pipes with copper or PEX.
Call Now — We'll Sort It 0800 322 322Onehunga has one of the most diverse housing stocks in Auckland — character villas from the 1900s-1930s, state housing from the 1940s-1960s, and modern infill townhouses. That means every kind of old pipe: lead, galvanised steel, and early copper that's reached the end of its life.
Homes around Onehunga Mall, Church Street, Princes Street, and Te Papapa often have plumbing that's been patched and added to over decades — a mix of different pipe materials joined together. This creates weak points where corrosion and leaks develop.
Villa re-pipes in Onehunga require careful work around heritage features — original timber floors, plaster walls, and decorative ceilings. We plan every Onehunga villa re-pipe to minimise damage and restore access points neatly.
Brown or rusty water — corroded galvanised pipes in your Onehunga home are flaking rust and sediment into the water supply.
Low water pressure — decades of corrosion inside old Onehunga pipes restricts flow, especially in villas with original plumbing.
Banging or rattling pipes — loose, corroded, or failing pipe joints in older Onehunga homes and villas.
Visible leaks or damp patches — pinhole leaks in corroded or lead pipes hidden behind walls in Onehunga properties.
Metallic taste in water — dissolved metals from old galvanised or lead pipes affecting water quality in Onehunga homes.
Mixed pipe materials — if your Onehunga home has a patchwork of lead, galvanised, and copper joined together, it's time for a proper re-pipe.
Pipe replacement costs in Onehunga vary depending on the age and type of home. An Onehunga villa re-pipe typically costs more than a standard state home because of the careful work needed around heritage features. We quote on-site in Onehunga so you know exactly what you're paying.
Some do. Onehunga villas built in the early 1900s may still have original lead supply pipes or lead-soldered joints. Lead pipes in Onehunga homes should be replaced as a priority — lead in drinking water is a health risk. We test and replace lead pipes in Onehunga villas regularly.
We take extra care with Onehunga villa re-pipes. We plan pipe routes to avoid unnecessary damage to original timber floors, plaster walls, and decorative ceilings. Any access points we open in your Onehunga villa are patched and restored neatly.
If your Onehunga home has original galvanised or lead pipes throughout, a full re-pipe is usually the smartest move — it solves every problem at once. If only part of your Onehunga home has old pipes (common after partial renovations), a targeted partial re-pipe can save money while fixing the problem areas.
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