Fill this in with your quotes in hand
This sheet does not pick a repair for you. It lays out the facts you and a licensed plumber should both be looking at, so the decision is based on your home rather than on whichever option sounded simplest on the phone.
Answer the first section about your house, then fill in a column for each option a contractor has proposed in writing.
Part 1: About your house
| Question | Your answer |
|---|---|
| Roughly when was the home built? | |
| Has it been repiped before? | |
| How many slab leaks so far, and where? | |
| Is the leaking line hot or cold? | |
| What flooring is over the leak? | |
| Can the flooring be matched if cut? | |
| Is the attic accessible? | |
| Any remodel planned in the next few years? |
Part 2: Compare the proposals
| Spot repair | Reroute | Repipe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposed by | |||
| CSLB license checked | |||
| Lines covered | |||
| Openings (floor, walls, ceilings) | |||
| Restoration included | |||
| Permit included? (check with the city) | |||
| Days water is off | |||
| Written price |
Patterns to look for in your answers
- IfFirst leak, matchable flooring, sound pipe nearbyThenA spot repair column may hold up well.
- IfHard-to-match flooring or uncertain leak locationThenThe reroute column deserves extra weight.
- IfTwo or more past leaks, original pipeThenLook closely at the repipe column.
- IfRemodel coming soonThenAsk whether a reroute or repipe can be timed with it.
Final questions before you choose
- Which option would you choose for your own home in this situation, and why?
- What would make you change your recommendation?
- If we spot repair now, what is the plan if another leak appears?
- Is everything on this worksheet reflected in the written quote?
Common questions
Do I need three quotes to use this?
No. Even one written proposal with its alternatives explained is enough to fill in the sheet.
What if the plumber only offers one option?
Ask them to explain why the others do not fit. A clear reason is a good sign.
Should price decide it?
Price matters, but so do leak history and future risk. This worksheet keeps those in view.
General information for Yorba Linda, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.