Start with the cause
Old galvanized supply lines rarely fail all at once; they narrow, rust, and drop pressure gradually until repiping becomes the more sensible fix than another patch. Spot-repairing one failed section without checking the rest of the run is how a one-day job turns into three.
Questions for the scope
- Exactly what gets removed, repaired, or replaced?
- What has to be opened up to reach it, and how will that area be protected?
- Does the city require a permit or inspection for this scope?
- What test confirms the work actually holds before everyone leaves?
- Who’s responsible for patching plaster, tile, or flooring afterward?
Albany house context
Albany homes span compact 19th-century rowhouses, early streetcar neighborhoods, and postwar streets. Plumbing plans work better when they account for stacked fixtures, masonry walls, older service lines, and a real Capital Region freeze cycle.