First, you must take into account that a home with polybutylene plumbing will sell for $4,000 - $5,000 less than a home with copper plumbing with all other things being equal. Ask your REALTOR® to help you determine a fair offer based upon sales from the neighborhood that likely have the same polybutylene plumbing.Do not depend on winning any potential damage claims from the class action lawsuits to compensate you. If you win a damage claim, great, but you need to purchase assuming that you and you alone will be responsible for any corrective action required after completion of the sale.

Jeff’s Note: Enjoy peace of mind, while reducing the risk of damage to your home and personal property, by replacing the plumbing immediately after purchasing the home. Do not wait for it to fail. On the positive side, you will recover most of the expense when you sell the home.