Removing Existing Plumbing

[Ben C.]

Hello,

I am in the demo stage (prepping to remove all existing plumbing lines). 

Plumber has informed me that I can simply shut off the main water valve in the basement  and then proceed to remove all existing piping inside the home. He stated that he was being honest and didn't want to charge me to come and do this himself. 

Is this correct? Just want to make sure. 

Thank you!

[Mike McCarthy]

No issue with that if you're replacing all the plumbing anyway.

I would plan on cutting and capping the main line a few feet after the shutoff. If it's copper pipe, a Sharkbite cap works great - just push it on.

Older valves usually don't shut off completely and will keep dropping. Depending on the amount of drip, a bucket could work as well. Though a cap will also prevent a mess if someone accidentally turns the valve back on!