Plumber wants to replace our pipework mid remodel, is that genuine advice?

[jordanwood]

Our house is around thirty years old and we're finally remodelling the kitchen and bathroom, and the plumber reckons we should replace the old pipework while everything's exposed. It's a significant extra cost and I'm not sure if it's genuine preventative advice or just him lining up more work. I found some trusted advice on fixtures, valves, and pipe upgrades while trying to weigh it up, and it did explain why ageing pipes are often worth replacing while the walls are open, but I'd rather hear from people who've actually faced this decision. Did anyone replace pipework during a remodel and feel it was worth it? Or did anyone skip it and regret it later? I'm trying to weigh up the cost against the risk and I'd rather not make an expensive mistake either way.

[jordanwood]

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