They are being replaced with copper, flex and plastic now a days. They gave a good run but they have run out. I usually replace as it breaks down

Just helped a neighbor with one that burst and flooded the basement; will be spending the weekend replacing a lot more!

I am not familiar with any major issues. 

Most of the homes in our suburban market are newer.

No problems yet. Seems like many are just drain pipes. If drinking water came through them I would be more concerned.

no insurance issues with them here..... inspectors make note and the sellers replace before closing....

Inspectors are noting them ... I have not seen an issues with insurance in my area.

Wow- I didn't know that insurance companies could deny claims in regard to galvanized pipes.  I will have to start asking some questions- great- blog topic!

Fred - I can tell you that home insurer's dislike all Galvanized pipe.  For numerous reasons:

It is not really used anymore, hence it means that it is old.

It slowly corrodes over time and clogs then leaks and does not work.

The potential liability of them.

Insurers like new plumbing.  They like copper plumbing.  They are OK with newer PEX and maybe PVC.

Scott W Johnson

Marindependent Insurance Services LLC

Fred, have never had this issue come up with my buyers, and we have galvanized pipe in the older homes.

 Good morning Fred Griffin . Part of your disclaimer is false. Corroded galvanized pipe disrupts the functional flow. The static pressure is still the same. It is an easy fix though, just replace the horizontal runs.

We have lots of old homes with all sorts of pipes, as they wear out they get replaced with pvc or pex.

It wouldn't surprise me.  My house had a small sectrion of galvanized pipe that cost my insurance company an awful lot of money.  Now it's all gone.

I haven't seen any problems with insurance denials but have seen lots of flags from home inspectors.

In some of my older home sales it has really been a problem but no issues with insurance as of yet.

I have not had an issue unless they look something like this

I've never had an insurance denial, because all the insurance agents ask for here is the mls sheet.  I don't recall a call out for galvanized pipe on an inspection.  Must not have had any?

I haven't had to deal with a lot of galvanized pipes here in Williamsburg.

Fred Griffin Haven't run into any issues with galvanized pipes. We still have some polybutylene here.

Looks like they could use some anodes to reverse the electrical flow.

None yet. We just have pinhole leak problems here in Florida with Cu pipe.

No Issues I am aware of. Most homes are newer so not a problem

That is some ugly picture, Fred. Wish I had an answer for you on this, but I've not come across any galvanized pipe issues myself. Will be looking to see what others have to say.