You’re not just replacing a vanity or upgrading a shower. You’re investing thousands into a space that needs to work every single day without leaking, backing up, or failing when you least expect it.
When bathroom remodeling plumbing is handled correctly from the start, you get consistent water pressure in your new shower, fixtures that don’t drip or leak six months later, and drain lines that actually move water the way they’re supposed to. You also avoid the nightmare of tearing into fresh drywall because someone didn’t route the pipes correctly or used materials that won’t hold up in Florida’s climate.
Most importantly, you get a bathroom that increases your home’s value instead of becoming a maintenance headache. A mid-range bathroom remodel in Palm Bay can add around $13,700 to your home’s value, but only if the plumbing work is done to code and built to last. If the infrastructure fails, you’re looking at emergency repairs that cost three times what proper installation would have been.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company that’s been serving Palm Bay and Brevard County since 2007. Carl, our lead plumber, has over 40 years of hands-on experience and personally oversees every bathroom remodeling project we take on.
We’re state-certified, fully licensed and insured, and we don’t subcontract your job to someone else. When you work with us, you’re getting someone who understands how Florida’s coastal climate affects plumbing systems and what it actually takes to make a bathroom renovation hold up long-term.
We’re not the cheapest option in Palm Bay, and that’s intentional. You’re paying for experience, proper materials, and work that won’t need to be redone in five years because someone cut corners.
We start with a camera inspection of your existing drain lines if you’re keeping any of the old plumbing layout. This shows us exactly what’s happening inside your pipes so we’re not guessing about whether your cast iron is corroding or your main line has root intrusion.
Once we know what we’re working with, we map out the new plumbing layout based on your remodel plans. That includes fixture placement, supply line routing, drain line sizing, and venting to meet Florida building code. If you’re moving a toilet, adding a second sink, or installing a larger shower, the plumbing has to be designed correctly or nothing will work the way you expect.
During installation, we protect your floors and access points, rough in all new supply and drain lines using PEX or copper for hot and cold water and PVC for drains, install shut-off valves at every fixture, and handle all required inspections and permits. After your tile and finishes are done, we come back to install your vanity plumbing, shower and tub fixtures, toilets, and anything else that needs final connection. Most residential bathroom remodeling plumbing projects in Palm Bay are completed within a few days, depending on scope.
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A complete bathroom renovation plumbing project covers everything from removing old fixtures and outdated pipes to installing new supply lines, drain lines, vents, and all finish plumbing. That includes shower and tub replacement with proper valve installation and pressure balancing, vanity plumbing with new shut-offs and P-traps, toilet installation with proper wax ring sealing and floor flange work, and pipe rerouting services if you’re changing the layout or dealing with corroded cast iron that needs replacement.
In Palm Bay and throughout Brevard County, we also deal with a specific challenge most other places don’t face. Florida’s humid air, salty coastal conditions, and acidic soil create the perfect environment for pipe corrosion. Cast iron pipes that should last 75 to 100 years often fail after just 25 to 30 years here. Nearly 40% of Florida homes were built before 1975, which means if your house falls into that category, there’s a good chance your plumbing is past its safe lifespan.
That’s why we recommend full pipe replacement during bathroom remodels whenever we find cast iron drain lines or outdated galvanized supply pipes. It’s not about upselling you—it’s about preventing a sewage backup in your brand-new bathroom six months after the remodel is done. We use PVC for drain lines and PEX or copper for supply lines, all installed to current Florida building code standards and designed to handle this climate for 50+ years.
It depends on what’s already there and what condition it’s in. If your home was built before 1980 and still has cast iron drain lines or galvanized steel supply pipes, replacing them during your remodel is the smartest move you can make.
Cast iron corrodes from the inside out in Florida’s climate, creating sulfuric acid buildup, cracks, and eventually leaks or backups. Galvanized pipes rust and restrict water flow, giving you weak pressure and discolored water. Both are ticking time bombs, and the last thing you want is a pipe failure after you’ve just spent $15,000 on new tile and fixtures.
We use a camera inspection to show you exactly what’s happening inside your pipes. If they’re in good shape, we’ll tell you. If they’re not, we’ll explain what needs to be done and why. Most homeowners choose to replace old pipes during a remodel because the walls are already open and the cost is a fraction of what an emergency repair would be later.
For most residential bathrooms, the rough plumbing work takes one to three days depending on whether we’re working with the existing layout or doing a full reconfiguration. If you’re just swapping fixtures in the same spots, it’s faster. If you’re moving a toilet, expanding a shower, or adding a second sink, it takes longer because we’re running new drain and supply lines.
After rough-in is complete and inspected, we wait for your contractor to finish framing, drywall, and tile work. Then we come back for finish plumbing, which usually takes another day to install your vanity plumbing, shower fixtures, toilet, and any other final connections.
The timeline can extend if we discover problems during demolition—hidden leaks, mold, or pipes that need replacement. That’s why experienced remodelers in Palm Bay recommend budgeting 10 to 20% extra for contingencies. It’s not common, but it happens, and it’s better to know upfront than be surprised halfway through your project.
A general contractor or bathroom remodeling contractor manages the overall project—demo, framing, tile, electrical, and finishes. Some have plumbers on staff, but many subcontract the plumbing work to a licensed plumber like us.
A licensed plumber handles everything related to water supply, drainage, venting, gas lines, and fixture installation. In Florida, all plumbing work must be done by a state-certified plumbing contractor and inspected to meet code. That’s not optional.
If you’re hiring a general contractor for your bathroom remodel, ask who’s doing the plumbing and make sure they’re licensed and insured. If you’re managing the project yourself, you’ll need to hire a plumber directly for rough-in and finish work. Either way, the plumbing is what determines how smooth your project goes and how long your results last, so don’t treat it like an afterthought.
Yes. We work with general contractors, tile installers, and homeowners managing their own projects all the time. Coordination is key to keeping a bathroom remodel on schedule, and we’re used to working as part of a larger team.
We’ll communicate directly with your contractor about timing for rough-in inspections, when walls need to be closed up, and when we need to come back for finish plumbing. Most contractors in Palm Bay and Brevard County already know how this process works, but if you’re managing the project yourself, we’ll walk you through each step so there’s no confusion.
Just make sure plumbing is scheduled early in the process. We need to rough in supply and drain lines before drywall goes up, and we can’t install fixtures until tile and flooring are complete. If the sequence gets out of order, it creates delays and extra costs for everyone.
It depends on the scope of work, the condition of your existing plumbing, and what fixtures you’re installing. A basic fixture swap in the same locations might run $1,500 to $3,000. A full bathroom gut with new supply lines, drain lines, pipe rerouting, and multiple fixture installations can range from $4,000 to $8,000 or more.
If we find cast iron pipes that need replacement or discover hidden leaks during demo, that adds to the cost. But addressing those problems during a remodel is far cheaper than dealing with an emergency repair later when your walls are closed up and finished.
We provide transparent pricing after we’ve seen your space and understand what you’re trying to accomplish. We’re not going to quote you over the phone without knowing what we’re working with, because that’s how you end up with change orders and surprise costs halfway through a project. We’d rather give you an accurate number upfront so you can make an informed decision.
Yes. Any time we’re doing rough plumbing work—running new supply or drain lines, moving fixtures, or replacing pipes—we pull the required permits and schedule inspections with the city of Palm Bay or Brevard County, depending on your location.
Florida takes plumbing code seriously, and for good reason. Improper venting can cause sewer gas to back up into your home. Incorrect pipe sizing leads to slow drains and backups. Poor installation creates leaks that cause mold and structural damage. Inspections exist to make sure the work is done right and won’t create problems down the road.
Some homeowners try to skip permits to save money, but that’s a mistake. If you ever sell your home, unpermitted work can kill a deal or force you to tear everything out and redo it to code. We handle permits and inspections as part of our service because it protects you and ensures your bathroom remodel is done legally and safely.
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