Your bathroom stops being a source of stress. No more wondering if that shower pan is actually sealed. No more calling someone back because the drain still backs up or the fixtures leak after three months.
You get a bathroom that drains properly, maintains consistent water pressure, and doesn’t grow mold behind the walls because someone skipped the ventilation step. The fixtures you picked actually get installed correctly. The tile work doesn’t crack because the plumbing wasn’t roughed in right.
Most homes in Port St. John were built around 1989. That means original plumbing that’s seen 35 years of Florida humidity, hard water, and wear. When you’re finally ready to update that bathroom, the last thing you need is new tile over old problems. You need someone who handles the bathroom fixture installation and the pipe rerouting services that make everything else possible.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company with over 40 years of combined experience serving Brevard County. We’re not a franchise. We’re licensed (CFC1428379), insured, and led by a State Certified Master Plumber who built this business on military values—show up on time, do what you said you’d do, and fix it right the first time.
We’ve worked in enough Port St. John homes to know what we’re dealing with. The original plumbing in these neighborhoods wasn’t built for low-flow fixtures or modern shower systems. The humidity here isn’t like other places. You can’t just follow a YouTube tutorial and expect it to hold up.
When you call us, the owner is involved. We’re not sending out whoever’s available. We’re showing up with the experience to handle shower and tub replacement, vanity plumbing, and all the behind-the-wall work that actually matters.
We start with an honest assessment. That means looking at your existing plumbing, checking for corrosion or outdated materials, and telling you what actually needs to be replaced versus what can stay. If your galvanized pipes are rusted or your drain lines are undersized, we’ll tell you before the tile goes down.
Next comes the rough-in work. This is where we handle pipe rerouting services if your new layout doesn’t match the old one. We install proper ventilation to prevent mold. We make sure drain lines have the right slope and water supply lines are secured and insulated. This is the part most people don’t see, but it’s the part that determines whether your bathroom works in five years.
Then we install your fixtures. Vanity plumbing gets connected with shut-off valves you can actually reach. Your shower and tub replacement gets done with proper waterproofing and backing. Everything gets tested under pressure before we call it finished. We pull permits when required and make sure the work meets Florida building code—not because we have to, but because that’s how you avoid problems later.
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You’re getting complete bathroom remodeling plumbing from someone who understands Florida construction. That includes removing old fixtures without damaging your walls, replacing corroded or outdated supply lines, and installing new drains that actually move water.
We handle bathroom fixture installation for everything—toilets, sinks, faucets, showers, tubs. If you’re converting a tub to a walk-in shower, we reroute the plumbing and make sure the drain is positioned correctly. If you’re adding a double vanity where there used to be a single sink, we run new supply and waste lines.
Port St. John’s water is hard. It eats through fixtures and clogs aerators. We install water-efficient fixtures that are built to handle it, and we use corrosion-resistant materials like PEX and copper that last in Florida’s humidity. If your bathroom needs better ventilation to prevent mold, we’ll install proper exhaust fans vented to the outside—not into your attic. And if you’re aging in place, we can add grab bars, comfort-height toilets, and accessible shower entries that don’t look institutional.
Most bathroom remodels take one to three weeks depending on the scope. If we’re just swapping fixtures and you’re keeping the same layout, that’s closer to a few days. If we’re gutting everything, moving plumbing lines, and installing a new shower system, expect two to three weeks.
The timeline depends on what we find behind the walls. Homes built in the late 80s and early 90s sometimes have plumbing that looked fine until we opened it up. If we discover corroded pipes or improper venting, we’re not going to cover it back up and hope for the best. We’ll tell you what needs to be fixed and adjust the timeline accordingly.
We also factor in permit approval times if your project requires one. In Brevard County, plumbing permits are usually processed within a few days, but we build that into the schedule so you’re not waiting around wondering when work will start again.
Yes, if you’re doing anything beyond basic fixture replacement. Moving a toilet, adding a shower, rerouting drain lines, or changing your bathroom layout all require a plumbing permit in Florida. Even if you’re not moving walls, relocating plumbing fixtures typically triggers permit requirements.
Permits aren’t just red tape. They ensure the work meets Florida building code, which exists because this state has unique challenges—high water tables, hurricane standards, and specific venting requirements for mold prevention. An inspection catches problems before they’re buried behind tile and drywall.
We handle the permit process as part of the job. We pull it, schedule the inspections, and make sure everything passes. If someone tells you they can skip the permit to save money, that’s a red flag. When you sell your house, unpermitted work can kill a deal or force you to rip everything out and start over.
Proper ventilation and waterproofing. Florida’s humidity doesn’t give you any margin for error. If moisture gets trapped in your walls or under your flooring, mold starts growing fast.
We install exhaust fans that actually vent outside—not into the attic where moisture just sits. The fan needs to be sized correctly for your bathroom’s square footage, and it needs to run long enough after showers to clear the humidity. We also make sure your shower is waterproofed correctly with a proper pan, backer board, and membrane before any tile goes up.
Drain lines need to be sloped right so water doesn’t sit in the pipes. Supply lines need to be insulated in exterior walls to prevent condensation. And if your bathroom doesn’t have a window or good airflow, we’ll talk through options for improving circulation. Mold prevention isn’t one thing—it’s doing all the small things right so moisture never has a chance to settle.
Yes, and it’s one of the most common requests we get. Tub-to-shower conversions make sense for a lot of Port St. John homeowners—especially if mobility is a concern or you just never use the tub.
The process involves removing the old tub, rerouting the drain if needed, and building a new shower base with proper slope and waterproofing. We’ll reposition the plumbing fixtures to match your new shower layout. If you want multiple shower heads, a bench, or a curbless entry, we plan the plumbing rough-in to support that.
One thing to consider: if this is your only bathtub and you’re planning to sell in the next few years, removing it can affect resale value for families with young kids. But if this is your long-term home and a walk-in shower makes your life easier, it’s worth doing. We’ll make sure the plumbing is set up to handle whatever fixture package you choose, and we’ll install blocking in the walls for grab bars even if you don’t need them yet.
It depends on what you’re changing. A basic fixture swap where the plumbing stays in the same spot might run a few hundred dollars per fixture. A full bathroom gut with new supply lines, drain rerouting, and fixture installation typically starts around several thousand and goes up depending on the layout and materials.
If we’re opening walls and finding old galvanized pipes that need replacing, that adds cost. If your bathroom is on a slab and we need to reroute drain lines, that’s more involved than working with overhead access. Custom tile showers with multiple valves and body sprays cost more than a standard tub surround.
We give you transparent pricing upfront. After we assess your bathroom and talk through what you want, we’ll give you an accurate estimate that covers the plumbing work, permits, and materials. We’re not the cheapest option in Brevard County, and that’s intentional. You’re paying for licensed plumbers who’ve been doing this for decades, who pull permits, and who don’t disappear when something goes wrong. That’s worth more than saving a few hundred dollars upfront.
PEX and copper for supply lines, PVC or ABS for drains. Florida’s humidity and hard water are tough on plumbing, so material choice matters more here than in drier climates.
PEX is flexible, corrosion-resistant, and handles Florida’s water chemistry well. It’s also easier to route through tight spaces, which matters in remodels where we’re working around existing framing. Copper is more expensive but lasts decades and handles high temperatures without issue. We don’t use galvanized steel anymore—it corrodes too quickly in Florida’s conditions.
For drains, PVC is the standard. It doesn’t rust, it’s easy to work with, and it handles the chemicals in wastewater without degrading. We make sure all joints are properly glued and supported so you don’t get leaks or sagging lines over time. And for fixtures, we recommend finishes that resist hard water staining and corrosion—brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze hold up better than polished chrome in this area.
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