You’re not just swapping out a faucet or slapping new tile on the wall. A real bathroom renovation plumbing project means rethinking how water moves through your space, where drains go, and whether your pipes can handle what you’re asking them to do.
Most bathrooms in South Cocoa Beach weren’t designed for the fixtures homeowners want today. Walk-in showers need different drainage than old tub-shower combos. Double vanities require pipe rerouting services that your walls weren’t originally built for. And if your home was built before 1975, there’s a decent chance you’re still running on cast iron that’s corroding from the inside out.
When the plumbing side of your bathroom remodel is handled right, you get consistent water pressure, drains that actually drain, and fixtures that don’t leak six months later. You also get a bathroom that can handle Florida’s humidity without turning into a mold factory. That’s what happens when someone who knows coastal plumbing does the work—not just someone who knows tile.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company based in Rockledge, and we’ve been working in Brevard County for nearly two decades. Our team combines over 40 years of plumbing experience with 20 years of military service, so we show up on time, do what we say we’re going to do, and don’t leave a mess behind.
We’re not a franchise. We live here. That means we know what salt air does to pipes, how Florida’s soil shifts, and which local codes actually matter when you’re running new lines for a vanity or rerouting drains for a shower and tub replacement.
You’re not getting a sales pitch. You’re getting a State Certified Master Plumber who’s seen what works in South Cocoa Beach and what doesn’t.
First, we come out and look at what you’re working with. That means checking your existing plumbing, figuring out where your water lines and drain lines run, and talking through what you actually want your bathroom to do. If you’re adding a second sink, moving a toilet, or putting in a frameless glass shower, we need to know that upfront.
Next, we map out the plumbing work. That includes bathroom fixture installation, any pipe rerouting services, and whether we need to replace old cast iron or galvanized lines before they become a bigger problem. We also talk through timing, because most bathroom renovation plumbing jobs take a few days once demo is done.
Then we do the work. We rough in new lines, install drains, set fixtures, test everything for leaks, and make sure your water pressure is where it should be. Once the plumbing is locked in, your tile guy, electrician, or general contractor can finish up. We coordinate with other trades if needed, because bathroom remodels only move smoothly when everyone knows what’s happening.
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Bathroom fixture installation covers everything from toilets and sinks to tub spouts and shower valves. Modern fixtures are more water-efficient and better-looking than what most South Cocoa Beach homes came with, but they also need proper installation. A toilet that rocks or a faucet that drips isn’t a cosmetic issue—it’s a plumbing issue that gets worse over time.
Shower and tub replacement is one of the most common reasons people call us. Whether you’re converting a tub to a walk-in shower for safety or upgrading to a soaking tub, the drain and supply lines need to be repositioned. That’s especially true if you’re going from a fiberglass insert to tile, because the drain location changes and the waterproofing requirements are stricter.
Vanity plumbing is more involved than it looks. Double sinks mean double the supply lines and double the drain connections. If your vanity is moving to a different wall, we’re running new lines and capping off old ones. And if you want in-floor heating or a heated towel rack, those decisions affect how we route everything else.
Pipe rerouting services come into play when your layout changes or when we find old pipes that need replacing. Brevard County has plenty of homes with outdated plumbing that’s still functional—until you start a remodel and realize it won’t support what you’re trying to do. We replace what needs replacing and leave the rest alone.
Most bathroom renovation plumbing work takes two to four days once the space is demoed and ready for us. That includes roughing in new lines, setting drains, installing fixtures, and testing everything for leaks. The timeline depends on how much you’re changing—adding a second sink or moving a toilet takes longer than swapping out a vanity in the same spot.
If we’re also replacing old cast iron pipes or dealing with a layout change that requires opening walls, add another day or two. And if your remodel involves other trades like tile or electrical, we coordinate timing so we’re not stepping on each other. Most delays happen because homeowners haven’t finalized fixture choices or because demo uncovered something unexpected, like a rotted subfloor or a drain line that’s not where the plans said it would be.
We give you a realistic timeline upfront. If something changes, we tell you right away.
We handle all the plumbing—everything from pipe rerouting services to bathroom fixture installation to making sure your drains are sloped correctly. That’s what we do, and we do it well. For the rest of the remodel, like tile, drywall, or electrical, we work with your contractor or we can recommend people we trust.
Some plumbing companies try to do everything and end up doing nothing particularly well. We’d rather be the plumbers you can count on than the general contractor who’s also trying to run gas lines and hang drywall. If you don’t have a contractor yet and need help coordinating the whole project, we’ll point you in the right direction.
What matters is that the plumbing side is done right, because that’s the part you can’t see once the walls are closed up. If it’s wrong, you’ll know in six months when something leaks or doesn’t drain.
Anything that resists humidity and doesn’t corrode in salt air. That means stainless steel, brass, or high-quality chrome finishes on faucets and shower valves. Skip the cheap builder-grade stuff that pits and tarnishes after a year near the coast. For toilets, go with a modern dual-flush or pressure-assisted model—they use less water and flush better than older gravity-feed designs.
For shower and tub replacement projects, frameless glass enclosures hold up better than framed ones because there’s less metal to corrode. If you’re installing a soaking tub, make sure it’s acrylic or composite, not cast iron, because cast iron is heavy and requires extra floor support in older homes. And if you’re adding a walk-in shower, use a linear drain instead of a center drain—it’s easier to slope the floor correctly and less likely to clog.
We’ve seen what works in Brevard County and what doesn’t. If you’re not sure what to buy, ask us before you order. It’s a lot easier to pick the right fixture than to reinstall the wrong one.
Not always, but it depends on what you’re working with. If your home was built before 1975 and still has cast iron drain lines or galvanized supply lines, you should replace them. Cast iron corrodes from the inside out, and galvanized pipes build up mineral deposits that restrict water flow. Both are common in older South Cocoa Beach homes, and both will fail eventually—usually right after you finish your expensive remodel.
If your pipes are copper or PEX and they’re in good shape, we leave them alone. But if we’re opening walls anyway for a layout change or vanity plumbing work, it’s worth replacing anything that’s marginal. It’s cheaper to do it now than to open finished walls later when something leaks.
We don’t upsell pipe replacement if you don’t need it. But if we see something that’s going to be a problem, we’ll tell you. You can decide whether to address it now or roll the dice.
First, we remove the old tub and demo the surrounding tile or surround. Then we relocate the drain, because most walk-in showers use a linear drain or a center drain that’s in a different spot than the tub drain was. We also rough in new supply lines for the shower valve and any body sprays or handheld wands you’re adding.
Next, we make sure the subfloor is solid and properly sloped toward the drain. If it’s not, water will pool and you’ll end up with mold or a leak into the room below. We also install a waterproof pan or liner before tile goes down. That’s not optional in Florida—humidity and water exposure mean you need a proper barrier, or you’re going to have problems.
Once the plumbing rough-in is done and inspected, your tile installer finishes the walls and floor. Then we come back to set the shower valve trim, install the showerhead, and test everything. The whole process usually takes a week to ten days depending on how fast your tile guy works. Walk-in showers are one of the most popular bathroom upgrades we do in South Cocoa Beach, especially for aging-in-place remodels.
It depends on what you’re doing. A straightforward fixture swap—new toilet, new vanity, same locations—might run $800 to $1,500 for the plumbing work. A full bathroom renovation plumbing job with new drains, relocated fixtures, and pipe rerouting services can run $3,000 to $6,000 or more, depending on the size of the space and how much we’re changing.
If we’re also replacing old cast iron or galvanized pipes, that adds to the cost. Same with adding a second sink, moving a toilet, or installing a high-end shower system with multiple valves and body sprays. The more complex the plumbing, the more labor and materials it takes.
We give you a clear estimate before we start, and we don’t surprise you with add-ons unless we find something during demo that wasn’t visible beforehand. You’ll know what it costs upfront, and you can decide if it fits your budget. We’re not the cheapest option in Brevard County, but we’re fair, and we do it right the first time.
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