You turn on the shower and the pressure’s right. Not weak. Not inconsistent. Just steady, hot water when you need it.
The drain doesn’t gurgle or back up after someone uses the sink. The toilet flushes clean every time. Your vanity doesn’t leak under the cabinet six months later because someone rushed the connections.
That’s what proper bathroom remodeling plumbing gets you. Not just fixtures that look good, but a system that performs. When you’re investing in a bathroom renovation, the plumbing isn’t the flashy part—but it’s the part that determines whether your new space becomes a daily relief or a recurring headache. You deserve a bathroom that works as well as it looks, and that starts with getting the rough-in, venting, drainage, and supply lines right before the tile goes up.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company based in Cocoa, serving South Patrick Shores and the rest of Brevard County. We’re not a franchise. We’re locals who’ve spent nearly two decades handling the plumbing that goes into bathroom renovations across the Space Coast.
Our team includes a State Certified Master Plumber and veterans with over 40 years of combined plumbing experience. We know Florida’s building codes, humidity issues, and the older cast iron systems common in homes around here. When you’re tearing into walls and floors, you want someone who knows what they’re looking at and how to handle it right.
We’re licensed, insured, and we’ve built our reputation one bathroom at a time. You’ll find us on Angi with a 4.9 rating, and we’ve earned recognition from the Melbourne Fire Department and Angie’s List for the work we do in this community.
First, we walk through your space and talk about what you’re changing. New vanity? Bigger shower? Relocated toilet? We look at your existing plumbing, check the condition of your supply and drain lines, and figure out what needs rerouting or replacement.
Then we pull permits. Florida requires them for most bathroom work, and we handle that process so you don’t have to chase down inspectors or worry about code compliance. Once demo starts, we rough in the new plumbing—running water lines, installing drain pipes, setting up proper venting so everything drains fast and doesn’t smell.
After inspection, we move to fixture installation. That’s your shower valve, tub drain, vanity plumbing, and toilet connections. We test everything for leaks, check water pressure, make sure drains flow correctly. Then your contractor finishes walls, tile, and trim. Our work is done before you see the finished bathroom, but it’s what makes everything else possible. You get a system that’s built to last, installed to code, and ready for daily use without problems.
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Bathroom remodeling plumbing covers everything from demolition to final connections. We remove old fixtures, cut out corroded pipes, and replace outdated drain and supply systems. If you’ve got cast iron pipes—common in older South Patrick Shores homes—we’ll replace them with modern PEX or copper that handles Florida’s humidity better and won’t corrode.
We handle pipe rerouting when you’re moving a sink, toilet, or shower to a new spot. That means cutting into floors or walls, running new lines, and making sure everything slopes correctly for drainage. Venting is part of this too. Poor venting causes slow drains and sewer gas smells, and it’s one of those things you can’t fix easily once the walls are closed.
Shower and tub replacement involves setting the drain, installing the valve, and running hot and cold supply lines behind the wall. Vanity plumbing includes supply lines, shut-off valves, P-traps, and pop-up drains. We also install toilets with proper wax seals and flange connections so they don’t leak or rock.
Everything gets pressure tested and inspected before your contractor closes up walls. You’re left with a system that meets Florida building codes, works with your home’s water pressure, and supports the fixtures you’ve chosen. It’s the foundation your bathroom renovation is built on.
Yes, most bathroom plumbing work in South Patrick Shores requires a permit through Brevard County. Even if you’re just replacing a toilet or moving a sink, Florida’s building codes typically require permits for any work that involves changing drain lines, supply lines, or fixture locations.
The permit process ensures your plumbing meets code requirements for venting, drainage slope, water pressure, and safety. It also means an inspector checks the rough-in work before walls get closed up. That protects you from hidden problems down the road.
We handle the permit process as part of our service. We pull the permits, schedule inspections, and make sure everything passes. You don’t have to deal with the county or worry about whether your work is compliant. It’s built into how we operate, so your project stays on track and legal.
The plumbing portion of a bathroom remodel typically takes three to five days, depending on what you’re changing. If you’re keeping fixtures in the same spots and just replacing them, it’s faster. If you’re relocating a toilet, expanding a shower, or dealing with old cast iron pipes, it takes longer.
Day one is usually demolition and inspection of existing plumbing. Days two and three cover rough-in work—running new supply lines, installing drain pipes, setting up venting. Then we wait for inspection, which can add a day depending on the county’s schedule. Once that clears, we install fixtures, test for leaks, and check that everything drains and flows correctly.
Your full bathroom renovation will take longer because you’re coordinating other trades—tile, electrical, drywall. But the plumbing work itself is a defined window within that larger timeline. We stay on schedule, communicate with your contractor, and make sure our work doesn’t hold up the rest of your project.
Older homes in South Patrick Shores often have cast iron drain pipes that corrode from the inside out. You might not see it until you open the walls, but those pipes can be thin, cracked, or completely rusted through. They need replacement, not patching.
Galvanized steel supply lines are another common issue. They corrode over time, especially in Florida’s humid climate, and that leads to low water pressure, rusty water, or leaks inside your walls. If your home was built before 1975, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with outdated materials that won’t support a modern bathroom.
Venting is often inadequate or improperly installed in older homes. That causes slow drains, gurgling sounds, and sewer gas odors. Fixing it requires opening walls and running new vent pipes to the roof. It’s not glamorous, but it’s necessary if you want your new bathroom to function correctly. We assess all of this during the planning phase so you know what you’re working with before demolition starts.
It depends on your home’s water pressure and the size of your supply lines. Many older homes have half-inch supply lines that struggle to support high-flow shower heads, body sprays, or tubs that fill quickly. You’ll notice weak pressure or temperature drops when someone uses water elsewhere in the house.
If you’re upgrading to a multi-head shower system or a large soaking tub, we’ll check your main supply line size and water pressure during the planning phase. In some cases, we can upsize the lines running to your bathroom. In others, you might need a pressure-boosting system or a larger water heater to keep up with demand.
We measure your current pressure, calculate the flow rate your new fixtures require, and tell you honestly whether your system can handle it. If it can’t, we’ll explain your options. The goal is to make sure your new shower or tub performs the way you expect, not just looks good on paper.
PEX is a flexible plastic pipe that’s faster to install, costs less, and resists corrosion better than copper. It’s especially useful in bathroom remodels because it can bend around corners without as many fittings, which means fewer potential leak points. It also handles Florida’s humidity without corroding, and it won’t burst if it freezes—though that’s rare here.
Copper is more traditional, lasts decades, and some homeowners prefer it for resale value or personal preference. It’s rigid, so it requires more fittings and soldering, which adds labor time and cost. Copper can corrode in certain water conditions, but it’s still a solid choice if installed correctly.
Both materials meet Florida building codes and work well in bathroom renovations. We’ll recommend what makes sense for your project based on your budget, your home’s existing plumbing, and how much rerouting is involved. Either way, you’re getting a system that’s built to last and won’t give you problems down the line.
Correct installation means everything drains fast, water pressure is consistent, nothing leaks, and you don’t smell sewer gas. If your drains gurgle, your toilet runs constantly, or you see water stains under the vanity, something wasn’t done right.
Proper bathroom plumbing also means the work passed inspection. Florida requires inspections on rough-in plumbing before walls close up. An inspector checks that drain pipes slope correctly, vents are installed to code, supply lines are secured, and everything meets safety standards. If your plumber skips permits or doesn’t call for inspection, that’s a red flag.
You should also get a pressure test before final connections. We test supply lines at higher-than-normal pressure to catch any weak joints or leaks before they become problems. Once fixtures are installed, we run water through every drain, check for leaks at every connection, and make sure your toilet seals correctly. If all that checks out and your county inspector signs off, you’ve got plumbing that’s installed right.
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