Most bathroom remodels look great for about six months. Then the shower starts draining slow. The vanity develops a leak. The pressure drops when someone flushes the toilet.
That’s what happens when the plumbing gets treated like an afterthought. When fixtures get installed without considering what’s happening behind the walls. When someone assumes the old pipes can handle new demands.
A proper bathroom renovation starts with understanding what’s already there. In South Patrick, that often means cast iron drain lines that have been corroding since the 1970s. It means supply lines that were never designed for modern rainfall showerheads or freestanding tubs. It means working around Florida’s humidity, building codes that actually matter, and a water table that doesn’t forgive shortcuts.
When the plumbing side of your remodel gets handled correctly, you don’t think about it again. The shower drains fast. The fixtures work like they should. And five years later, everything still functions exactly as it did on day one.
We’ve been handling plumbing in Brevard County since 2007. That’s nearly two decades of bathroom remodels, fixture installations, and pipe rerouting services across South Patrick, Merritt Island, Cocoa, and the surrounding Space Coast.
Carl started in plumbing at 16. Spent over 40 years learning what works and what doesn’t. Twenty years of military service taught him that cutting corners costs more than doing it right the first time.
We’re not the cheapest option in South Patrick, and we’re fine with that. You’re not paying for the fastest install or the lowest bid. You’re paying for plumbing that won’t need a callback six months after your contractor finishes the tile work.
First, we look at what’s already there. Most homes in South Patrick built before 1975 have cast iron drain lines. If yours are corroding or showing rust, we address that before any new fixtures go in. There’s no point installing a $2,000 vanity over pipes that’ll fail in two years.
Next, we map out the new layout. Moving a toilet means rerouting drain lines. Adding a rainfall shower means upgrading supply lines. Installing a freestanding tub means confirming your floor can handle the weight and your drains can handle the volume. We figure all of that out before demolition starts.
Then we handle the rough-in work. That’s running new supply lines, installing proper drain slopes, adding shut-off valves where they’re actually useful, and making sure everything meets Florida building codes. This is the part nobody sees, but it’s the part that determines whether your remodel lasts five years or twenty-five.
Finally, we install your fixtures. Walk-in showers with custom tile work. New vanities with the plumbing configured correctly. Tub replacements that don’t leak. Modern shower systems that actually have the pressure you expect. Everything gets tested before the walls close up.
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We handle the entire plumbing scope of your bathroom renovation. That includes vanity plumbing with proper trap configuration and shut-off valves you can actually reach. Shower and tub replacement with correct drain slopes and waterproofing that works in Florida’s humidity. Bathroom fixture installation for everything from rainfall showerheads to handheld sprayers to modern faucets that need specific pressure ranges.
If your remodel involves moving walls or changing the layout, we handle pipe rerouting services. That means relocating drain lines, reworking vent stacks, and upgrading supply lines to match your new configuration. In South Patrick’s older homes, this often means replacing sections of cast iron with PVC and upgrading galvanized supply lines to copper or PEX.
We also address what’s hiding behind your walls. Brevard County’s humidity means mold and water damage are common in older bathrooms. If we find it during demolition, we let you know before it becomes a bigger problem. Same with structural issues, outdated electrical near water sources, or drain lines that are already failing.
Every installation includes proper permitting and code compliance. Florida has specific requirements for bathroom plumbing, especially around hurricane codes and flood zones. We handle that process so your remodel passes inspection the first time.
Most bathroom plumbing work for a standard remodel runs between $3,000 and $8,000, depending on what you’re changing. If you’re keeping fixtures in the same locations and just upgrading to newer models, you’re on the lower end. If you’re moving the toilet, relocating the shower, or adding a freestanding tub, costs go up because of the pipe rerouting involved.
Homes built before 1975 often need additional work. Cast iron drain lines corrode over time, and if yours are failing, replacing them adds to the cost but prevents much bigger problems down the road. Same with galvanized supply lines—they restrict water flow and eventually fail, so upgrading to copper or PEX during a remodel makes sense.
The biggest variable is what we find behind the walls. Hidden leaks, mold, or structural damage aren’t uncommon in South Patrick’s older homes. We give you transparent pricing upfront, but if demolition reveals issues that need addressing, we walk you through options before moving forward.
Yes, if you’re moving fixtures, changing drain lines, or doing anything beyond simple replacements. Brevard County requires permits for most bathroom renovation plumbing work, and inspections happen at specific stages—after rough-in and before you close up walls.
Permits aren’t just bureaucracy. They ensure your plumbing meets Florida building codes, which exist for good reasons in a state with hurricanes, high humidity, and flood zones. Proper drain slopes prevent backups. Correct venting prevents sewer gases. Appropriate materials resist corrosion in coastal climates.
We handle the permitting process as part of the job. That includes pulling permits, scheduling inspections, and making sure everything passes the first time. Skipping permits might seem like a shortcut, but it creates problems when you sell your home or file an insurance claim after water damage.
The plumbing portion typically takes three to five days, split between rough-in work and fixture installation. Rough-in happens after demolition—that’s when we run new supply lines, install drain pipes, and set up the infrastructure behind your walls. That usually takes two to three days, depending on how much pipe rerouting is involved.
Fixture installation happens near the end of your remodel, after tile work and wall finishing. Installing your vanity, shower system, toilet, and any other fixtures typically takes one to two days. We coordinate timing with your general contractor so the plumbing work happens when it needs to without holding up other trades.
If we discover issues during demolition—failing drain lines, hidden leaks, or structural problems—that can add time. We don’t know what’s behind your walls until we open them up, which is why older homes in South Patrick sometimes need more time than newer construction.
Yes, and it’s one of the most common requests we handle. Walk-in showers work well in South Patrick homes because they’re easier to waterproof properly in Florida’s humid climate and they offer better accessibility than tub-shower combinations.
The plumbing side involves installing a proper shower pan with correct drain slope, running supply lines for your shower system, and making sure everything is positioned correctly for your tile work. If you’re adding features like rainfall showerheads, handheld sprayers, or body jets, we size the supply lines appropriately so you actually get the pressure those fixtures need.
The biggest consideration is your existing drain line. If your current shower or tub drains slowly, that’s a sign your drain line may be partially blocked or improperly sloped. We address that during the remodel so your new walk-in shower doesn’t have the same problem. In older South Patrick homes with cast iron drains, this sometimes means replacing a section of pipe, but it’s worth doing right.
The plumbing configuration matters more than most people realize. Double vanities need proper drain spacing and adequate supply line sizing. Vessel sinks require different drain assemblies than undermount sinks. Wall-mounted vanities need supply lines and drains positioned precisely because there’s no cabinet to hide adjustments.
If you’re moving your vanity to a different wall or changing from a single to a double, that involves rerouting drain lines and supply lines. It’s not complicated work, but it needs to happen during the rough-in phase, before any finishing work starts. We position everything based on your specific vanity dimensions so the plumbing lines up correctly when installation happens.
We also install shut-off valves that you can actually reach and use. Most older vanities have valves crammed in the back corner where you can’t access them without removing everything under the sink. Proper valve placement means you can shut off water to your vanity without shutting off your whole house—useful when you eventually need to replace a faucet or fix a leak.
Cast iron drain lines are the biggest issue. Most homes built before 1975 have them, and they corrode from the inside out. Early signs include multiple slow drains, frequent backups, or rust-colored water in your tub. If your home has cast iron drains, a bathroom remodel is the ideal time to replace them because the walls are already open.
Galvanized supply lines are another common problem. They restrict water flow as they corrode, which means low pressure at your fixtures. If you’re installing a modern shower system or a faucet that needs decent pressure to function properly, upgrading to copper or PEX supply lines during your remodel makes sense.
Hidden water damage is almost expected in older bathrooms. Brevard County’s humidity means even small leaks lead to mold and rot behind walls. We often find damage around old tub surrounds, under toilets with failing wax rings, or near supply lines that have been seeping for years. Finding and fixing these issues during a remodel prevents much bigger problems later.
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