You’re not remodeling your bathroom just to make it pretty. You’re doing it because the current setup doesn’t work anymore, or because you’re finally ready to stop living with that outdated layout and those fixtures that never quite functioned right.
Here’s what matters: the plumbing behind your new bathroom determines whether your investment holds up or falls apart. We’re talking about proper pipe rerouting when you move that vanity. Correct fixture installation so your new shower doesn’t drip or lose pressure. Water lines that won’t corrode in Florida’s humidity.
Most Footman, FL homes were built decades ago, and many still have the original cast iron or galvanized pipes. When you’re already tearing into walls for a remodel, that’s your window to upgrade the systems that matter. Miss that opportunity, and you’re setting yourself up for problems you can’t easily fix later.
We handle shower and tub replacement with the right rough-in work. We reroute supply lines and drains where they need to go. We make sure your vanity plumbing is sized correctly and vented properly. The stuff nobody sees is the stuff that actually matters.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company that’s been serving Brevard County since 2007. We’re not a franchise. We’re not a call center with rotating techs. We’re a local crew that shows up, does the work, and stands behind it.
Our owner Carl started in plumbing at 16 and spent 20 years in the military before starting this business. That background shows up in how we work: on time, no runaround, and done right the first time.
Footman homes face the same challenges as the rest of the Space Coast. Humidity accelerates corrosion. Mineral-heavy water eats through old pipes. Concrete slab foundations hide leaks until they cause real damage. We’ve seen it all, and we know how to address it before it becomes your expensive emergency.
First, we walk through your bathroom and talk about what you’re changing. Moving the toilet? Swapping a tub for a walk-in shower? Adding a second sink? Each change has plumbing implications, and we map those out upfront.
Next, we look at your existing pipes. If you’ve got cast iron drains or old galvanized supply lines, we’ll tell you what condition they’re in and whether now’s the time to replace them. Most of the time, if we’re already opening walls, it makes sense to upgrade what’s hidden before we close everything back up.
During the remodel, we handle all the rough-in work first. That means running new drain lines, rerouting water supply pipes, and making sure everything is properly vented and sloped. Then we pressure test the system before any walls get closed.
Once your tile and fixtures are ready to go in, we come back for final installation. Vanity plumbing gets connected. Shower valves get set. Toilets get mounted and sealed. Everything gets tested again to make sure there are no leaks, no pressure issues, and no surprises.
You’re left with a bathroom that looks how you want it and works how it should. No drips under the sink. No weak shower pressure. No toilet that runs all night. Just a finished space you can actually use.
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Bathroom fixture installation covers everything from your new vanity and faucets to your shower system and toilet. We make sure each piece is installed to manufacturer specs and local code requirements. That matters more in Florida than most places because humidity and water quality put extra stress on connections and seals.
Pipe rerouting services come into play when your new layout doesn’t match your old one. Maybe you’re moving the vanity to a different wall or converting a tub alcove into a larger shower. We run new supply lines and drain pipes where they need to go, and we make sure they’re sized correctly for the fixtures you’re installing.
Shower and tub replacement involves more than swapping out the unit. We’re dealing with drain positioning, valve rough-in height, and waterproofing requirements that are critical in Florida’s climate. Get any of that wrong and you’re looking at mold, leaks, or both.
Vanity plumbing includes supply lines, shut-off valves, drain assemblies, and P-traps. Sounds simple, but incorrect trap configuration or undersized supply lines cause ongoing headaches. We also check your water pressure and install regulators if needed, because Footman’s municipal pressure can be higher than your fixtures are rated for.
If your home was built before 1975, there’s a good chance you’re still running on outdated pipe materials. When we’re already in the walls for your remodel, that’s your best opportunity to replace aging cast iron drains or corroded galvanized supply lines with modern materials that’ll last another 50 years.
Plumbing costs for a bathroom remodel depend on what you’re changing and what condition your existing system is in. If you’re keeping everything in the same spot and just swapping fixtures, you’re looking at the lower end. If you’re moving the toilet, expanding the shower, and adding a second sink, costs go up because we’re running new drain and supply lines.
The bigger variable is your existing pipes. Homes in Footman built before the mid-70s often have cast iron drains and galvanized steel supply lines. If those are corroded or failing, it makes sense to replace them while the walls are open. That adds to the upfront cost but saves you from dealing with leaks and water damage a year after your remodel is done.
We give you a clear estimate after we see your space and understand what you’re planning. No surprises, no hidden fees. Just honest numbers based on the actual scope of work.
Yes. We handle the full scope of bathroom remodeling, not just the plumbing. That means we coordinate demo, framing, tile, fixtures, and finish work so you’re not juggling multiple contractors or trying to schedule around everyone’s availability.
The advantage of working with a plumbing company that also does full remodels is that we understand how all the pieces fit together. We’re not just showing up to rough in pipes and hoping the tile guy doesn’t mess up our work. We’re managing the whole project and making sure the plumbing integrates correctly with your layout, your fixture choices, and your timeline.
From first demo to final grout, we’re your one point of contact. That keeps the project moving and keeps you from getting caught in the middle when something doesn’t line up.
Right now, while the walls are open. Once your bathroom is finished and everything is tiled and painted, accessing your pipes means tearing into your new work. That’s expensive, disruptive, and frustrating.
If your home was built before 1975, you likely have cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines. Both corrode over time, and Florida’s humidity and mineral-rich water speed up that process. Rusty water, low pressure, and slow drains are all signs your pipes are on their way out.
During a remodel, we can replace those old lines with modern PEX or copper supply pipes and PVC drains. It adds some cost to your project upfront, but it’s a fraction of what you’d pay to deal with a slab leak or pipe failure after your bathroom is done. Think of it as insurance that actually makes sense.
Rough-in plumbing usually takes one to two days depending on how much we’re changing. If we’re just relocating a vanity or swapping a tub for a shower, it’s on the shorter end. If we’re gutting the whole bathroom, replacing old pipes, and reconfiguring the layout, it takes longer.
After rough-in, there’s a gap while your tile, paint, and other finish work happens. Then we come back for final fixture installation, which typically takes another day. That’s when your vanity, toilet, shower, and faucets get installed and tested.
The key is coordination. If we’re managing your whole remodel, we schedule everything in the right order so there’s no downtime waiting on trades. If you’re coordinating it yourself, just make sure we’re brought in at the right stages so we’re not sitting around or holding up the next guy.
Yes, any time you’re moving or adding plumbing fixtures, Brevard County requires a permit. That includes relocating a toilet, adding a shower, or running new water and drain lines. Even if you’re just replacing fixtures in the same location, some work still falls under permit requirements depending on scope.
We handle the permit process as part of the job. That means pulling the permit, scheduling inspections, and making sure everything is installed to code. You don’t have to deal with the county or worry about whether the work will pass.
Skipping permits might seem like a shortcut, but it causes problems when you sell your home or file an insurance claim. Unpermitted work can kill a sale or leave you on the hook for expensive corrections. It’s not worth the risk, and it’s not how we operate.
Call us immediately. A leak after a remodel usually means something wasn’t tightened correctly, a seal failed, or there’s an issue with how a fixture was installed. The sooner we catch it, the less damage it causes.
We stand behind our work, so if there’s a problem with something we installed, we’ll come back and make it right. Most post-remodel leaks are simple fixes—a connection that needs adjustment or a seal that needs replacement. Occasionally it’s something more involved, but we handle it either way.
Don’t wait and hope it stops on its own. Water damage in Florida happens fast, and even a small leak can lead to mold or structural issues if it’s ignored. Get it looked at right away, and we’ll take care of it.
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