Your shower pressure is consistent. Your vanity drains without that slow gurgle. The fixtures you picked out actually work the way they’re supposed to.
That’s what happens when bathroom remodeling plumbing is done by someone who knows Florida homes. Not just the pretty tile and paint—the pipes behind the walls that make everything function.
Most bathroom renovations around Patrick AFB involve older homes with cast iron drains that are corroding from the inside. You don’t see it until there’s a leak or a backup. We replace those lines during the remodel so you’re not dealing with water damage six months later. It’s not the exciting part of the project, but it’s the part that keeps your investment from turning into a mess.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company based in Cocoa, serving Patrick AFB and the surrounding Space Coast since 2007. Our owner, Carl, started in plumbing at 16 and brings over 40 years of hands-on experience plus 20 years of military service.
That military background matters here. Patrick AFB families deal with tight timelines, strict housing standards, and the need to get things done right the first time. We get it because we’ve lived it.
We’re a State Certified Plumbing Contractor, BBB accredited with an A+ rating, and we’ve handled everything from simple fixture swaps to full bathroom gut jobs in homes built in the ’60s and ’70s. The kind with cast iron pipes that are ready to fail.
First, we walk through your bathroom and look at what you want to change. We’re checking the condition of your existing pipes, the layout, and whether your drain lines can handle new fixtures without issues.
If you’re in an older home near Patrick AFB—especially anything built before 1975—there’s a good chance you’ve got cast iron drains. We’ll tell you upfront if they need replacing. That’s not upselling. It’s preventing a flood later.
Next, we map out the rough-in work. That’s where supply lines get rerouted, drains get repositioned, and everything gets set for your new vanity plumbing, shower and tub replacement, or whatever else you’re installing. This is the part most people don’t see, but it’s where the real work happens.
Once the walls are open and the new plumbing is in, we pressure test everything before closing it back up. Then your contractor finishes the tile, paint, and trim while we come back to install your fixtures and make sure everything drains, fills, and shuts off correctly.
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We handle the full scope of bathroom renovation plumbing. That means supply line installation for sinks, toilets, showers, and tubs. It means drain line replacement if your cast iron is shot. It means vanity plumbing with proper trap installation and shutoff valves you can actually reach.
In Patrick AFB and Brevard County, humidity is constant. Mold grows fast when there’s a slow leak you don’t notice. That’s why we install everything to Florida Building Code standards—proper venting, water-saving fixtures that meet conservation requirements, and materials that hold up in coastal conditions.
If you’re adding a walk-in shower or moving your toilet, that’s pipe rerouting. We cut into the slab or reroute through the walls depending on your home’s construction. It’s not simple, but it’s necessary if you want your new layout to actually work.
You also get a system that saves water. Modern fixtures use less than half what older ones do, which drops your utility bill. That adds up over time, especially with Florida’s water rates.
For a standard bathroom with fixture replacement and some pipe rerouting, expect the plumbing work to take three to five days. That’s rough-in, inspection, and final fixture installation.
If we’re replacing cast iron drain lines or doing a full repipe, add another two to three days. Older homes near Patrick AFB often need this, and it’s not something you can rush. The concrete has to be cut, the old pipe removed, new PVC or ABS installed, and everything has to pass inspection before we close it up.
Full gut remodels with layout changes take longer—sometimes a week or more for the plumbing alone. But that’s because we’re moving drains, rerouting supply lines, and making sure your new bathroom actually functions the way you planned it.
If your home was built before 1975, probably. Cast iron corrodes from the inside out, and Florida’s water accelerates that. You might not see it, but the pipe walls are thinning and rough buildup is narrowing the drain.
We’ll camera-scope your lines during the estimate if you’re not sure. That shows us exactly what’s happening inside. If the pipe is heavily corroded or has sections that are already failing, replacing it during your remodel makes sense. You’ve already got the walls open and access to the lines.
Waiting until after the remodel means tearing into your new tile and drywall when it fails later. That’s more expensive and way more frustrating. Most homeowners around Patrick AFB who skip this step end up calling us back within a year or two to fix a leak or a backup.
Rough-in is the behind-the-walls work. That’s running supply lines, installing drain pipes, setting shutoff valves, and getting everything positioned for your fixtures. This happens before drywall, tile, or any finishes go up.
Fixture installation comes after the walls are closed and finished. That’s when we mount your vanity, connect your toilet, install your shower valve and head, and hook up everything so it works. It’s the final step once your contractor is done with tile and paint.
You need both, but rough-in is where the real plumbing work happens. If that’s done wrong, your fixtures won’t drain right, your water pressure will be off, or you’ll have leaks you can’t see until there’s damage. Fixture installation is straightforward if the rough-in was done correctly.
Yes, but we’ll inspect them first. Some fixtures sold online or at big box stores don’t meet Florida code requirements for water conservation. Others are missing parts or have installation instructions that don’t match our plumbing standards.
If what you bought works and meets code, we’ll install it. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you before we start so you’re not stuck with something that won’t pass inspection. We’d rather have that conversation upfront than halfway through the job.
Keep in mind that if a fixture fails because of a manufacturing defect or poor design, that’s on the manufacturer—not us. We warranty our installation work, but we can’t warranty a product we didn’t supply. Most homeowners around Patrick AFB prefer to have us source commercial-grade fixtures that we know will last.
For a straightforward fixture replacement with minimal pipe rerouting, you’re looking at $2,500 to $5,000 depending on the scope. That covers labor, materials, and code-compliant installation.
If you need cast iron drain replacement, add $3,000 to $6,000 depending on how much pipe we’re replacing and whether we’re cutting concrete. Full bathroom renovations with layout changes, new supply lines, and complete drain replacement can run $8,000 to $15,000 for the plumbing portion alone.
Every home is different, especially around Patrick AFB where you’ve got a mix of slab foundations, crawl spaces, and older construction. We’ll give you an exact price after we see your bathroom and understand what you’re trying to do. No surprises, no “it’ll cost more once we open the walls” unless we find something actually dangerous that needs immediate attention.
Yes. Any time we’re doing rough-in work, moving drains, or replacing supply lines, we pull the permit and schedule the inspections. That’s included in our service.
Florida requires inspections for bathroom renovation plumbing, and Brevard County inspectors are thorough. They’re checking for proper venting, correct pipe sizing, water conservation compliance, and safe installation. If something doesn’t pass, we fix it and call for a re-inspection at no extra cost to you.
Some homeowners near Patrick AFB try to skip permits to save money. That’s a mistake. When you sell your house, unpermitted work shows up in inspections and kills deals. Insurance companies also deny claims for water damage if the plumbing wasn’t permitted. We do it right so you don’t have problems later.
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