Water pressure that actually works. Drains that don’t back up six months later. Tile and fixtures that stay sealed in Florida’s humidity instead of turning into a mold farm behind your walls.
When you’re tearing into a bathroom anyway, that’s the time to replace old galvanized or cast iron pipes before they fail. Doing it now means you’re not ripping out brand-new tile in two years to fix a corroded drain line. It’s cheaper, cleaner, and smarter to handle it during the remodel.
You also avoid the permit headaches. Brevard County requires permits for most plumbing changes, and unpermitted work can kill a home sale or void an insurance claim. We pull the permits, handle the inspections, and make sure everything passes so you’re covered.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company with over 40 years of combined experience and 20 years of military service backing the way we work. We’re not a franchise or a call center—just a local crew that shows up on time, does the work right, and cleans up when we’re done.
We’ve handled bathroom remodels across Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cocoa, and Titusville long enough to know what fails in this climate. Brevard County’s heat and humidity are tough on plumbing, and shortcuts show up fast. We use the right materials, seal everything properly, and size drains and vents to code so your bathroom works the way it should.
First, we walk the space with you and figure out what’s staying, what’s moving, and what needs to be replaced. If your home was built before 1980, we’re checking your supply lines and drain pipes. Galvanized steel and cast iron corrode from the inside out, and a bathroom remodel is the cleanest time to swap them for PEX or copper.
Next, we handle the demo and rough-in work. That means rerouting pipes if you’re moving a toilet, vanity, or shower. Everything gets sized correctly, vented to code, and pressure-tested before any walls close up. We also coordinate with your contractor or tile installer so the plumbing is ready when they need it.
Once fixtures go in, we install your new toilet, vanity plumbing, shower valve, tub, and any other hardware. Everything is leveled, sealed with the right materials for Florida’s moisture, and connected to code. Before we leave, we test it all, pull final inspections if needed, and make sure you’re not dealing with leaks or low pressure.
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You’re getting new supply lines, updated drain and vent systems, proper waterproofing behind tile, and all fixture installations done to Florida building code. If you’re doing a tub-to-shower conversion, we handle the pan, drain assembly, valve rough-in, and any pipe rerouting required to make it work.
In Rockledge and Brevard County, we see a lot of homes built in the ’70s and ’80s with original plumbing. Cast iron drains crack and collapse. Galvanized pipes clog with rust. Replacing them now—while walls are open—saves you from tearing into finished bathrooms later. You’ll also see better water pressure and fewer clogs once modern piping is in.
We pull permits, submit plans to Brevard County, and schedule inspections. That keeps your remodel legal and protects your home’s value. If you ever sell, buyers and inspectors won’t flag unpermitted plumbing work that could delay or kill the deal.
Yes, most bathroom remodels in Brevard County require a permit—especially if you’re moving plumbing fixtures, adding new drains, updating electrical, or making any structural changes. Even if you’re just replacing a toilet or vanity in the same spot, it’s worth checking with the county to avoid issues later.
Unpermitted work can cause serious problems when you sell your home. Buyers’ inspectors will flag it, and you may be forced to open walls, bring everything to code, and re-permit before closing. Insurance companies can also deny claims if unpermitted plumbing causes water damage.
We handle the permit process from start to finish. We know what Brevard County requires, submit the paperwork, coordinate inspections, and make sure everything passes. You don’t have to deal with the county or worry about whether your remodel is legal.
If your home was built before 1980, yes—you should seriously consider it. Older homes in Rockledge often have galvanized steel or cast iron pipes that corrode over time. Rust builds up inside, restricting water flow and eventually causing leaks. Replacing them during a remodel is way cheaper than tearing into finished walls later.
When you’re already opening walls for tile, fixtures, or layout changes, that’s the cleanest time to repipe. You’ll improve water pressure, eliminate future leak risks, and avoid the nightmare of a pipe failure behind brand-new tile or drywall. Modern PEX or copper piping lasts decades and handles Florida’s water chemistry much better.
We inspect your existing plumbing during the planning stage and let you know what’s worth replacing. If your pipes are fine, we’ll tell you. If they’re on borrowed time, we’ll show you why and give you a transparent quote to handle it while everything’s accessible.
In Brevard County, most bathroom remodels run between $12,000 and $30,000 depending on size, fixture quality, and how much plumbing needs to change. A basic guest bathroom refresh with new tile, vanity, and toilet typically falls in the $12,000 to $18,000 range. A full master bathroom remodel with custom tile, walk-in shower, and updated plumbing can hit $20,000 to $30,000 or more.
Plumbing costs depend on what you’re changing. Moving a toilet or adding a second sink means rerouting drains and supply lines, which adds labor and materials. Replacing old cast iron or galvanized pipes adds cost up front but saves you from expensive repairs later. Permits, inspections, and waterproofing also factor in.
We give you a free quote with no obligation so you know exactly what you’re looking at. We break down the plumbing scope separately so you can see what’s required by code, what’s optional, and where your money is going. No surprises, no upselling—just honest pricing based on what your bathroom actually needs.
A tub-to-shower conversion means removing your old bathtub and installing a walk-in shower in the same space. It’s one of the most common bathroom updates we do in Rockledge, especially for older homeowners or anyone tired of climbing over a tub edge every day.
The plumbing work includes installing a new shower pan and drain assembly, relocating or updating the shower valve, and sometimes rerouting supply lines depending on your layout. We also make sure the drain is properly vented and sloped so water doesn’t pool or drain slowly. In Florida’s humid climate, proper waterproofing behind the tile is critical—any gaps or mistakes can lead to mold and rot.
We coordinate with your tile installer or general contractor to make sure rough-in plumbing is ready when they need it. Once tile is done, we come back to install the valve trim, showerhead, and any body sprays or handheld fixtures. Everything is tested for leaks and proper pressure before we call it finished.
Florida’s heat and humidity are tough on bathrooms. Moisture gets behind tile, into walls, and under floors if your plumbing isn’t sealed and vented correctly. Small leaks you’d never notice in a drier climate turn into mold problems fast here in Brevard County.
That’s why we’re careful about waterproofing, vent sizing, and using materials that hold up in coastal environments. Shower pans need to be sloped right and sealed properly. Drains need to be large enough to handle flow without backing up. Vents need to be sized to code so sewer gases don’t build up and moisture can escape.
We also see more cast iron pipe failures here because of the water chemistry and age of homes near the coast. Saltwater air accelerates corrosion. If you’re remodeling a bathroom in an older Rockledge home, it’s worth having us inspect your drain lines before you close up walls. Catching a problem early saves you from a much bigger mess later.
Most bathroom remodels take two to four weeks depending on the scope of work, fixture availability, and how much plumbing needs to change. A simple refresh with new tile and fixtures can be done in two weeks. A full gut remodel with layout changes, repiping, and custom work can take four weeks or longer.
Plumbing rough-in usually happens in the first few days after demo. We reroute pipes, install new drains and supply lines, and get everything inspected before walls close up. Then tile, drywall, and paint happen. We come back near the end to install fixtures, connect everything, and test for leaks and proper operation.
Delays usually come from permit approvals, fixture backorders, or unexpected issues like rotted subfloors or bad framing. We keep you updated throughout the process and coordinate with other trades so your bathroom isn’t torn apart longer than necessary. The goal is to get you back to a working bathroom as quickly as possible without cutting corners.
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