You get water pressure that actually works with your new rain shower head. Your vanity plumbing doesn’t leak six months later because we don’t cut corners on the supply lines. The tile stays dry because the waterproofing was done to Florida code, not YouTube standards.
Most bathroom remodels look great for about a year. Then the problems start showing up. A slow leak behind the wall. Mold creeping up from improper drainage. A shower that never quite drains fast enough because the pipe slope is off by half a degree.
That’s what happens when the plumbing is an afterthought. In West Melbourne’s humidity, you can’t fake it. The moisture finds every weak point. We’ve seen $20,000 remodels ruined because someone didn’t want to spend an extra afternoon doing the rough-in correctly.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company that’s been working in Brevard County since 2007. Carl, our owner, started learning the trade at 16—digging trenches, running pipe, doing the work most people don’t want to do. That’s still how we operate.
We’re licensed, insured, and we know Florida’s building codes inside out. More importantly, we know what West Melbourne homes deal with: cast iron drain lines from the ’70s that are corroding from the inside, hard water that clogs fixtures, humidity that turns small leaks into big problems.
We’re not the cheapest option. But you’re not paying for cheap—you’re paying so the shower and tub replacement actually lasts, so the bathroom fixture installation doesn’t need a callback, and so you’re not dealing with water damage two years from now.
First, we look at what you’re starting with. Old cast iron? Galvanized steel? PVC that’s been patched three times? We figure out what stays and what needs replacing before anything gets torn out.
Then we handle the rough-in. That’s moving drain lines, rerouting supply pipes, upgrading your main line if needed. If you’re adding a walk-in shower or moving the vanity, this is where it happens. We pull permits, we follow code, and we make sure your water pressure can actually handle what you’re installing.
After that comes fixture installation and final connections. Shower valves, faucets, toilets, tub drains—everything gets tested for leaks and proper flow. We check the slope on every drain line because a quarter-inch off means standing water, and standing water in Florida means mold.
You don’t see most of this work once the walls go up. That’s the point. It should be invisible. But it’s the difference between a bathroom that works and one that becomes a maintenance nightmare.
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We handle all the plumbing that makes your bathroom renovation functional. That includes pipe rerouting when you’re changing the layout, vanity plumbing for new sinks and cabinets, and shower and tub replacement with proper drain connections and waterproofing.
In West Melbourne, we’re also dealing with Florida-specific challenges. Hard water eats through fixtures and clogs aerators. High humidity demands better waterproofing than you’d need in drier climates. And if your home was built before 1980, there’s a good chance you’ve got cast iron drain pipes that are corroding from the inside out.
We size supply lines correctly so your new multi-head shower actually has pressure. We replace old galvanized pipes that are choking your water flow. We install proper venting so your drains don’t gurgle or back up. And we make sure everything meets current Florida Building Code requirements, which are stricter than most states because of our weather.
This isn’t cosmetic work. It’s the infrastructure that determines whether your bathroom remodel is an investment or a liability.
Yes, and it’s not optional if you’re doing anything beyond swapping a faucet. Any work that involves moving supply lines, drain pipes, or vent stacks requires a plumbing permit from Brevard County. That permit requires a licensed plumber.
Even if you’re keeping the same layout, Florida’s humidity and building codes make professional installation critical. Improper waterproofing leads to mold. Incorrect drain slopes cause standing water. Undersized supply lines kill your water pressure. These aren’t problems you can fix with caulk and YouTube.
We’ve repaired too many DIY bathroom remodels where homeowners tried to save money on plumbing and ended up spending double to fix water damage. In West Melbourne’s climate, there’s no margin for error. The moisture will find every weak point.
It depends on what you’re changing. A basic fixture swap with no pipe rerouting might run $800 to $1,500. A full bathroom renovation with new drain lines, supply pipes, and fixture installation typically ranges from $3,500 to $8,000 for the plumbing portion alone.
If you’re converting a tub to a walk-in shower, expect to pay more because we’re relocating the drain and potentially upgrading your water supply to handle a larger shower system. Older West Melbourne homes often need additional work—replacing corroded cast iron pipes, upsizing supply lines, or adding proper venting that wasn’t code when the house was built.
The real cost isn’t the upfront number. It’s what you pay later if the work isn’t done right. We give you an honest estimate based on what your specific bathroom needs, not a lowball quote that triples once we open the walls.
Yes, and it’s one of the most common requests we get. Most people don’t use their tubs anymore, and a walk-in shower is safer, more accessible, and easier to maintain in Florida’s humidity.
The plumbing work involves relocating the drain, which usually means cutting into the slab or rerouting through the wall depending on your home’s construction. We also upgrade the supply lines if needed—modern shower systems with multiple heads or rain fixtures need better flow than a standard tub valve provides.
Waterproofing is critical in West Melbourne. We follow Florida code for shower pan installation and membrane application because a leak in a shower becomes a mold problem fast. We also make sure the drain slope is correct so water doesn’t pool. That’s a common mistake in DIY conversions and it ruins the whole project.
If you’ve got cast iron drain pipes and your home was built before 1980, replace them now while the walls are open. Cast iron corrodes from the inside in Florida’s environment, and you don’t want to discover a cracked pipe after your new tile is installed.
Check your main water supply line. Many older West Melbourne homes have three-quarter-inch lines that can’t support modern multi-head showers or multiple fixtures running at once. Upsizing to a one-inch line during the remodel prevents pressure problems later.
Also address any signs of previous leaks or water damage. If there’s mold behind the walls, it needs proper remediation before new fixtures go in. And if your water heater is over ten years old, consider replacing it during the renovation. Hard water shortens their lifespan here, and you don’t want it failing right after you finish your new bathroom.
For the plumbing portion, plan on three to five days for a standard bathroom renovation. That includes rough-in work, inspection, and final fixture installation. If we’re doing extensive pipe rerouting or dealing with cast iron replacement, add another two to three days.
The timeline also depends on permit approval and inspection scheduling through Brevard County. We pull the permits and coordinate inspections, but there’s always some wait time built into the process. Trying to skip permits to save time is a bad idea—it creates problems when you sell the house, and it voids your insurance if something goes wrong.
Most delays happen because of surprises once we open the walls. Corroded pipes that need replacing. Improper venting from a previous remodel. Drain lines that aren’t sloped correctly. We handle these issues as they come up, but they do add time. That’s why we inspect everything before giving you a timeline.
Yes, bathroom fixture installation is part of what we do. That includes toilets, vanities, faucets, shower valves, tub drains, and any other plumbing fixtures in your new bathroom. We handle the connections, test for leaks, and make sure everything functions correctly.
We also coordinate with your general contractor or tile installer if you’re working with a larger remodeling team. Timing matters—we need to rough in the plumbing before walls close up, then come back for fixture installation after tile and finishing work is done.
If you’re supplying your own fixtures, we’ll review the specs beforehand to make sure they’re compatible with your plumbing system. Some high-end shower systems need specific valve bodies or additional supply capacity. It’s better to know that before you’ve already bought the fixtures and they’re sitting in your garage.
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