Bathroom Renovation Plumbing in Burlington

When you need bathroom renovation plumbing

Any renovation that goes beyond swapping a vanity top needs a plumber. Shifting the toilet, trading the tub for a curbless or walk-in stall, doubling up vanities, installing a freestanding tub or relocating the bathroom entirely all change drains and vents. Even a like-for-like update is a chance to replace old shut-offs, a corroded tub drain or a shower valve that cannot be serviced.

How the job is done

1. Plan. We look at the existing stack and floor joists to see where drains can go, then mark fixture centres with you and your contractor.
2. Permit. Changes to drains, vents or fixture locations need a City of Burlington plumbing permit; we help arrange it.
3. Rough-in. Drains, vents and supply lines are installed in the open walls and floor, the mixing valve is positioned to suit the finished tile thickness, and everything is pressure-tested.
4. Inspection. An inspector signs off the open work.
5. Finish. Once tiling and painting wrap up, fixtures, trims and toilets are set and tested.

Burlington homes and this work

Bathrooms in 1960s and 1970s homes often hide galvanized supply lines and cast iron drains under the floor. Gutting the room is the cheapest time to swap them out. In 1980s and 1990s homes, Poly-B is common behind bathroom walls. Curbless showers are popular, but they require the floor to be recessed or built up for drainage, which is easier to plan before demolition than during it.

What affects the scope

• How far fixtures move from their current locations
• Joist direction under a relocated toilet or shower drain
• Old pipe materials found when walls open
• Specialty items: body sprays, steam, heated floors, wall-hung toilets

Before we arrive

Have your fixture list and any spec sheets ready. Tell us your contractor's schedule so rough-in and finishing visits fit around drywall and tile. For lower-level projects see basement bathroom rough-in.