Remodels are exciting. It’s a wonderful feeling to watch a room completely transform. However, this exciting time can turn into a plumbing disaster if a mistake is made during the process. To avoid future problems, it is important that a contractor draw up plans and then share these plans with your plumber. Here are three reasons why your future self with thank you for doing so:
- Installing Fixtures
Bathrooms have a large number of fixtures that need to be connected to water pipes, drain lines, and vents in the plumbing system. If a professional plumber doesn’t perform the work, major plumbing issues can occur immediately or in the future. One example we know of is when the owner of a new bathroom took their first shower, the water ran down the drain and then onto the floor, soaking the walls and furniture downstairs. After that, they called a recommended plumber to fix the newly installed plumbing. When you hire a professional plumber to install plumbing fixtures and pipes, you can be confident that they are installed properly and tested.
- Flow
Plumbers know their materials and fittings. Years of experience teach the best methods to install, check, and test. Plumbing consists of many elements. It is not ‘plug-and-play’, especially in older homes. Plumbers are solution driven and this includes finding the most efficient way to route water, waste, and gas lines into and out of the house. Plumbers ensure the plumbing system is set up in a way that allows the best water and air flow and prevents potential bottlenecks and leaks.
- Moving Pipes
During a bathroom remodel, the toilet, bathtub, and sinks may end up in completely new locations than before. This means moving and rerouting water supply and drainpipes, which can be a big job. Plumbers consider the location of the hot water tank (closer is better), whether the pipes are also employed under a stone or marble floor to heat the floor, and many other factors. In some instances, layouts can be complex. You won’t want to crawl over the toilet to get to the tub. An experienced and reputable plumber knows what to consider and recommend, ensuring your new bathroom is utilizing its plumbing in the most efficient way for both you and the plumbing system.
Let your contractor and local plumber handle the details and allow yourself to enjoy your new bathroom without worry. We hope your next remodel goes smoothly.
Raymark Plumbing & Sewer is a full-service residential plumbing and sewer company. Raymark is located in Seattle, WA, and has been a family-owned business for over 42 years. Raymark offers honest, upfront pricing, a 100 percent workmanship guarantee, and 24-hour emergency services. In fact, they are known for finding solutions to problems when other plumbing companies could not. As a result, Raymark is the plumber that other plumbers recommend.
Raymark Plumbing & Sewer
10710 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 440-9077
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