Bathroom & Kitchen Renovation Plumbing in Moncton, NB

Fixture repairs

Running toilets usually need a new flapper or fill valve. Dripping taps need a new cartridge or washer. Old shut-off valves under sinks often seize or leak once disturbed, so replacing them during a repair is a good idea.

Planning the layout

Moving a toilet, shower or sink means moving drain and vent lines, which affects floors and walls. Bring a plumber in before the layout is final so the plan works with the existing pipes, or so you know the cost of moving them.

Older plumbing

Older homes may have galvanized supply pipe that rusts inside, or drains that are cast iron. If walls are open anyway, replacing old pipe now costs far less than doing it later. Ask the plumber to look at what you find.

Basement bathrooms

Adding a bathroom in the basement may need a drain below the level of the sewer line, which can mean a sewage ejector pump. The plumber can check how deep your line runs and what the space would need.

Permits

Plumbing work in New Brunswick is done by licensed plumbers, and many jobs need a permit. Ask who will handle it. Our New Brunswick plumber guide has questions worth asking.

Getting a quote

Describe the project, the age of the house and anything you've noticed. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.

Winter-proofing the work

If a renovation moves pipes into an exterior wall, insist that they're kept on the warm side of the insulation. A new kitchen sink on an outside wall is a common place for a pipe to freeze in its first winter if the wall isn't built with the cold in mind.