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Work with your designer or contractor early. Plumbing impacts cabinet layout and costs.
Moving sinks and drains is expensive. If you can keep things close to current locations, it saves money.
Think about your cooking style. Do you need that pot filler? Will you actually use an instant hot dispenser?
Bigger is usually better for kitchen sinks. 33 inch sinks are way more functional than 25 inch ones.
Depth matters, 9 to 10 inches deep minimum. Shallow sinks splash water everywhere.
Undermount versus drop in affects countertop installation and cost.
Single bowl versus double bowl is personal preference. I like a single big bowl but some people love divided sinks.
Running plumbing to an island means going under the floor. Requires either running lines through floor joists if there’s a basement or crawlspace, or through the slab which is expensive.
Drainage is trickier than supply lines. Drains need proper slope and venting. Island vents are special and have specific code requirements.
Don’t cheap out on disposals. Cheap ones are loud, weak, and jam constantly.
Get at least three-quarters HP, preferably one HP. Continuous feed is more convenient than batch feed.
Stainless steel grinding components last way longer than galvanized.
Dishwashers need a hot water supply, a drain connection, and an electrical connection.
New dishwashers are way more water-efficient than old ones. Less water use but clean just as well.
Proper installation includes an air gap or high loop to prevent backflow.
Under-sink reverse osmosis systems are popular. They make water taste way better and eliminate buying bottled water.
Need space under the sink for the tank and filters. Requires a separate faucet on the sink.
Maintenance involves changing filters periodically. Not hard but you gotta remember to do it.
These are wall faucets above stoves. Look cool and are actually handy for filling big pots.
Require hot and cold supply lines run through the wall. Best installed during remodels when walls are open.
Not cheap, but if you cook a lot with big pots, it’s worth considering.
If switching from electric to a gas range, you need a gas line installed.
Requires a permit and inspection. Gas work is serious.
Make sure your gas meter can handle the additional load. Sometimes it needs upgrading.
Small kitchen updates take one to two weeks. Full remodels can take four to eight weeks depending on scope.
Plumbing usually happens early to mid-project, after demo and before cabinets and counters.
You’ll be without a kitchen during the work. Plan for eating out or setting up a temporary kitchen.
Kitchen remodels involve multiple contractors, demo, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, cabinets, countertops, and flooring.
Coordination matters. Plumbing has to happen at the right time in sequence.
We work with your general contractor or designer to schedule everything properly.
Kitchen plumbing for a remodel ranges widely. Simple fixture swaps might be $1000 to $2000. Complete replumbing with moved drains and new lines can hit $5000 to $8000 or more.
Island sinks add $1000 to $2000 due to underfloor work and venting complexity.
Pot fillers, filtration systems, and hot water dispensers are extra.
Moving gas lines, drains, or supply lines requires permits.
Work has to be inspected before closing up walls and floors.
We handle all permitting and coordinate inspections.
Some fixtures and appliances have long lead times. Order early.
If your sink or faucet hasn’t arrived, we can’t finish. This delays the whole project.
Plan ahead and order items six to eight weeks before you need them.
Before closing up walls and installing cabinets, we test all plumbing thoroughly.
Run water, check for leaks, verify drains work properly, and test the disposal.
Finding problems early is way easier than after cabinets and counters are in.
Once cabinets and countertops are installed, we come back for final plumbing connections.
Install faucets, connect dishwasher and disposal, hook up water lines.
Test everything again, adjust as needed, and make sure it’s all working perfectly.
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