Kitchen & Bathroom
Plumbing Remodeling
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After owning a home for many years or if you have recently purchased an outdated home, remodeling the kitchen and bathroom is a common occurrence. Remodeling will help update the space, making it more functional and modern. Working to remodel a kitchen or bathroom can be a large scale project, especially if you need to replace or move plumbing components. N&K Plumbing Services, a division of Nook-N-Kranny, specializes in home services including a variety of plumbing services. Our team can help make your remodeling process smooth and stress free.
The Need For Professional Plumbing
Completing a DIY remodel on your home can be very fulfilling to many homeowners. However, plumbing and electrical work can get complicated if you have no experience in either area. Hiring a professional plumbing team can help you avoid problems later, including leaks, bad water pressure, burst pipes, or excessive mold growth. Leaving your old plumbing in place could destroy all of your hard work installing new flooring or fixtures.
A remodel plumber will be able to inspect the current plumbing for repairs or corrosion and suggest the next steps a homeowner should take. Plumbers can then install new pipes, fixtures, or redirect water lines to different parts of the room if necessary. Working with the team at Nook-N-Kranny will help you have safe and clean water to your bathroom or kitchen fixtures.
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Common Plumbing Remodeling Services
Wondering what else a plumbing team can help you with when it comes to kitchen and bathroom remodeling? Here are some common services you will find when looking for a remodel plumber.
Tub To Shower Conversion
For older residents or those who don’t love their outdated bathtubs, tub to shower conversions can help give a more sleek look to the bathroom, while making it easier to enter and exit the shower. Tub to shower conversions can take multiple days to complete, depending on the current plumbing set up and available space. Plumbers can help install a premade kit, that is a pre-built surround that goes over where the old tub used to be or can create a custom tiled shower with modern tile types and colors.
Relocating Pipes
For a kitchen or bathroom, homeowners may feel that a different layout would be more functional for their daily needs. Moving the sink to a kitchen island, or refrigerator, stove, or bathtub to another spot in the room isn’t as easy as it looks. A remodel plumber will need to redirect water and gas lines to the new location and may need to install different shaped piping to direct these elements in a safer direction.
New Gas Line Installation
If pipes or connection lines are unable to be moved, you may need to have a new line installed. For remodels that are additions to the home, where plumbing has not previously existed, new gas or water lines will need to be installed. Hiring a professional plumbing team will ensure that lines are properly connected to your city or local water supply, sewer lines, or city gas lines.
Problems That Come With Old Plumbing
If you choose to forgo replacing or upgrading the old plumbing, there are a few problems you may encounter. When pipes begin to corrode, rust and sediment can leach into your water supply. This contaminates your water making it unsafe to drink and adding hard minerals to the water, damaging your fixtures or causing skin irritation.
Damaged pipes are also more prone to leaks or explosions. Pipes that are damaged could start with small leaks, leading to mold growth under new flooring, in your walls, or near your foundation. Once you notice, it will have spread through many parts of the home, even leading to another complete bathroom remodel. Paying money for new flooring and fixtures only for a pipe to burst and ruin all the materials is a costly price to pay.
If your kitchen and bathroom remodel includes upgrades like high efficiency toilets, sinks, or appliances, older plumbing may not be equipped to handle these systems. You could end up overwhelming the system, causing leaks, sewage backup, or poor ventilation that leads to odors. Working with a remodel plumber can help you determine if your current set up is fit for newer upgraded fixtures.
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Working With Nook-N-Kranny
Our team is some of the best home inspectors, remodelings, and technicians on the market. Our team specializes in working with current homeowners who need to improve their daily living space or check that everything is in order before listing their home. Nook-N-Kranny offers kitchen and bathroom plumbing remodels so that homeowners can have peace of mind about the quality and longevity of the build. With years of experience and a dedication to customer service, we have helped hundreds of customers achieve their home goals. Schedule your appointment today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Kitchen & Bathroom Plumbing Remodeling FAQs
How long does a typical kitchen or bathroom plumbing remodel take from start to finish?
While the text mentions that a tub-to-shower conversion takes “multiple days,” it doesn’t specify the timeline for a full remodel. Generally, a standard plumbing remodel can take anywhere from 3 to 7 days for rough-in plumbing (moving and installing pipes behind walls), and another 2 to 4 days for final fixture installation. Total project timelines vary depending on whether walls need to be opened up or if concrete slab cutting is required to move drain lines.
Do I need to get city permits for moving or replacing plumbing lines during a remodel?
Yes, in almost all municipalities, you will need a building and/or plumbing permit if you are altering the footprint of your plumbing system (such as relocating pipes, adding a new gas line, or installing an addition). Simple cosmetic updates like swapping out an old faucet usually do not require a permit. When you work with a remodel plumber like Nook-N-Kranny, they will typically handle the permitting process and ensure all work passes local city inspections.
Should I choose PEX or copper piping when replacing my old plumbing system?
The content mentions replacing old plumbing but doesn’t detail the materials used. Today, most modern remodels utilize PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) because it is flexible, resistant to scale and chlorine, and faster to install, which lowers labor costs. However, copper is still widely used and highly valued for its long-term durability, rigidity, and natural antimicrobial properties. A plumber can help you decide which material best fits your budget and home design.
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