Bathroom Renovation Plumbing in Whitby
A bathroom renovation is a plumbing project before it is a design project. Drains, vents and valves set the limits on where fixtures can go.
- Bathroom Renovation Plumbing handled by a licensed plumber
- Cause found and shown to you before any repair
- Price explained before work starts
- Tested, cleaned up and written down when finished
- Licensed plumbing trade
- Camera before digging
- Written job notes
- Phone-only booking
Signs, filed under symptoms
- You want to move the toilet or shower
- Old tub to walk-in shower conversion
- Adding a double vanity
- Swapping old valves while the studs are bare
How the job is handled
We review your layout and check drain slopes, vent paths and joist directions before demolition. A shower converted from a tub needs a proper drain and trap, and many new showers use linear drains that require careful floor framing.
New pressure-balancing or thermostatic shower valves are installed before the walls close. A permit may be needed when drains are moved.
Curbless showers need the floor recessed or the drain set lower, which may involve joist work.
Signs you need this work
- Relocating the toilet flange, tub drain or vanity waste
- Tearing out a tub to build a walk-in shower
- Old shower valve with no pressure balance
- Floor and walls already being opened
What the plumber brings
Tools and parts that come in from the truck for this kind of call, so the fix can usually be made on the first visit:
- PEX and PVC drain fittings
- Pressure-balancing or thermostatic valve bodies
- Linear and point shower drains
- Test plugs and pressure gauge
The job, step by step
- 01
We go over the layout and confirm the drain can reach each new fixture with proper slope
- 02
Permit is pulled when drains or vents are moving
- 03
Rough-in drains, vents and supplies are installed
- 04
Pipes are tested and inspected before walls close
- 05
Fixtures are set and connected after tile and finishes
Symptom, cause and fix
| What you see | Usual cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet move | New flange location | Re-run the 3 inch drain and vent |
| Tub to shower | Tub drain too high for a curbless pan | Lower the drain and add a new trap |
| Old two-handle valve | No scald protection | Replace with a pressure-balancing valve |
Local card: Whitby houses
Many Whitby bathrooms in 1970s and 1980s homes sit over finished ceilings, so access is planned to keep repairs below clean and tidy.
The visit, in order
- Layout reviewed with drains and vents in mind
- Rough-in after demolition
- Inspection where required
- Fixtures set and tested after finishing
Ring us when
Bring us in during planning, before you order fixtures, so the layout you love can actually be plumbed.
Common questions
Can I move my toilet?
Usually, depending on joist direction and drain routing. We check before you commit.
Do I need a permit?
Moving or adding drains commonly needs one. We confirm with the Town of Whitby.