Plumbing for Remodels in Downey, CA
Fixtures, showers and vanities connected properly as part of the kitchen or bathroom project you are already planning.
Plumbing, in the context of a remodel
Most of the plumbing work that comes up in a home project is tied to a remodel: a new vanity and faucet, a shower valve in a rebuilt shower, a tub that is being converted to a walk-in shower, a kitchen sink and dishwasher in a new layout. These are the connections that make a remodeled room work, and they have to be right, because leaks inside a wall or under a floor cause damage long before anyone sees them.
California licenses plumbing as its own trade, and the rules on what a general contractor may do on its own are narrower than people expect. We would rather be clear about that up front than have you find out later. Rigo holds a California General B license (#1162715). Where a project calls for work that needs a plumbing license, such as relocating drain lines or running new supply lines, we tell you at the quote stage and explain how that work will be handled.
Older Downey homes add their own wrinkles. Galvanized supply pipes inside the walls, cast-iron drains and shut-off valves that have not been turned in decades are all common in houses of this age. A remodel is the best time to find them, since the walls and floors are already open.
Questions to ask before any plumbing work begins
Ask who is doing the plumbing, what license they hold and whether the work will be permitted and inspected. These are reasonable questions for any contractor, and the answers should be in your written scope.
Ask about shut-off valves and access. A remodel is the time to add a shut-off for a bathroom or a kitchen so that a future repair does not mean shutting off water to the whole house.
Plumbing: common questions
Are you a licensed plumber?
Rigo holds a California General B contractor license. Plumbing is licensed separately in California, so for work that requires a plumbing license we tell you at the quote stage how it will be handled. We will not claim a license we do not have.
Can you convert my tub into a shower?
The tub-to-shower conversion is a common part of our bathroom remodeling work. Where the project involves moving the drain or supply lines, we explain who handles that portion before the work is scheduled.
Can you install a new vanity and faucet?
Yes, as part of a bathroom remodel. Replacing a vanity with a similar one in the same location is usually straightforward. Changing the location of the sink involves additional plumbing work.
Should I replace old pipes during a remodel?
If the walls are open and the pipes are galvanized, corroded or leaking, it is often the best time to address them. We note the condition of what we find and tell you before the walls are closed.
Do plumbing changes need a permit?
Changes to plumbing supply and drain lines typically need a permit and inspection. We include that in the planning of any project that involves them.
Planning a bathroom or kitchen project?
Tell us what you want changed. We will explain how the plumbing will be handled and put the quote in writing.