Bathroom Plumbing Renovations in Union, IL
The plumbing setup behind your bathroom remodel is mostly hidden but crucial. Poor workmanship often reveals itself later through slow drains, leaks behind tiles, or inconsistent shower temperatures. Proper plumbing rough-in before closing the walls ensures your bathroom functions flawlessly for decades. If you come across signs of water damage during demolition, contact us right away — leak detection services during remodeling catch hidden problems early and save you major headaches down the road.
When you reach out to us at 779-217-8837 for a remodel, we tailor our services to your needs. Simple fixture swaps like replacing a faucet, toilet, or showerhead at the same locations are quick and usually done in a day. But if you want to adjust the layout — shifting the toilet, turning a tub into a shower, installing a double vanity — that requires plumbing rough-in, new drain and vent routes, permits, and inspections. We manage all those steps for you.
A piece of advice I always give homeowners remodeling bathrooms: lock in your fixture choices before we begin rough-in. Different toilets and shower valves have unique measurements for their rough-in locations. Having your fixtures picked out ahead of time avoids costly mistakes and rework after framing or drywall.
Our Bathroom Plumbing Services
Shower and Tub Plumbing Installation
Installing shower valves is a cornerstone of any bathroom remodel. The valve must be positioned at the correct height and depth from the finished wall, with supply lines sized to maintain strong water flow. We install pressure-balance valves required by Illinois plumbing code to prevent scalding, thermostatic valves for consistent temperature control, plus multi-function valve setups for rain showers, body sprays, and handheld wands.
Converting a tub into a walk-in shower involves coring the floor for the new drain, adjusting or installing the shower pan at proper slope, and rerouting water supply lines to the new valve location. We guide you through this extensive work and provide an estimated timeline upfront. We also install plumbing for freestanding tubs, including lines for floor- or wall-mounted fillers.
Toilet Installation and Relocation
Replacing a toilet in the same spot is a quick job — check our fixture installation services for that. Moving a toilet to a different wall or position is more involved: it requires cutting through slab or subfloor to reroute the waste line, installing a new flange at the correct finished floor height, adjusting soil stack connections, and ensuring proper venting. This work requires permits and inspections to comply with local codes.
We install all types of toilets, including standard height, ADA-compliant comfort height, wall-hung, and dual-flush models. If you're adding a bathroom or upgrading your setup, this is also a good time to check if your water heater can handle the extra hot water load. Planning accessibility features like grab bars or curbless showers? Let’s coordinate with your contractor early so blocking is installed before drywall goes up.
Vanity and Sink Plumbing
Whether you’re upgrading from a single to double sink, switching between pedestal and vanity, or moving the vanity entirely, we manage the necessary supply and drain adjustments. Adding a second sink means extending hot and cold lines and configuring the drains properly, either sharing a P-trap or installing separate traps per code. Changing vanity size often calls for repositioning stub-outs to fit the new cabinet.
We handle faucet installation, drain assembly, supply valve hookups, and P-trap connections. While the cabinet is open, we can swap out old gate valves for modern quarter-turn ball valves to prevent future leaks. If your remodel changes drain or vent pipe locations, we include the necessary adjustments in our rough-in services.
Full Rough-In Plumbing for New Bathrooms and Additions
Adding a new bathroom in your Union residence — whether a basement bath, half bath, or master suite — means starting with a complete plumbing rough-in. We run supply lines from main water sources, tie waste lines into existing stacks or the building drain, run vent pipes through the roof or connect to current vents, and set floor flanges at proper finished height. These steps all require permits and rough-in inspections before you close the walls. We coordinate with your general contractor and schedule inspections to keep your project on track.
Bathroom Plumbing Checklist
- Installing shower valves and showerheads
- Connecting tub drains, overflows, and fillers
- Removing and installing toilets with wax ring and supply
- Vanity faucet and sink drain supply hookups
- Replacing old shutoff valves with modern ball valves
- Rerouting drain lines for new layouts
- Adjusting or adding vent pipes
- Bidet seat and standalone bidet hookups
- Managing permits and scheduling inspections
Tips to Make Your Bathroom Remodel Easier
- Choose fixtures early: Rough-in pipe locations depend on your fixture model—pick before plumbing starts.
- Stick to existing layouts if possible: Moving plumbing adds labor and cost.
- Upgrade valves while walls are open: Old shutoff valves often fail—replace them now to avoid leaks.
- Confirm water heater size: Soaking tubs or extra showers may need a bigger water heater; we can help evaluate.
- Plan for permits early: Inspections impact construction timelines; involve your plumber at the start.
Bathroom Remodeling Questions Answered
If you're swapping out fixtures in the same spot, usually no permit is needed. But if you're moving or adding drains, supply lines, or vents, a permit is required in most Union areas. We take care of pulling permits and scheduling inspections so the job passes code and avoids future headaches.
Yes, but it’s more involved than just swapping fixtures. We have to reroute the waste lines—which may mean cutting through subfloor or concrete—extend supply pipes, and modify venting. This adds labor and cost, but it lets you design the bathroom exactly how you want. We’ll provide a clear quote so you can decide what fits your budget.
Reach out as soon as you start planning. Ideally before walls come down or framing begins. That way, we can advise on rough-in measurements, what's possible with your existing plumbing stack, and how permits will affect your timeline. Calling us late can cause delays and rushed decisions.
Absolutely. We collaborate with GCs, designers, and homeowners directly. We handle the plumbing work, coordinate inspections, and work around your project schedule. Call 779-217-8837 to discuss how we can fit into your remodel timeline.