What we install for homes and small properties
Installation covers anything new that connects to water, drain or gas lines. Most calls start with a plan, such as a bathroom remodel, a new kitchen island sink or a washer hookup in a spot that never had one.
Callers often ask whether we can install something they bought themselves. Usually yes, but we want the model number first. Some fixtures need extra fittings or a different drain size, and surprises on the day cost time.
- Sinks, vanities, tubs, showers and their valves.
- Toilets, bidets and plumbing for added half baths.
- Garbage disposals, dishwasher hookups and ice maker lines. See garbage disposal service.
- Washing machine boxes and laundry drains.
- Outdoor hose bibs, utility sinks and irrigation tie-ins.
- Water heaters, softeners and filters, each with its own page.
Before any work: what decides if it can be done
Questions we answer at the site visit
- Is there a water supply close enough to tap into?
- Can the new drain slope down to the existing line?
- Will the fixture need venting, and where can the vent go?
- Does the load fit the existing water pressure and pipe size?
- Is the house on a slab, which limits where drains can be moved?
Drains need slope and a vent to work. That is why a sink in the middle of a room can cost more than one against a wall. A plumber can often find a workable route through the attic or a crawl space, but we cannot judge it by phone.
Have a remodel plan on paper? Call and describe the layout to dispatch.
Call (239) 522-0887Permits, codes and who handles them
From first call to finished fixture
- 1Describe the jobTell dispatch what is going in, where, and whether you have the fixture.
- 2Site visitThe plumber checks supply, drain, venting and access.
- 3Price and planWe explain the scope, the permit question and the cost before work begins.
- 4InstallWe set the fixture, run the lines and connect them.
- 5Test and walk-throughWe run water, check every joint and show you the shutoff.
What changes the price of an installation
Factors that move the number
- Fixture and quality
- A basic faucet and a custom shower valve are very different jobs.
- Distance from existing lines
- New pipe and a longer drain run add labor.
- Access
- An open attic or crawl space is easier than a finished wall.
- Slab limits
- Moving a drain on a slab can mean cutting the floor.
- Permits
- A permitted job adds a step and sometimes an inspection.
- Fixtures you supply
- Customer-supplied items still need the right fittings.
You hear the full price before we start. If the plan changes, we tell you before spending anything more.
Want your real number? Call (239) 522-0887.
Pairing installs with other work
A remodel is the cheapest time to fix old problems behind the wall. If supply lines are corroded, consider repiping while the wall is open. If you want cleaner water at the new sink, ask about a softener or filter.
We handle installs in the Village of Estero, Bonita Springs and San Carlos Park. Before hiring anyone, check the licence at myfloridalicense.com.
Ready to schedule an install? Call and we will find a time.
Call (239) 522-0887New fixtures and piping follow the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, 8th Edition, which took effect on December 31, 2023 for permits applied for after that date. Ask the Village of Estero Community Development department whether your project needs a permit.
Plumbing installation questions
Usually yes. Give dispatch the make and model first so we bring the right fittings. If it is missing parts, we will tell you.
Yes, when the drain and supply can reach the space. A site visit decides the route, particularly on a slab.
Often, but rules vary. Ask the Village of Estero Community Development department or Lee County, and ask us who files it.
We offer same-day appointments when available. Planned installs are scheduled around your timing.
Often yes. Moving a drain on a slab house is harder than moving a supply line, so ask before you buy tile.
We stop, show you, and explain options and cost before continuing. Nothing proceeds without your approval.
Yes. Landlords and property managers call us often. Tell dispatch who will be on site.
Still deciding? Call (239) 522-0887 any hour and talk it through.