Plumbing and fixtures
Bathroom plumbing and fixtures
The fixtures you touch every day and the pipes hiding behind them.
Fixtures that stay in their spots keep the price down.
Shifting a toilet or a shower drain means opening the floor.
- 01Aging water lines
Galvanized pipe gets swapped out while the walls are open.
- 02Finish
Matte black and brushed brass show fewer water spots than chrome.
- 03Shutoffs
New quarter turn shutoff valves at every fixture.
In the price tool
Price it, then design it
- 01The price, split into lines
Demo, flooring, fixtures, the vanity, wiring and plumbing sit on separate lines, each priced from what Cincinnati area trades earn.
- 02Start from the bathroom you have
Primary bath, tub with a shower, walk in shower or powder room. Tap whichever one is nearest to yours.
- 03Then design it in 3D
Set the shower glass, the wall tile and the fixture finish, then open the full room view.
Plumbing and fixtures
Plumbing and fixtures questions
Can I relocate the toilet?
Usually, but that means a new drain line and a permit.
Do old pipes need replacing?
Galvanized ones, yes, while the walls are already open.
How long does a fixture swap take?
One to two days.
No visit needed
Price it with your own picks
Vanity, tile, glass and finish. The number follows every choice.