Don’t Neglect the Plumbing: Remodeling Your Brooklyn Bathroom

We salute the DIY skills of our Brooklyn neighbors, but that bathroom remodeling project you’re thinking about might be a little more than you can handle without professional help. It’s a little too easy to tear up the bathroom, only to find yourself in the middle of a plumbing repair project you don’t have the skill or money to complete.

One mistake during a bathroom remodel can damage your Brooklyn home plumbing. This means costly repairs on top of the remodeling itself. That’s why it’s important to involve a plumber on the front-end to catch problems before they can arise.

Taking care of your plumbing

Factors to consider when preparing to remodel your bathroom:

• Pipe age: If your pipes are old, installing new bathroom fixtures can stress your plumbing, increasing the risk of leaking or bursting.
• Pipe condition: Before you start remodeling, you need to check for plumbing leaks. Frequent leaks can mean it’s necessary to repipe the bathroom. A professional plumber can also find the hidden leaks that could be damaging your bathroom and home without your knowledge.
• Drain condition: What good will it do to remodel your bathroom if the drains aren’t working right? Have the drains inspected to ensure they are properly installed and functioning.

We can help evaluate your plumbing

Don’t worry. Petri Plumbing & Heating, Brooklyn’s family plumber, can come to the rescue. Our experienced technicians can evaluate the condition of your existing plumbing. If the pipes are old or have been leaking, our team of experts can repipe your Brooklyn home during the bathroom remodel, extending the useful life of the plumbing system. A repiping can make sure you are in compliance with New York City’s plumbing codes.

Thinking about a bathroom remodeling project? Petri Plumbing is ready to help. Call us at (718) 748-1254 or visit us online.