Bathroom renovations are among the most common jobs that plumbers are called for to complete. Of course, there are always a number of plumbing challenges for bathroom renovations that any plumber may have to face. This is why only seasoned plumbers should be trusted for such projects.
Here are some of the most common plumbing challenges for bathroom renovations:
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Old corroded plumbing
Especially if the renovation is for a particularly old bathroom, there are always things that cannot be seen from the surface. While the bathroom is being renovated, the plumbers must make sure that all drain lines and supply lines are double-checked as well. Otherwise, these could prove to be huge problems in the near future.
Tiles around showers and tubs that are not waterproofed
Sure, today’s plumbing codes usually demand for waterproofed walls and floors around tubs and showers. But what about older installations? What about bathrooms that were installed by cheap contractors and inspectors that didn’t do their job well? If these are the kind of people who previously worked on the bathroom before, then there’s a huge chance there are bad leaks waiting to happen (if not already happening) and molds are already creeping around.
Improper venting
Again, modern plumbing codes have changed the way plumbing systems are made and now demand for proper venting. This is specifically for vent lines around tubs, sinks, showers and toilets. Improper venting cause traps to dry out. This also causes drains to gurgle. But what about older plumbing systems? The problem now falls in the hands of the plumber who will perform the renovation.
Draining issues
Another common challenge that homeowners face when they approach their trusted plumbers would be the way water drains down their showers or tubs. When you try running the shower or the tub, you’ll see that sometimes, the water pools before it can drain. This is definitely not what’s supposed to happen. Again, this is an issue that an experienced plumber can actually address once they start the bathroom renovation.
Improperly secured pipes
A lot of plumbers admit to being given bathroom renovation projects that require them to correct the improper securing of pipes by the previous contractor. Symptoms of improperly secured pipes are creaking and knocking sounds each time you turn on the tap or the shower. You may also notice inconsistencies in the amount of water pressure around your plumbing system. Definitely, an experienced plumber will find this to be a project worth working on.
Yes, there are many plumbing challenges that make homeowners want nothing less than real experts to work on their bathroom renovations. Just imagine what would happen if projects like these fell into the wrong hands. It would only result in wasted time and resources, and would contribute to even further problems that would recur through time.
So make sure that when you decide to call a plumber to complete any kind of bathroom renovation, make sure you call the best in town. Otherwise, you may end up with even more problems than when you first started out.
