Bathroom Pipework Upgrade

What a bathroom pipework upgrade covers

A pipework upgrade refreshes the hidden plumbing so your new bathroom performs as well as it looks. Depending on the layout and the condition of the existing system, the service can include:

• Removal or isolation of redundant hot, cold and waste pipe runs
• New hot and cold feeds to bath, shower, basin, WC and any extras
• New waste and venting arrangements where needed for good flow
• Correct pipe sizing to maintain pressure and reduce noise
• Neat routing, secure fixing and proper access to valves
• First fix and second fix plumbing to suit your bathroom schedule
• Connection of sanitaryware and brassware once fitted
• Leak and flow testing of all water and waste before handover

When this service is the right fit

A pipework upgrade is most relevant when you are refurbishing and any of the following apply:

• The current pipework is old, undersized or prone to leaks
• You are moving fixtures and need new supply and waste routes
• You are fitting a high performance shower or changing to a mixer
• You want to reduce the risk of hidden leaks after tiling and decorating
• You are updating a rental property and want dependable, serviceable plumbing

How the work is delivered

The work is usually planned around the refurbishment programme.

1. Assessment and plan: confirm the new layout, pipe routes, isolation points and any constraints.
2. First fix: run new hot, cold and waste pipework before walls and floors are closed.
3. Second fix: connect taps, shower valves, WC, basin and bath once fitted.
4. Testing and checks: pressure and leak test, confirm waste flow, and check for correct operation.

After completion

You will have a bathroom plumbing setup that is easier to maintain and less likely to cause hidden damage. If anything needs fine tuning after other trades finish, adjustments are typically straightforward because the pipework has been planned with access and isolation in mind.