Bathroom & Basement Renovation Plumbing in Regina, SK

Basement development

Before walls go up, have a plumber look at every pipe that will be hidden. Move pipes off cold exterior walls, add access panels for shut-offs and cleanouts, and keep the floor drain and backwater valve reachable.

Basement bathrooms

A new basement bathroom may need a drain below the level of the sewer line, which can mean a sewage ejector pump. The plumber can check the depth of your line and how new fixtures will be vented.

Older bathrooms

Older homes may have galvanized supply pipe or cast iron drains. If walls are open, replacing old pipe now costs far less than later.

Fixture repairs

Running toilets usually need a new flapper or fill valve; dripping taps need a new cartridge or washer. Replace stiff old shut-off valves while you're at it.

Permits

Renovation plumbing usually needs a permit and inspection. In Regina, permits are handled by the City. See plumbing permits in Regina.

Getting a quote

Describe the project, the age of the house and what you've noticed. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.

Water-saving fixtures

Low-flow toilets and showerheads save water all year. Check that a new toilet fits the distance from the wall to your drain, and that a new showerhead suits your valve, before you buy.

Keep the backwater valve reachable

When developing a basement, make sure the backwater valve and its access cover stay reachable, not buried under flooring or boxed in. It needs cleaning and checking, and a plumber may need to get to it quickly during a storm.

Cold-wall plumbing

If a new bathroom or wet bar goes against an exterior wall, keep its pipes on the warm side of the insulation. A pipe in a cold wall is the most likely to freeze in its first Regina winter.