City inspectors check that work meets minimum code. They don't check whether your hot water reaches the primary shower in under a minute, whether the water heater is big enough for the soaking tub, whether the plumber used the PEX you paid for, or whether the under-slab drain was pressure-tested before the concrete went in. Once the slab is poured, those decisions are permanent.
We work for the owner. We review the plans before bidding, size the system for how you'll actually live, write the plumbing spec, compare bids, and visit at the moments that matter most so problems are caught when they're cheap. Builders get a clear spec; you get a house plumbed the way it was promised.
When to call us
- You're building a custom home or acting as owner-builder
- Your plans don't include a plumbing design or riser diagram
- You want hot water fast at far fixtures (recirculation, layout)
- Plumbing bids range widely or are hard to compare
- You're on a well and septic system in the Hill Country
- You want independent eyes on under-slab work before the pour
What we do
- Plan review for fixture layout, drain routing and venting
- Water service, meter and pipe sizing (fixture units)
- Hot water design: heater type and size, recirculation, distance to fixtures
- Plumbing specification and allowances for bidding
- Bid leveling across plumbing contractors
- Owner's inspections at under-slab, top-out and final
What you get
What drives the fee
- Home size and fixture count
- Number of phase inspections
- Well, septic or rainwater systems
- Commercial-grade features (pools, outdoor kitchens, guest houses)
New Construction FAQ
When should I bring you in?
Before plumbing bids go out. The cheapest time to fix a plumbing design issue is on paper; the second cheapest is before the slab is poured.
Will my builder mind?
Good builders appreciate a clear spec and fewer change orders. We keep the communication professional and focused on the plumbing, not on second-guessing the whole project.
Do you design the full plumbing system?
We provide sizing, specifications and plan comments for residential projects. Where a jurisdiction requires sealed engineering drawings, we coordinate with the engineer of record.