Moving a toilet four feet, adding a curbless shower, or putting a sink in an island looks simple on a rendering. On a Central Texas slab-on-grade home it can mean cutting concrete, rerouting a vent through finished space, or discovering the drain doesn't have the fall it needs. Those are change orders waiting to happen.
We sit on your side of the table. We review the design, check it against the existing plumbing and the code your city has adopted, help pick valves and fixtures that actually work together, and turn it all into a written scope. Then we help you compare plumbing bids line by line so you're pricing the same job.
When to call us
- Your design moves a toilet, shower, tub or sink to a new location
- You want a curbless shower, freestanding tub or island sink
- Plumbing bids for the same remodel are wildly different
- Your designer or GC isn't sure the plumbing will work
- You're mixing a wall-mount faucet, thermostatic valve or body sprays
What we do
- Feasibility review of the layout against existing drains, vents and supply
- Fixture, valve and rough-in compatibility check
- Slab-cut, venting and drain-slope risk assessment
- Water heater and pipe-size check for new fixtures (rain heads, big tubs)
- Written plumbing scope for bidding
- Bid comparison and a rough-in inspection checklist
What you get
What drives the fee
- Number of rooms in scope
- Fixture relocations and slab work
- Site visits during rough-in
- Bid comparison for multiple contractors
Remodel Consulting FAQ
Can I move a toilet on a slab foundation?
Usually, but it typically means cutting and trenching the slab, re-establishing slope to the existing drain and re-venting. Plumbing costs for one relocated toilet often land in the low thousands before tile. We'll tell you whether your drain layout makes it easy or painful.
Do you work with my designer or contractor?
Yes. We're happy to review drawings with your designer or GC. Our role is to make the plumbing scope clear and buildable, not to compete for the job.
What does a bathroom remodel plumbing rough-in typically cost?
In Central Texas, plumbing for a primary-bath remodel commonly runs $3,500–$12,000 depending on relocations, valve choices and slab work. Our job is to make sure your bids reflect your actual design.