Plumbing

Plumbing reroutes, repipes and fixture installation coordinated with licensed plumbing subcontractors, including slab trenching and wet-wall work.

Overview

Plumbing done right the first time

Most Florida homes sit on a concrete slab, which means moving a sink or adding a bathroom means cutting and trenching the slab to reroute plumbing. Brothers Remodelers coordinates plumbing work under one Florida Certified General Contractor license, bringing in licensed plumbing subcontractors for the rough and finish work, and sequencing the slab patch, framing and finishes so the plumbing lands in the estimate instead of as a change order.

At a glance

Typical timeline: A whole-home repipe typically takes several days, depending on home size and wall and slab access.
Permits required: Plumbing permit and inspection, filed with the city or county.
Main cost drivers: Scope (repipes vs. reroute vs. fixtures), slab trenching, pipe material, fixtures moved, water heater.
Warranty: Two-year workmanship warranty plus manufacturer coverage on installed products.

What is included

Plumbing reroutes and repipes
Slab trenching and patching for reroutes
Supply and drain line replacement
Fixture, faucet and valve installation
Water heater replacement coordination
Permit and inspection coordination

Service options & benefits

Repipes: Replacing aging galvanized or polybutylene supply lines with PEX or copper stops leaks and improves flow, and is common in older Florida homes.
Kitchen and bath reroutes: Moving a sink, shower or toilet means rerouting supply and drain lines, often through the slab. We plan and price the trenching before demolition.
Fixture installation: Faucets, toilets, shower valves and sinks are installed and pressure-tested by licensed plumbing subcontractors.
Water heater replacement: Standard tank and tankless water heater replacement is coordinated with the plumbing and, where required, electrical or gas work.

Our plumbing process

Step 01
Inspection & estimate
We inspect the existing plumbing, confirm what moves and what stays, and return a line-item proposal that includes any slab trenching.
Step 02
Permits & procurement
We file the plumbing permit and order pipe, fittings and fixtures so rough-in happens on schedule.
Step 03
Rough-in
Licensed plumbing subcontractors reroute supply and drain lines, trench and patch the slab where needed, and pressure-test the system before walls close.
Step 04
Finish & fixtures
After tile and finish work, fixtures, faucets and valves are set and tested.
Step 05
Inspection & closeout
The final plumbing inspection is scheduled and passed, and records go into your closeout package.

Florida considerations

Building in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota region comes with conditions that affect scope, cost and permitting. These are the issues that most often affect plumbing projects here.

Slab construction

Most Florida homes are built on a concrete slab, so rerouting plumbing means cutting and trenching the slab, then patching it. We plan and price that step up front.

Aging supply lines

Older Florida homes may still have galvanized steel or polybutylene supply lines that fail. A repipe to PEX or copper is a common preventive project.

Humidity and venting

Plumbing vents and drain sizing matter in a humid climate where slow drains and condensation are common; we size and vent to code.

What affects the cost of plumbing

Every estimate is built from the same line items. Knowing what drives them helps you compare bids fairly and decide where to invest.

Scope of work: A whole-home repipe, a single fixture reroute or a fixture swap are very different scopes. The baseline is set by how much supply and drain line is replaced or rerouted.
Slab trenching and patching: Most Florida homes sit on a concrete slab, so moving a fixture means cutting and trenching the slab, then patching it. The further the fixtures move, the more trenching is required — we plan and price this before demolition.
Pipe material: PEX and copper are the standard replacement materials for aging galvanized or polybutylene lines. Material choice affects the line item and the long-term performance of the system.
Number of fixtures moved: Each fixture that moves — sink, toilet, shower, tub — adds supply and drain reroutes. Keeping fixtures in place is the single biggest way to control a plumbing budget.
Water heater replacement: A standard tank or tankless water heater replacement adds equipment, plumbing and sometimes electrical or gas work. We coordinate it with the rest of the scope.
Permits and inspections: Plumbing work that moves or replaces supply or drain lines requires a permit and inspection. Permit fees vary by city and county and are part of the written estimate.

After a walkthrough and scope conversation, we return a written line-item proposal — usually within five business days. Allowances for owner-selected finishes are stated plainly, and payments follow completed milestones. See how owners fund projects on our financing page.

Permits and inspections

Plumbing work in Florida is governed by the Florida Building Code. If you live inside city limits — Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton — the permit runs through the city’s building department. In unincorporated areas it goes through the county. Each department sets its own review times and inspection windows, which is why we file early and order long-lead materials during pre-construction.

We schedule every required inspection and keep the records in your closeout package, alongside sign-offs and warranty documents. Read more about our licensing, insurance and site safety standards.

How to choose a plumbing contractor

The contractor you hire matters more than any single finish. Before signing, confirm the following:

Verify the license. A Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) number can be confirmed through the state DBPR online license check. Ours is CGC1535875.
Ask for certificates of insurance. General liability and workers' compensation should be sent directly to your HOA, lender or landlord — not handed over as a photocopy.
Require a line-item proposal. Fixed pricing with stated allowances lets you compare bids on equal terms and exposes where money is hidden in a single lump sum.
Confirm who supervises the site. A dedicated superintendent on site — not a project manager juggling ten jobs by phone — is what keeps a project on schedule.
Get the warranty in writing. Workmanship coverage and manufacturer warranties should be documented in a closeout package at handover, not promised verbally.

See completed work in our project gallery, or read what other owners say on our reviews page.

Why homeowners hire Brothers Remodelers

Licensed & insured

FL CGC Lic. #CGC1535875 · Fully licensed & insured. Certificates issued to your HOA or lender on request.

Slab work priced up front

Trenching and patching planned and priced before demolition, never as a surprise change order.

On-schedule builds

A live schedule and weekly photo updates from a dedicated site superintendent.

Two-year warranty

Workmanship warranty plus manufacturer warranties, documented at closeout.

Cities we serve

We provide plumbing for homeowners and property owners across the Tampa Bay and Sarasota region. Select a county below to see the communities we serve, or browse the full Areas We Serve page.

Hillsborough County Pinellas County Pasco County Sarasota County Manatee County

Related services

Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling HVAC Concrete & Foundations

Questions we get asked

Do you do the plumbing work yourselves?

Plumbing rough-in and finish work is performed by licensed plumbing subcontractors we coordinate under our general contractor license, so the plumbing, slab work and permitting all line up.

Do I need a permit for plumbing work in Florida?

Yes, plumbing work that moves or replaces supply or drain lines requires a permit and inspection. We handle the filing and schedule the inspection.

Can you move a sink or toilet to a new location?

Yes. Moving a fixture means rerouting supply and drain lines, often through the concrete slab. We trench and patch the slab and price it in the estimate.

How long does a repipe take?

A whole-home repipe typically takes several days, depending on the size of the home and how much wall and slab access is required. We give you a written schedule.

Do you replace water heaters?

We coordinate standard tank and tankless water heater replacement with the plumbing and any required electrical or gas work.

Do you work in HOA communities?

Yes. We carry the insurance certificates most associations require and work within HOA alteration agreements.

Plan your plumbing project

Ready to move forward? The fastest path is a free site walkthrough — we measure, confirm scope and return a written line-item proposal within five business days. Request a free quote or contact our office directly.

Where we work

We provide plumbing across the Tampa Bay and Sarasota region, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Sarasota and Bradenton. See the full list on our areas we serve page.

Get an Estimate

Request a free, no-obligation line-item proposal for your plumbing project within five business days.