Whether it is running lines for a home addition, installing plumbing for a finished basement, or setting up a full system for new construction, proper planning upfront prevents costly changes later. Our plumbers work from the initial layout through final inspection.

Additions in older Original Aurora homes often need to tie new lines into an existing system that may still include galvanized pipe, which our pipe repair and installation team can address at the same time if needed. New construction in Southshore and Painted Prairie typically starts from a blank slate with modern materials throughout.

• Tying into an existing system: Requires understanding the age and material of the home’s current plumbing.
• New construction rough in: Involves placing supply and drain lines before walls and flooring are finished.
• Permitting requirements: Vary depending on which of Aurora’s three counties the project is located in.
• Fixture and appliance connections: Final step connecting sinks, toilets, and water heaters to the newly installed lines.

A few factors shape how a plumbing installation project comes together in Aurora.

How early should plumbing be planned in a home addition project?

As early as possible, ideally alongside the architectural planning phase. Plumbing lines need to be roughed in before walls and flooring are finished, and changes made after that point are far more costly than adjustments made on paper. We recommend involving a plumber during the design phase of any Aurora addition.

Does new construction plumbing differ from remodel plumbing?

Yes, new construction typically installs plumbing into an open framework with no existing systems to work around, which allows more flexibility in layout. Remodel and addition plumbing has to integrate with a home’s existing lines, which in Original Aurora often means accounting for older galvanized pipe still in use elsewhere in the house.

Do you provide a detailed plan before starting installation work?

Yes, we walk through the proposed layout and line placement with you before any installation begins, particularly for additions and new construction, so there are no surprises once walls and flooring go in over the completed plumbing.