The kitchen is the beating heart of your home. It’s where the cooking happens, it’s where you and your family gather together for meals, and it’s where people inevitably end up at any party. It’s expected that you’ll want to give your kitchen a new look eventually, so you can better enjoy the space.
Modernizing your kitchen can take more than just putting new cabinets in – you need to consider the plumbing requirements of your vision too. How do you prepare for the plumbing changes when you’re planning your kitchen renovation? Let’s take a closer look.
Have a Clear Plan
A renovation can live or die on how detailed the plan is. Before you start making changes, note what things you want changed so you can develop a better idea of how you want your kitchen to look.
If you’re planning a major renovation, you’ll likely have to make plumbing changes so you should have a well-thought-out review. For the best results, have your plumber with you who can tell you what changes you need to make.
Choose the Right Fixtures
New fixtures, new sinks and faucets can really transform your kitchen. Choosing the right ones is a key part of the planning process. You need to consider factors such as size, material, and configuration. Whether you choose a traditional top-mount sink or a modern under-mount style, you should take care to select one that suits your kitchen’s layout and design aesthetic.
Time to Reroute the Plumbing
Once you know what kind of renovations you want and how you want the fixtures to look, you can start moving the plumbing. Your plumber can help you carry out all the necessary work to suit your renovation plans. For example, if you want to move your sink, you need to move the pipes so that your sink will actually work.
This is also a great time to add other features to your kitchen. Appliances such as dishwashers, ice-making fridges, or garbage disposals are all nice things to have and require additional plumbing.
Upgrade or Repair
A kitchen remodel that requires plumbing changes is also a good time to make any repairs on your plumbing. Because your plumber will already be onsite and doing work, you can ask them to enact any minor repairs that are necessary. Kitchen sink leak repair is a common issue that shouldn’t be ignored. Now is a great time to address issues like that.
A kitchen renovation is a great time to upgrade your plumbing along with the rest of the kitchen. It would be a shame if you had your wonderful new remodel ruined by water leaking from old and outdated pipes, after all.
Call Black Forest Plumbing for Kitchen Renovations
Black Forest Plumbing has years of experience helping homeowners with kitchen remodel projects. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your sinks or completely overhaul your plumbing, you can rely on us to put the pipes where they need to be.
Give us a call today for a quote throughout the GTA including Aurora, Markham and Bradford.