Commercial new construction plumbing in Kitchener-Waterloo

New construction plumbing happens in three stages that follow the building schedule. The underground stage puts the drain lines in the ground before the basement floor or slab is poured. The rough-in stage runs the drain, vent and water lines through the framing before insulation and drywall. The finish stage installs the fixtures, water heater and appliance connections once the interior is complete.

Each stage has to be ready on time for the next trade, and each is inspected by the municipal building inspector before it is covered up. Drain lines are usually tested with water or air pressure for the inspection, so leaks are found while the pipes are still exposed.

We work with custom home builders on single-family homes and with general contractors on commercial new builds. On a custom home, we can help with plumbing decisions that are hard to change later, such as where the water heater goes, whether to rough in a future basement bathroom and where the outdoor taps should be. Building a custom home or a commercial project outside our usual service area? Call to ask, since we'll consider new builds further afield.

Commercial new builds bring extra requirements, such as backflow prevention at the water service, grease interceptors for food service and accessible washroom fixtures. We carry WSIB coverage, which general contractors usually ask to see before a trade starts on site.