Bathroom Plumbing Remodels Done Right the First Time
We handle the plumbing side of your bathroom remodel — from fixture relocations and shower plumbing installation to full-bath rough-ins — so the finished product looks beautiful and the work behind the walls holds up for decades. LaBrash Plumbing serves homeowners across Farmington, the south metro, and the Lake Pepin region with licensed, permitted bathroom plumbing you'll never have to think about again.
What We Handle in a Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodels involve a lot more plumbing coordination than most homeowners expect going in. We scope the full picture before a single wall opens, so you know what's involved and the project stays on track.
Our bathroom plumbing services include:
- Shower plumbing installation and valve rough-ins
- Tub-to-shower conversions, including surround removal and new drain placement
- Toilet relocation and new toilet rough-ins
- Vanity plumbing — supply lines, drain connections, and repositioning
- Bathroom rough-in for new or relocated fixtures
- Full-bath additions, including basement bathroom additions
- Fixture tie-ins for designer or contractor-supplied products
- Coordination with general contractors, designers, and tile setters
Know What's in the Walls Before They're Open
The most common fear we hear from homeowners planning a bathroom remodel is this: "What if we open the walls and find a mess?" It's a fair concern — and it's exactly why we do a thorough assessment of your supply, drain, and vent routing before any demo begins.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions and Surround Work
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A tub-to-shower conversion is one of the most popular bathroom remodel requests we handle — and one of the most involved from a plumbing standpoint. Removing a tub changes your drain location, your valve rough-in height, and often your subfloor situation. We've completed documented tub-to-shower and surround projects that homeowners have specifically praised for the quality of the rough-in work underneath the finished tile. When the surround goes up and the tile looks perfect, it's because the plumbing behind it was done right.
Supply, Drain, and Vent Routing
Moving a toilet, adding a shower, or relocating a vanity isn't just about the fixture — it requires tracing where your supply lines run, how your drain connects to the main stack, and whether your vent configuration can support the new layout. We map this out in the planning phase, not mid-project.
Code Compliance and Permitting
Bathroom plumbing is regulated for good reason. Drain slope, vent sizing, trap requirements, and fixture clearances all have code minimums that protect your home and your resale value. We pull the necessary permits and do the work to pass inspection — no shortcuts, no guesswork.
Coordination With Your Remodel Team
We work directly with your general contractor, designer, or tile setter to keep the plumbing phase tight and predictable. Rough-in schedules, inspection timing, and fixture delivery windows all get factored in so your project doesn't stall waiting on the plumber.
Basement Bathroom Additions
Clear timing, respectful work, and results you can verify
Adding a bathroom in a basement means cutting concrete, installing a below-grade drain system, and tying into your home's existing stack — work that requires experience and the right equipment. We've completed basement bathroom additions for south metro homeowners who needed a functional lower level without the worry of a botched rough-in causing problems years later. If you're finishing a basement and want a full bath included, this is a project we handle start to finish.
We also serve homeowners in Farmington, Rosemount, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Burnsville, and Eagan for bathroom remodel plumbing, as well as Lake City and Red Wing in the Lake Pepin region.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Plumbing Remodels
Direct answers for homeowners who are ready to decide
How much does it cost to move a toilet during a bathroom remodel?
Toilet relocation cost depends on how far the toilet is moving and what drain and vent work is required to support the new position. A short move within the same wet wall is less involved than relocating across the room. We assess your specific layout and give you a clear scope before any work begins.Can I add a second bathroom to my home without a major renovation?
It depends on where the new bathroom would be located relative to your existing plumbing stack and drain system. Basement bathroom additions are often the most straightforward because we can access the drain system through the concrete floor. We'll walk through your options and tell you honestly what's involved before you commit.What is a bathroom rough-in and when does it happen in a remodel?
A bathroom rough-in is the phase where supply lines, drain pipes, and vent connections are installed inside the walls and floor before any finish work begins. It happens after framing and before drywall or tile, and it needs to pass inspection before the project moves forward. Getting the rough-in right is what makes everything else go smoothly.How do I know if my bathroom remodel plumbing will pass inspection?
When a licensed plumber pulls the permit and does the work to code, passing inspection is the expected outcome — not a gamble. We handle permitting, schedule the inspection, and stand behind the work. If something needs adjustment, we take care of it.Do you work with general contractors on bathroom remodels, or only directly with homeowners?
Both. We work directly with homeowners managing their own remodels, and we partner with general contractors as the plumbing subcontractor on larger projects. Either way, we show up on schedule, communicate clearly, and keep the plumbing phase from becoming a bottleneck.