plumbing design
what do you need to know?
if you are a house owner or own a property, there are several basic but essential plumbing factors you must be aware of to avoid significant and pricey issues.
few simple questions will help you to make an assessment of a current plumbing situation and make an educated decision if you need a plumbing redesign.
when redesign your plumbing
So, what are the factors you need to look at or questions you need to ask to decide whether you need to redesign your plumbing?
So, what are the factors you need to look at or questions you need to ask to decide whether you need to redesign your plumbing?
review the questions below and think if there are frequent and evident problems with your plumbing.
if yes, it can be a sign of an issue with your plumbing system
- is this a kitchen or bathroom renovation?
- are there any clogged drain issues occur on a periodical or regular basis?
- what is a monthly water bill and where does it stand relative to your neighborhood?
- do you have any visible pipe leaks?
- how often have you used plumbing services for the last year or so?
- what is the age of your property?
- when did any renovation that involved plumbing work?
what are benefits for plumbing redesign?
there are multiple benefits for re-design of the plumbing, and they will be different for each household, here are a few most common ones
- upgraded design of your plumbing infrastructure that gives you peace of mind for the next 10-15 years
- more environmentally friendly, more effective, and optimized plumbing design that lowers a monthly bill
- increase of the property value and usable area
- matching family needs
what to consider when redesign?
the timing and redesign approaches vary from person to person depending on budget size, availability, and skill set level.
here are several, of the most common factors that will help to decide when and how to redesign your plumbing system.
- your skillset – if you are an experienced handyman or professional and have availability you can save a lot of money by DIY
- season - summer is the best time to start redesigning or renovating especially if some outdoor work is required
- what to start from – the planning is the key, breakdown overall project into a sequence of activities to ensure they are following correct work order and don’t overlap creating extra expenses
- rely on experience and knowledge – to optimize time and save money is always a good idea, but be smart when you are planning your redesign, it’s better to ask a professional rather than at the end of the renovation find out that a critical part was missed
tips to remeber
1. know your property, make research to decide if this is the time
for a redesign
2. there are multiple obvious aesthetic and financial benefits for
plumbing redesign
3. plumbing redesign can be an extremely expensive project – plan
accordingly
4. knowing the scope of work decide what season is the best for
such a project
5. rely on experience and knowledge