Opening up a wall in an older Morningside Park home often reveals galvanized pipes that look like Swiss cheese. When you are moving your sink layout or adding a new island during a Kitchen Remodeling project, you are going to need a plumbing rough-in. It is the hidden skeleton of your kitchen water supply and drainage system, and getting the plumbing rough-in right before the drywall goes up is important.
The Real Timeline for a Plumbing Rough-In
Most homeowners want to know how fast this gets done so they can plan around having no working kitchen sink. Typically, a standard kitchen plumbing rough-in takes about two to four days once we open up the walls and floors. If you are dealing with slab foundations common across Inglewood, trenching the concrete to move drain lines adds time and heavy-duty dust containment. Factor in the city inspection delay, and a plumbing rough-in takes about a week from start to signed-off rough inspection.
What to Expect While We Are Working
Expect noise, dust, and water shutoffs. All Star Kitchen Remodeling has to shut off your main water line while we tie in the new supply lines for your sink, dishwasher, and fridge line. You will lose access to your kitchen sink for a few days, so set up a temporary station in the bathroom or laundry room. We cut into drywall or subfloors to map out the new PVC drainage slopes and copper or PEX supply lines. It looks messy before it looks clean, but that is just part of the job.
- Water will be turned off temporarily during work hours.
- Dust barriers will go up to protect the rest of your house.
- City inspectors will need to sign off before we close anything up.
How to Prep Your Space
Clear out everything from the workspace. Empty the base cabinets, move your furniture out of the adjoining rooms, and cover any electronics or valuables from the fine dust that inevitably travels. Make sure our crew has a clear path from your driveway to the kitchen. If you have pets, lock them in a quiet bedroom so they do not bolt through the open front door while we are hauling tools in and out.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Never sign a contract without getting straight answers. Here is what you need to ask your contractor:
- Are you pulling the Inglewood city permits for this plumbing work, or am I on the hook for it?
- Do you handle the city inspection scheduling and make sure it passes on the first try?
- What specific pipe materials are you using behind my walls?
- Is drywall repair included in this phase, or will I need a separate patch crew?
For homes and businesses in Inglewood, All Star Kitchen Remodeling provides Kitchen Remodeling services. We make sure your plumbing rough-in is done right the first time so you never have to deal with hidden leaks behind your brand new cabinets. Give us a call if you are ready to get your Kitchen Remodeling project moving.