Be sure to be prepared for your plumber’s first visit to ensure the job gets done quickly and efficiently. Here are some tips on what to consider prior to your plumber’s first on-site visit:

1. Know Who is Providing What

Before your on-site plumber visit, discuss if they will be providing the trim and other accessories. It’s helpful to let the contractor know if you plan to pick up all items. On the same note, share with the plumber your detailed list of components before you purchase them. This way, you won’t end up doubling up on the items the plumber is already planning on providing. Remember to return whatever was not used.

This simple act of planning ahead will enable the plumber to stay on-site (vs. having to drive out to a brick-and-mortar store to pick up additional components) potentially saving you hours of service fees.

2. Discuss Clean Up in Advance

To ensure your subs have good attention to detail, it’s important to lay out all expectations, including who is completing the clean up of various parts of the project. If you have another subcontractor coming in right after your plumber, it can be costly and time-consuming having them clean up excess materials and maneuvering around a mess. Set expectations that you not only want the job at hand completed, but you’d like there to be no trace of their work left behind.

3. Don’t Forget the Finishing Touches

Keep in mind specialty finishes typically require you (not the plumber) to pick up all components such as sink supply kit, sink p-trap, toilet supply kit and bathroom accessories to ensure all items match throughout the bathroom.

4. Be Mindful of Regulations

Be mindful of the fact that different states have different requirements when it comes to requiring water efficient faucets, showerheads, and toilets. For example, toilets installed in California are not to exceed 1.28 gpf, and New York City Green Code requires that new and replaced faucets, showerheards, and toilets meet efficiency standards and be WaterSense Certified. Make sure both you and your plumber are aware of the state’s regulations to ensure nothing gets installed that doesn’t meet requirements, potentially avoiding a future headache for you or the homeowner.

Next Steps?

Once you and your plumber have figured out best practices for working together and coordinating on the job site, it will be time to conduct the install! Check out our next article, "An Installation Guide For Your Bathroom Renovation", to learn about some of the industry best practices when it comes to completing installs on your next bathroom project.

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