Fixture Installation in Lakewood, OH
A new faucet, a toilet that finally fits the room, a shower that holds its temperature: we install fixtures and connect them properly to the old plumbing behind the wall. From a single faucet to the plumbing for a full bathroom or kitchen, call (216) 238-6858.
What We Install
- Faucets for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry tubs, with new shutoff valves and supply lines.
- Toilets, set level on a sound flange with a new seal, so they do not rock or leak.
- Sinks and vanities, wall-hung, on a stand or in a cabinet, with the trap and drain fitted to the wall.
- Tubs and showers, including new shower valves that keep the temperature steady when someone flushes.
- Kitchen sinks and dishwasher connections, with the supply, drain and shutoff each appliance needs.
- Towel warmers and other bathroom fittings, mounted and piped in.
Old-House Details We Check First
A fixture is only as good as what it connects to. In older Lakewood homes, these are the surprises we look for before the new fixture goes in, so the job does not stall halfway.
| Fixture | What We Check | Common Old-House Surprise |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet | Rough-in distance, flange, floor and shutoff valve | A 10-inch rough-in, or a cracked or rusted flange on a cast-iron drain |
| Faucet | Shutoff valves, supply lines and the sink itself | Valves that will not close and short galvanized pipe nipples |
| Shower valve | Valve type, access from behind and the pipe material | An old two-handle valve with no protection against sudden hot or cold |
| Tub | Drain and overflow, floor support and how it comes out | An old drum trap under the floor, or a cast-iron tub too heavy to carry in one piece |
| Sink and vanity | Drain height, trap and venting | An S-shaped trap with no vent, which current code does not allow |
| Kitchen sink | Drain line, supply and dishwasher connection | A galvanized drain narrowed by decades of grease |
Fixture and Bathroom Work
Photos from our jobs: finished bathrooms, new fittings and the plumbing that goes in before the walls are closed.
Remodels: From Rough-In to Finish
The plumbing in a remodel happens in two stages. The rough-in comes first, while the walls and floor are open: new supply lines, drains and vents run to where each fixture will be, and the stubs are capped and pressure-tested. Larger jobs are inspected by the city at this stage. Then the walls are closed, the tile goes up and the cabinets go in.
The finish is when the fixtures are set: the toilet, the vanity and faucet, the shower trim, the tub spout. We check each one for leaks and flow, and we make sure every fixture has its own working shutoff. If you are planning a remodel, call before the walls are opened; moving a drain is easy at that stage and hard afterwards.
Before the Visit
- If you have already bought the fixture, have it on site with the box and the instructions.
- Send us the model number or a link to the product, so we can check the rough-in and connections.
- Empty the cabinet under the sink, and clear the floor around the toilet or tub.
- Know where the shutoffs are, or the main valve if the fixture has none.
Fixture Questions
Why replace the shutoff valves when I am only changing a faucet?
Many older houses still have the original multi-turn shutoff valves under the sinks and toilets. They seize after years of sitting open, and they often leak or break the first time someone turns them. Replacing them with quarter-turn valves while the water is already off costs little and gives you a valve that works when you need it.
Will a new toilet fit my old bathroom?
Most toilets are made for a 12-inch rough-in, the distance from the wall to the center of the drain. Some older bathrooms have a 10- or 14-inch rough-in instead, and a standard toilet will either not fit against the wall or leave a gap behind it. We measure first, so the toilet you buy is the one that fits.
Can you change a shower valve without tearing out the tile?
Sometimes. If there is a closet or an access panel behind the shower wall, the valve can often be replaced from the back. If not, a small opening around the valve can sometimes be covered by a larger trim plate. We look at the wall before promising either, and we tell you honestly if the tile has to be opened.
Do you do the plumbing for a whole bathroom or kitchen?
Yes. For a remodel we handle the plumbing from start to finish: removing the old fixtures, running new supply and drain lines while the walls are open, and setting the new fixtures once the tile and cabinets are in. If other trades are working on the project, we schedule our visits around them.
Planning a new faucet, toilet or bathroom?
Tell us what you want to install and send a photo of the space. We will tell you what it takes. Open Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 11:30 pm and Sat–Sun 8:00 am – 10:00 pm.