ServicesNew Construction Plumbing
New Construction Plumbing in Shelbyville
We plumb new houses from the first trench to the last faucet. That covers drain, waste and vent piping, water supply lines and fixture setting, all timed to your builder's schedule. At the end of every workday we pick up our scraps so the next trade walks onto a clean site.
Plumbing that is planned before the slab is poured
New construction plumbing happens in stages, and most of it ends up buried in concrete or hidden behind drywall. Getting the layout right the first time matters more here than on any other job. A drain line set an inch off under a slab is a jackhammer job later, not a quick fix.
We start with your plans, mark every fixture location with you or your builder, and size the lines for how your family will actually use the house. Then we come back at each stage: underground, top-out and trim. Every visit ends the same way, with cut pipe, fittings bags and empty primer cans hauled off and the work area swept.
If you are building around Shelbyville, Tullahoma or Lewisburg, we fit into the schedule you already have and keep you posted on what is coming next.
What our new construction work covers
Underground rough-in
We lay out and install the drain and waste lines that run beneath the slab or through the crawlspace, set at the right slope and capped for testing. Stub-outs are placed to match your finished fixture locations.
Top-out and water supply
Once the framing is up, we run vent stacks through the roof and supply lines to every sink, tub, shower, toilet and appliance. We keep supply lines out of exterior walls wherever the plan allows, which helps on hard winter nights.
Water heater setup
We place and connect the water heater where it serves the house best. If you want endless hot water, we can plan for it now; see our tankless water heater installation page.
Fixture trim-out
After the floors and cabinets are in, we set toilets, faucets, shower valves and hose bibs. Drop cloths go down first so new finishes stay unmarked.
Permit and inspections
We pull the plumbing permit and are on hand for the inspections at each stage, so nothing gets covered before it has been checked and approved.
Cleanup every day
Pipe offcuts, packaging and debris leave with us, not in your dumpster corner or the yard. You will not find primer drips on the slab or glue cans in the framing.
Signs it is time to bring a plumber into your build
Your foundation plans are drawn
Underground plumbing goes in before concrete. Call us as soon as you have a foundation plan so the rough-in can be scheduled ahead of the pour.
You are adding a bathroom or wing
An addition with a new bath or laundry needs fresh drain, vent and supply lines tied into the existing system. We plan the tie-in so the rest of your home keeps running.
You want treated water from day one
Planning a whole home water filtration system during construction is simpler than retrofitting it. We leave room and connections at the main line.
Your builder needs a dependable sub
If the plumber on your job keeps slipping dates or leaving a mess, we can step in and pick up at the current stage.
How a new construction job runs
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Plan review and free estimate
We go over your plans by phone and on site, count fixtures and talk through choices like pipe material and water heater type. You get a written, line-item estimate.
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Underground and first inspection
We trench, set drain lines, pressure test and meet the inspector before the slab or subfloor goes in. Trenches are backfilled neatly and the area is raked.
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Top-out after framing
We run vents and supply lines, protect pipes where they pass through studs, test again and pass the rough inspection before insulation and drywall.
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Trim-out and final
We set fixtures, check every connection for drips, flush the lines and walk through the house with you. The final inspection closes out the permit.
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Site left clean
Our last visit ends like the first, with every scrap gone, floors swept and nothing left behind but working plumbing.
What moves the cost of new construction plumbing
Every house is priced from its own plans, so we quote after we see them rather than guessing. Your written estimate gives each stage its own line, from underground rough-in through trim-out, so nothing is lumped together. When it is time to pay, financing options are available, and all major credit cards and cash are welcome.
- Fixture count and bathrooms
- Each sink, toilet, tub and appliance adds pipe, fittings and labor. A second or third bathroom is usually the biggest single driver.
- Slab or crawlspace
- Slab foundations need precise underground work before the pour. Crawlspaces allow easier access but call for more pipe hangers and insulation.
- Pipe material
- PEX installs faster and costs less than copper. We explain the tradeoffs so you can pick what fits your budget and plans.
- Fixture and heater selections
- Custom shower valves, freestanding tubs and a tankless water heater take more time and parts to install than standard choices.
- Distance and schedule changes
- A long run from the meter adds material, and moving fixtures after rough-in means rework. Settling the layout early keeps costs down.
New construction plumbing questions
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When in the build should I call you?
Before the foundation goes in. Underground drain lines have to be placed and inspected before concrete is poured. If you are already past that stage, call anyway and we will pick up where things stand.
Do you pull the plumbing permit?
Yes. We handle the permit and are there for each inspection. You do not have to coordinate with the inspector yourself.
Can you work with my general contractor?
Yes. We coordinate directly with your builder on dates so we are not in the way of the framers, electricians or drywall crew. We also keep you updated, since it is your home.
How do you keep the site clean during construction?
We clean up at the end of every workday, not just at the end of the job. Offcuts, fittings bags and empty cans leave with us, and at trim-out we lay drop cloths over finished floors and counters.
What happens if a problem shows up after we move in?
Call us. We are available 24/7 for emergency plumbing service, and for anything less urgent we will schedule a visit and take a look.
Planning a new home or addition?
Send us your plans to review over the phone and we will talk through layout, materials and timing. Your estimate is free, and the site stays clean from start to finish.