During a home remodeling project, it's normal to be so fixated on the features you can see that you forget about the hidden ones. Your plumbing, for instance, might go unnoticed most of the time, but it plays a large role in your home. Now is the time to have a plumbing contractor fully inspect it and make a partial or full upgrade. 

Why Should You Update the Plumbing During a Home Remodeling Project

1. Increase Design Options

The layout of your pipes dictates where the water features in your home are located. If you choose to go ahead and update the plumbing in a specific room or the entire house, you'll have more design options available. For instance, if your bathroom toilet is in an inconvenient spot or your sink would make more sense on the other side of the room, it's much easier to reconfigure the plumbing layout once all the old fixtures and outdated flooring have been removed. 

2. Update Outdated Pipes

If your home is several decades old and still using its original pipes, this project is the perfect time to have your plumbing contractor replace them. Cast iron and galvanized steel were commonly installed in the early- to mid-twentieth century, but they tend to corrode and require numerous repairs as they start to fail. If your home is still using these, have your plumber update them with copper or modern chlorinated polyvinyl chloride or cross-linked polyethylene pipes. 

3. Replace Damaged Areas 

It's not every day that you can see the plumbing beneath the floors and behind the walls, so leaks and other damage can remain hidden for a long time. Even if you don't need a full pipe replacement, a plumbing contractor should still inspect these areas while they are open. Even small holes can allow water to trickle into the foundation, walls, and flooring, causing extensive water and mold damage. 

When remodeling your bathroom, kitchen, or the entire home, have the plumbing contractors at Powell Plumbing & Pumps take a look at your pipes. Since 1985, this family-run company has provided residential plumbing services for new construction, remodeling, and repair projects in the Wisconsin Rapids, WI, region. Their certified plumbers also install septic systems, wells, and water conditioning systems. Call them today at (715) 325-2050 to discuss your project, and visit their website to learn more about their services.