Top Kitchen Plumbing Tips for a Seamless Renovation

Plan Ahead for Sink Drain Placement

Firstly, before you get carried away with kitchen layout plans, take a moment to consider the placement of your sink’s drain. Moving drain pipes can be a large undertaking that requires pulling up flooring or walling. 

To minimise the work involved and ensure a smooth design, check the location of your pipes and choose a location for your sink that is easy to plumb in and promotes efficient water flow without lots of curves to reduce the risk of clogs.

Choose Quality Fixtures and Tapware

When it comes to choosing your taps and fixtures, try to balance looks and function. To ensure they last and don’t cause you any unnecessary headaches, invest in high-quality fixtures that are made from durable materials and designed to withstand the constant demands of daily use. 

Additionally, to save money on your future water bills, opt for models with a high water-efficiency rating.

Upgrade to a Garbage Disposal Unit

One opulent extra you can consider adding to your wishlist is a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals can help ensure you don’t end up putting food scraps or rubbish down your drain and causing blockages. These units also help contribute to a cleaner, more hygienic kitchen environment. 

Check Existing Pipes for Leaks and Wear

While you’re doing renovations, it’s a great time to check for leaks and water damage. Do a thorough check yourself and get a professional plumber to cast their experienced eyes (and advanced tools) over the area to check for leaks, corrosion and wear and tear in your pipes. 

Then, before diving into the replacements and building, address these issues to ensure that your new kitchen doesn’t have any issues and needs repairs in the near future.

Consider Water Efficiency

With increasing concerns about water conservation, it’s a great idea to prioritise water-efficiency in your kitchen design. Look for low-flow taps and water-efficient dishwashers to reduce water wastage without compromising on water pressure or temperature. 

Proper Ventilation is Key

Next, consider ventilation. Cooking can produce a lot of steam which can dampen your walls and ceiling, so good ventilation is essential for maintaining the air quality in your kitchen and preventing the growth of mould. 

Consider the location of windows and whether to install a rangehood to control and minimise steam.

Consult Professionals for Significant Jobs

If your kitchen renovation requires moving pipes or re plumbing your drains, or if you want to install gas appliances for quick heating and cooking, it’s essential to contact qualified plumbers and gas technicians to help. While some parts of your renovation can be DIYed, these can’t. 

Working with plumbing and gas can be risky and even hazardous if you don’t know what you’re doing. That’s why it’s so important to enlist the services of a team that has done it all before and has all the tools and qualifications required to ensure a problem-free renovation.

Account for Accessibility

Finally, when planning the layout of your kitchen, consider the accessibility of your plumbing fixtures. While we don’t want to think that your new kitchen will have issues, it’s always a possibility and in fact likely, so it’s important to plan for them.

Make sure that your sinks, taps and any other plumbing appliances or fixtures are easily accessible for repairs in the case of blockages or damages.

Plan for a Successful Kitchen Renovation

To conclude, a successful kitchen renovation relies on balancing aesthetics and functionality. By keeping these plumbing tips in mind when planning for your kitchen upgrade you can ensure that it all goes smoothly and functions at a high standard for many years to come. 

And don’t forget to call in a professional team if you’re planning any extensive plumbing changes or installing gas appliances. If you are, our plumbers are all fully trained and qualified in plumbing and gas fitting, so we can help ensure that your kitchen renovation is as smooth and successful as possible.