A finished basement needs the plumbing planned before the walls go up. A little foresight saves the rework later.
The plan
Map the bath and the bar locations before the framing. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Portland, the plan is the start.
The rough-in
The rough-in runs the lines before the walls close up. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Portland, the rough-in is the timing.
The drain
A sewer ejector pump lifts the drains when the basement sits below the main. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Portland, the pump is the key.
The water
Run the hot and the cold lines to the planned fixtures. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Portland, the lines are the prep.
The pressure
Test the new lines for the pressure before the drywall. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Portland, the test is the gate.
The access
Leave the access panels at the shutoffs and the cleanouts. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Portland, the panels are the future access.
The call
Finishing your basement? Call 888-217-3585 and Portland, ME Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Portland pro for the rough-in.
Plumbing in Portland: what to know
In Portland, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Cumberland County — from South Portland, Westbrook and Saco to ZIP codes like 04108, 04109, 04050 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Portland?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Portland, ME Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Portland.