Remodels have a way of going smoothly right up until somebody discovers the new vanity doesn't line up with what's behind the wall. The Swell Plumber handles plumbing installation and remodeling services in Price, UT, and nearby areas, so the parts of your project that happen out of sight get done right the first time. Bring us in early, and you'll know what's possible before the tile order goes in.
Working from a home base in Price, UT, The Swell Plumber provides residential and light commercial plumbing services to communities throughout Carbon and Emery counties. Owner Kurt Madsen has more than 30 years in the trade and holds certifications in plumbing and gas line installation. Remodel and install work fills a good part of our calendar, covering kitchens and bathrooms, fresh fixtures, whole-house plumbing for new builds, and everything from faucets, sinks, and toilets to dishwashers, ice maker lines, washing machine hookups, and outdoor hose bibs.
Bathroom projects tend to hit the same wall, usually about a week in. The new tub sits 4 inches off from where the old one drained. That freestanding vanity you fell in love with needs supply lines coming out of the floor, and yours come out of the wall. The shower you picked requires more water than the existing valve can deliver, and the toilet's rough-in measurement is 12 inches, whereas the model you ordered requires 10 inches. Nobody planned badly. The pieces just don't line up with what's already there.
Most of it comes down to older homes being built around whatever was standard at the time. Drain locations, vent stacks, and supply routing were laid out for fixtures of that era, and a house from the sixties would have a very different bathroom than the one in the catalog. Load's a factor too, since rainheads and body sprays ask considerably more of a supply line than a single showerhead ever did. Then there's the sequencing problem, where bathroom plumbing has to be roughed in and inspected before tile, drywall, or flooring goes anywhere, and finding out about a conflict after the walls close up is how budgets fall apart.
Getting ahead of it means looking before anybody demos anything. We open up what needs opening, see where the drains and vents actually run, check supply sizing against the fixtures on your list, and tell you plainly which parts of the layout are easy and which get expensive. From there, the rough-in happens on the schedule your other trades need, valves and drains land where the finished fixtures expect them, and everything gets pressure tested before it disappears behind drywall. Plumbing contractors who show up after the tile's set are working with whatever's left, and that's a much worse position for everyone.
The finished bathroom looks the way you pictured, with fixtures in the right places and no visible compromises to accommodate a pipe. Water pressure holds up when two things run at once, nothing drips inside the wall six months later, and the project stays on the timeline your other trades built their schedules around. Best of all, you get to enjoy the room without knowing anything about what's holding it together.
Here's the install and remodel work we handle for homes and small commercial buildings across Carbon and Emery counties.
Full bathroom projects put every part of the trade to work at once, from relocating drains to setting the last fixture. Our role covers demo-stage assessment, rough-in, and final connections, timed around your other contractors. Coordination is half the job, and we keep in touch with whoever's running the project.
Kitchen projects usually involve moving a sink, adding an island, or reworking a layout that hasn't changed since the house was built. Kitchen plumbing work covers drain and supply relocations, disposal and dishwasher connections, and pot filler lines when included in the plan. Timing also gets built around cabinet and countertop schedules.
Not every project involves a kitchen or bathroom, and plenty of houses need updates for various reasons. Plumbing remodels cover repiping sections of a home, relocating fixtures, and bringing older systems up to current standards.
Houses going up from bare ground get their full system laid out and installed, from underground rough-in through final fixture setting. Working alongside your builder, we handle supply, waste, and vent piping sized for the finished home.
Swapping outdated fixtures is one of the quickest ways to change how a room feels without touching the layout. Our plumbing fixture installation service covers tubs, showers, sinks, toilets, and the associated valves and trim. Compatibility with existing rough-in gets checked before anything's ordered.
Refrigerators, ranges, and laundry equipment must be connected correctly to avoid trouble down the line. Hookups get made with proper valves and rated supply lines rather than whatever came in the box. Delivery crews often decline this part, and we're glad to pick it up.
A new dishwasher needs a supply connection, a drain tie-in, and an air gap or high loop depending on local requirements. Our dishwasher installation service includes hauling out the old unit and testing the new one with a full cycle before we go. Older kitchens sometimes need a shutoff added, which we handle at the same time.
New faucets are installed in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and utility sinks. Our faucet installation service includes checking the shutoffs beneath the sink, since valves that haven't moved in 20 years often refuse to when you need them.
Running a line to the refrigerator means tapping a supply line, setting a shutoff, and routing the tubing to the appliance without leaving it somewhere it can get pinched. Lines go in for new refrigerators and for kitchens that never had one. Materials rated for the job replace the plastic tubing that came with the fridge.
Exterior spigots take a beating from freeze-and-thaw cycles and eventually split or refuse to shut off. New frost-proof bibs go in where the old ones failed, and additional ones can be added where the hose never quite reaches. Shutoffs and drainage get set up so winter doesn't undo the work.
Setting a shower involves the valve, the drain, the pan connection, and positioning everything for the surround that goes over it. Shower plumbing installation occurs during rough-in and is completed once tile or surround work wraps up. Tub installs follow the same sequence, with overflow and drain assemblies handled at the right stage.
Kitchen, bathroom, bar, and utility sinks all get set, connected, and tested. Sink installation includes the drain assembly, trap, supply connections, and disposal wiring when one's involved. Undermount and drop-in styles both fall within our normal work.
New toilets go in over a fresh wax ring or seal and are bolted down properly so the fixture never rocks. Our toilet installation service covers checking the flange condition, which older homes frequently need addressed at the same time. Rough-in measurements are verified before ordering to prevent the wrong model from arriving.
Hot water should be ready when you turn the tap, not halfway through your shower. Our water heater installation and repair work includes troubleshooting, maintenance, replacement, and new installations for tankless, electric, and heat pump systems, serving residential and commercial customers.
A leaking underground pipe can cause low pressure, soggy ground, and higher water bills before the problem becomes obvious. We provide sewer and water line services that cover damaged laterals, aboveground piping, main service lines after the city connection, utility installations, and piping for new construction.
Strange water stains, dripping fixtures, and running toilets are often signs that your plumbing needs a closer look. Through our plumbing repairs and leak detection services, we locate water and pipe leaks, troubleshoot system problems, and repair faucets, toilets, fixtures, and garbage disposals for homes and commercial properties.
Whether you're adding a gas appliance or dealing with older piping, the work needs to meet current safety and code requirements. Our gas line services include inspections, leak detection, repairs, replacements, extensions, and new piping for homes, small commercial buildings, BBQs, fire pits, and construction projects.
Plumbing problems have a habit of showing up at the least convenient time, but regular inspections can catch many of them early. Our plumbing maintenance plans include system evaluations, preventive service, leak checks, fixture inspections, water heater upkeep, gas line inspections, and priority scheduling for residential and commercial customers.
Bringing a plumber into a remodel means trusting somebody with the part of the job that gets covered up, so here's what we bring to it.
Thirty-plus years of experience and certification in plumbing and gas line installation mean the rough-in gets done by a licensed professional who's seen how these projects go sideways.
Remodels stretch budgets by nature, so ask about financing options, and we'll go through what might work for your project.
Walking through the project with you and putting a number to the plumbing side of costs costs nothing at all.
Everything we install carries a year of labor coverage from us, plus whatever the manufacturer backs the fixtures with.
A plumber can often relocate sinks, toilets, showers, dishwashers, and appliance connections when the building layout allows it. Plumbing installation and remodeling becomes more involved when crews must move drain, vent, water, or gas piping through finished walls, floors, or concrete.
Many projects that add, relocate, or substantially alter plumbing require permits and inspections, while a simple equivalent fixture replacement may follow different rules. Check with Price City before plumbing installation and remodeling begins because local officials determine the requirements for each property and project.
A straightforward fixture replacement may take a few hours, while a kitchen, bathroom, addition, or whole-home project can take several days or longer. Plumbing installation and remodeling timelines depend on demolition, access to pipes, fixture availability, inspections, and coordination with other trades.
A remodel creates a good opportunity to inspect older piping while walls and floors remain open. Including pipe replacement in plumbing installation and remodeling may make sense when a plumber finds corrosion, active leaks, outdated materials, restricted flow, or previous repairs that keep causing trouble.
Professional plumbing installation and remodeling may cover fixture placement, water and waste piping, venting, toilets, faucets, sinks, showers, dishwashers, laundry hookups, ice maker lines, hose bibs, and new construction plumbing. A plumber should also review the layout, explain code considerations, test the completed work, and coordinate any required inspections.
FAQs reviewed by Kurt Madsen, owner of The Swell Plumber, a certified and experienced plumber in Price, UT.
Getting our plumbers in early for new plumbing installations saves far more than it costs, and our plumbing installation services keep the rest of your timeline intact.
Business Name: The Swell Plumber
Address: Price, UT, 84501
Phone: 801-636-9052
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