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Remodel Plumbing in Union County, NJ — The Plumber on Your Remodel Team

Bathroom, kitchen, basement, addition — every remodel has plumbing surprises. We handle the plumbing side so the rest of your project doesn't get derailed.

A remodel is the worst time to discover a hidden leak, an undersized supply line, or a cast-iron drain stack that should've been replaced 10 years ago. Continental Plumbers has been the plumbing side of Union County remodels since 1985. We're not your general contractor — we're the licensed Master Plumbers your GC, designer, or tile installer calls when the project needs plumbing done right. Whether you're managing the project yourself or working with a builder, we keep the plumbing on schedule and on budget.

NJ Master Plumber License #9142
Since 1985
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Remodel Projects We Work On

Every Remodel Has Plumbing — Here's What We Handle

Whether it’s a single fixture swap or a full home addition, we handle the plumbing side for Union County remodels:
Bathroom Remodels

Full bathroom rebuilds, tub-to-shower conversions, accessibility upgrades, master bath additions, powder room creation.

Kitchen Remodels

Sink relocations, new dishwasher and fridge water lines, pot fillers, gas line for new ranges, RO system installs.

Home Additions

New bathrooms, in-law suites, mudroom sinks, second-floor laundry rooms — full plumbing rough-in for new construction.

Basement Finishing

Adding a bathroom, wet bar, laundry, or utility sink to a finished basement. Includes sewage ejector pump installs when needed.

Whole-Home Renovations

Re-piping galvanized supply lines, replacing cast-iron drain stacks, modernizing fixtures across the house.

Rental Property Upgrades

Between-tenant renovations, fixture standardization, multi-unit projects with one point of contact.

How We Work With Your Other Trades

We're the Plumber — We Work Alongside Your Other Trades

You either have a general contractor running your remodel, or you’re managing trades yourself. Either way, we work with all the people who touch a remodel:

Your GC or Contractor

We coordinate scope, schedule, and inspection timing. We show up when the project needs us — rough-in, mid-project, or final install.

Your Tile & Drywall Crew

We rough-in plumbing before drywall, then come back for final fixture install after tile is done. Sequencing matters — we know how to time it.

Your Cabinet & Countertop Installer

We coordinate sink and faucet install with cabinet delivery. Most kitchens need plumbing in twice — once for rough-in, once for final after counters.

Your Electrician & Appliance Delivery

Dishwashers, garbage disposals, water heaters, gas ranges — we plan the plumbing around the electrical and appliance schedule.

If you don't have a GC and want one point of contact: call us anyway. We can recommend trusted Union County trades we've worked with for years.

Why Plumbing Surprises Wreck Remodel Budgets

The Plumbing Problems That Blow Up a Remodel

Demo day is when remodels turn from exciting to expensive. Here’s what we find behind Union County walls — and what an experienced plumber prevents:
Old Galvanized Supply Lines

Found behind walls in many homes built before the 1970s. Corroded, restricted flow, near end-of-life. Better to replace while the wall is open — and we'll tell you exactly when that's the right call.

Cast-Iron Drain Stacks

The big vertical drain pipe running through your house. Common in homes 50+ years old. Sometimes still good, sometimes ready to fail. We assess and recommend honestly — replacement isn't always needed.

Undersized Supply Lines

Adding a second bathroom or a new appliance to a remodel? The existing supply lines might not handle the new demand. We size it correctly before demo, not after.

Sewer Line Issues

We camera-inspect before remodels involving bathroom additions or basement bathrooms. Tree roots, cracks, or bellies in the main sewer line need to be fixed first — finding out later costs 10x more.

Drain Venting Problems

Older homes often have improper or undersized drain vents. We bring everything up to current code during a remodel — important for inspection sign-off.

Slab Plumbing for Basement Bathrooms

Adding a bathroom below sewer line grade requires a sewage ejector pump. Not catching this early means major rework. We plan for it.

We Get It

The Concerns We Hear from People Planning a Remodel

"I don't have a GC. Can I still hire you directly?"

Yes. Many Union County homeowners manage remodels themselves and hire trades directly. We work that way often — we schedule with your other trades, communicate with you on scope, and we can recommend other tradespeople if you need them.

"My designer wants to move the sink. Is that even possible?"

Usually yes — moving a sink, toilet, or shower a few feet is straightforward. Moving them across the room or to a different floor gets more complex. We do site walks before designs are finalized so you know what's realistic without burning design time.

"My house is 80 years old. I'm scared of what's behind the walls."

You're right to think about it — but it's better to know during a planned remodel than to discover it during an emergency. We inspect what's exposed during demo, tell you what's a real problem vs. what's cosmetic, and prioritize repairs by urgency, not by sales pitch.

"I have several rental units I want to update."

We work with property managers all the time on multi-unit upgrades — standardizing fixtures, coordinating between-tenant turnovers, and giving you clear, documented work for your records.

The Neighbor Difference

Why Union County Chooses Continental for Remodel Plumbing

Local since 1985

40+ years on Union County remodels. We know what's behind these walls.

We work with your trades

GCs, designers, tile, cabinet, electrical, appliance delivery. We coordinate, we don't compete.

Code-compliant, every job

NJ Master Plumber License #9142. Permits pulled, inspections passed, warranty stays valid.

Warrantied work

Our plumbing is warrantied. If something we installed fails, we come back at no charge.

Where We Serve

Remodel Plumbing Across Union County

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Remodel Plumbing FAQs

No. We're licensed Master Plumbers. We handle the plumbing side of remodels — supply lines, drains, fixture installs, gas lines, water heaters. We work alongside your GC, or directly with you if you're managing the project yourself.
Yes. After 40+ years in Union County, we know who does good work. We're happy to recommend trades we've worked with on other remodels.
Yes, when permits are required. NJ plumbing code requires permits for most remodel work that involves new plumbing or modifications to existing systems. We handle the permit process and coordinate inspections.

Depends on scope. A bathroom remodel plumbing is typically 2–4 days spread across rough-in and final install. A kitchen is similar. A full addition with new bathroom is 3–7 days of plumbing work spread over weeks.

We tell you immediately — what we found, what it means, what your options are, and what additional cost or time it'll add. No "decisions made for you" — you decide whether to fix it now while the wall is open or pass on it.