ServicesNew Construction Plumbing
New Construction Plumbing in Woodbury, TN
We handle every plumbing stage of a new home or addition, from below-slab drain lines to the final fixture set. You get a stage-by-stage plan tied to your build, arrival windows you can plan crews around, and a call from us as soon as anything shifts.
Plumbing That Keeps Pace With Your Build
New construction plumbing happens in three trips, not one. Underground work goes in before the slab is poured or the crawlspace is closed. Rough-in and top-out follow framing, before insulation and drywall. Trim-out comes last, after cabinets and counters are set. Miss one of those windows and the next trade waits, so we schedule each stage against your actual build calendar.
We tell you how many days each stage takes, which morning or afternoon window we will arrive in, and when the inspection should be called. If weather or a late lumber delivery pushes framing back, we move with it and confirm the new date with you instead of leaving you to guess.
What Our New Construction Work Covers
Underground drain and supply
Schedule 40 PVC drain lines set to proper slope, typically a quarter inch per foot, plus the water service sleeve through the footing. Everything is laid out before concrete so nothing has to be cut back out.
Rough-in and top-out
Drain, waste and vent piping run through the framing, with vents carried through the roof. Supply lines are typically PEX-A on a manifold or trunk layout. Nail plates go over every pipe that passes within striking distance of a drywall screw.
Pressure and water testing
Supply lines are held under air or water pressure, and the drain system is filled and checked before walls close. That way the inspector sees a tested system on the first visit.
Water heater and fixture set
At trim-out we set toilets, faucets, shower valves, hose bibbs and the water heater. If you want a tankless unit, we plan the gas line or electrical capacity and venting during rough-in, and handle the install through our tankless water heater installation service.
Permits and inspection timing
We pull the plumbing permit and tell you which inspection comes next and roughly when, so your build calendar can account for it.
When You Need a New Construction Plumber
- Your foundation date is set
- Underground plumbing has to be in and inspected before the pour. Call once you have a target date, not the week of.
- You are adding a bathroom or addition
- A new bath or laundry room needs new drain, vent and supply runs, plus a check that the existing lines can carry the added load.
- Framing is going up
- Rough-in follows framing closely. Booking now keeps the drywall crew from sitting idle.
- You want filtered water from day one
- A whole home water filtration system is easiest to place while the main supply line is still exposed. Planning it at rough-in avoids rerouting later.
How a New Construction Job Runs
- 1
Plan review and estimate
We go over your plans, fixture count and finish selections, then give you a free written estimate broken out by stage. You also get a rough timeline for each trip.
- 2
Underground stage
We arrive in the window we gave you, lay out and install below-slab or crawlspace piping, test it, and get it ready for inspection before the pour.
- 3
Rough-in and top-out
Once framing is complete, we run drain, vent and supply lines, set tub and shower bodies, and pressure test. We let you know the day it is ready for the rough-in inspection.
- 4
Trim-out and final
After cabinets and counters are in, we set fixtures and the water heater, check every valve and trap, flush the lines, and clean up before the final inspection.
What Moves the Price of New Construction Plumbing
Every build is priced from its own plans, so we quote by stage after reviewing them. The biggest drivers are how much pipe the layout needs and what you choose to put at the end of it. Your estimate is free, and financing options are available.
- Fixture count and layout
- Each bathroom, kitchen, laundry and hose bibb adds drain, vent and supply runs. Stacking bathrooms above one another shortens those runs considerably.
- Foundation type
- Slab work means trenching and setting pipe before the pour. A crawlspace allows more flexibility but adds hangers, insulation and access considerations.
- Fixture and water heater choices
- Freestanding tubs, multi-head showers and tankless water heaters need larger supply lines, different valves or added venting.
- Schedule changes
- Extra trips caused by a split stage or a rescheduled inspection add labor. We plan stages tightly to keep those to a minimum and tell you ahead of time if one is unavoidable.
New Construction Plumbing Questions
- How long does rough-in take on a typical new home?
- For a single-family home, rough-in and top-out usually take a few working days, depending on fixture count and how many floors are involved. We give you a specific number after reviewing your plans. Then we confirm the start date as framing wraps up.
- What happens if my framing runs behind?
- We move our start date to match and confirm the new arrival window with you directly. You will not find out about a change from an empty driveway. If our own calendar shifts, we call you as soon as we know.
- Do you use PEX or copper for supply lines?
- Most new homes we plumb get PEX-A. It flexes, handles freezing better than rigid pipe, and needs fewer fittings inside walls. Copper is still an option where you want it, such as exposed runs, and we can price both.
- Do you pull the permit and handle inspections?
- Yes. We pull the plumbing permit, tell you when each stage is ready for inspection, and are available if the inspector has questions about our work.
- Do you work on builds outside Woodbury?
- We take new construction work in Woodbury and nearby towns including Smithville, McMinnville and Murfreesboro. Confirm your location with us by phone when you get your estimate.
Get Your Build on Our Calendar
Tell us your foundation and framing dates and we will map out each plumbing stage around them. Your estimate is free, and we accept all major credit cards and cash. If a plumbing problem comes up at your current home in the meantime, our emergency service runs 24/7.