Maintenance Considerations Prior to a Renovation

Ensuring that your hot water tank is in good repair is an often-overlooked prerequisite for a renovation requiring the update of plumbing fixtures.

An aging hot water tank can result in sediment and rusty build up flushing through the system when new valves are installed, and water is shut on and off.  Occasionally we receive service calls for this problem following a bathroom renovation, and it is almost always traced back to a decayed or rusting hot water tank.

Prior to making any plumbing changes, a quick check to ensure that everything is working effectively is always a good idea, particularly in an older home.   Whether you are doing your renovation yourself, or hiring an outside contractor, this is always a helpful consideration.