Bathroom Remodeling in Older Homes
Bathroom remodels for pre-1980 homes that start with the plumbing. We inspect the old drains and supply lines, fix what needs it, then build the new room.
Renova Plumbing & Drain is an owner-operated plumber and licensed general contractor based in Gilbert. One accountable company handles drain and sewer replacement, repiping, water heaters and bathroom remodels across the East Valley.
One accountable company coordinates the project, from the old plumbing behind the walls to the finished room.
A local team with clear communication, and an owner who stands behind every job.
We show you what we find and explain the options, including when replacement isn't needed.
A set time that works for you, not a vague four-hour window.

Most remodelers cover old plumbing with new tile. Most plumbers hand you off to someone else for the finished room. Renova does both, so one accountable company coordinates the project from behind the walls through the finished remodel.
Everyday plumbing through full remodels. See all our plumbing services.
Bathroom remodels for pre-1980 homes that start with the plumbing. We inspect the old drains and supply lines, fix what needs it, then build the new room.
Full bathroom remodels for East Valley homes of any age, from builder-grade updates to layout changes, with the plumbing done right behind the tile.
Turn an unused bathtub into a walk-in shower. We rework the drain and valve, waterproof the shower pan and walls, then finish the tile.
Repair or replacement of failing drain lines inside the home, from one damaged section to a full system, based on what the camera shows.
Replacement of worn cast iron drains in older homes with modern plastic pipe, after a camera inspection shows which sections have failed.
Locating and replacing broken drain lines beneath a concrete slab floor, with the access method and floor restoration planned before any concrete is cut.
Full replacement of the main pipe that carries waste from your house to the city sewer, planned from camera footage and built to last.
Targeted repair of a cracked, broken, root-filled or sagging section of sewer pipe, when the rest of the line is still sound.
A video inspection of your drain and sewer lines that shows the pipe material, the damage and exactly where the line runs, with footage you watch alongside your technician.
Replacing a home's aging or failing water supply lines with new pipe, planned to limit openings and pressure-tested before anything is closed up.
New gas lines for ranges, dryers, tankless water heaters, outdoor kitchens and fire features, sized for the appliance load and pressure-tested before use.
Gas and electric tank water heater replacement, sized for your household, with the venting, expansion tank and drain pan brought up to standard.
Tankless water heater installs and upgrades from a tank, with the gas supply, venting and hard-water protection planned before anything is mounted.
Diagnosis and repair for tank and tankless water heaters: thermostats, elements, igniters, anode rods and relief valves, with a straight answer on repair versus replacement.
Softeners, whole-home filtration and reverse osmosis for East Valley hard water, sized to your household and installed to protect your pipes and appliances.
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He then spent more than 15 years in the plumbing trade, learning it properly across every kind of job. When the company he worked for was bought by investors, the focus moved from people and quality to numbers. That didn't sit right with him.
About RenovaI started Renova to bring things back to what actually matters: honest work, quality craftsmanship, and treating customers the way I'd want my own family treated.
Renova is based in Gilbert and works across six East Valley cities. The older-home work is concentrated in Tempe, South Scottsdale, west Mesa and north Chandler.
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Yes. Renova is licensed, bonded and insured, and holds licenses as both a plumbing contractor and a general contractor. That lets one company handle the plumbing and the finished room on a remodel. Work is completed to code and left ready for inspection when a permit is required.
Outside business hours, call or text and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. For a burst pipe or a major leak, shut off the main water valve to your home first to limit damage. Knowing where that valve is before you need it saves time.
For most jobs, yes, we offer free visual estimates once we have seen the issue. If diagnosing the problem needs tools, camera work, testing or disassembly, a diagnostic fee may apply. Larger projects, such as remodel plumbing or drain replacement, usually need a site visit first. Either way, you have a clear number before any work begins.
We price each job after seeing it, because pipe condition, access and scope change the cost. You get a clear number, or a line-item scope on larger projects, before anything starts. If diagnosing the problem needs tools, camera work, testing or disassembly, a diagnostic fee may apply. If conditions change mid-job, you are told immediately.
Many jobs do, including water heater replacements, gas lines, sewer work and remodel plumbing. The rules are set by your city, so check with Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe or Scottsdale for your project. When a permit is required, Renova coordinates it for the plumbing scope.
A slow drain, a tired water heater or a bathroom you want to rebuild. Call, text or send a message and you'll get a straight answer.
Texting works well, especially during the workday.