Bathroom Remodeling in Older Homes in Scottsdale
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 serves Scottsdale homeowners, with a focus on South Scottsdale's older homes: bathroom remodels, cast iron and sewer line replacement, repiping and water heaters.
South Scottsdale, around ZIPs 85257 and 85251, is full of 1950s and 1960s ranch homes. Many are being remodeled now, and the plumbing under them is original. Further north the homes are newer, and the work shifts toward water heaters, softeners and bathroom upgrades.
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.
South Scottsdale's mid-century ranch homes are some of the oldest in the East Valley. Original cast iron drains, older supply lines and aging main sewer lines are common. Owners who renovate these homes are usually opening walls and floors anyway, which makes it the right time to check.
North of Old Town, McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch date mostly from the 1970s and 1980s. Homes further north are newer still. There, most calls are for water heaters, tankless upgrades, softeners and bathroom remodels.
We know the plumbing inside 1950s and 1960s South Scottsdale ranch homes.
Camera inspection, then honest repair-or-replace advice on original lines.
We work with your GC, or handle the plumbing and the finished room ourselves.
A straight recommendation, including when replacement isn't needed.
| Service area | South Scottsdale, Old Town and neighborhoods north |
|---|---|
| Older-home focus | ZIPs 85257 and 85251 |
| Estimates | Free visual estimates on most jobs; remodels start with a site visit |
| Outside business hours | Call or text; we reply as soon as we can |
| Office hours | Mon–Fri, 8am–5:30pm |
Owner-operated and locally accountable, serving Scottsdale. Free visual estimates; larger projects start with a site visit.
Start with the drains and the main sewer line, then the water supply. Homes from that era often have original cast iron and older supply pipe. A sewer camera inspection before demolition tells you what needs replacing, so it can be planned into the budget instead of found halfway through.
Yes. We regularly work as the plumbing partner on larger renovations, coordinating the schedule with your GC and keeping the plumbing scope clean. If you don't have a GC, Renova is also a licensed general contractor and can handle the bathroom from start to finish.
Sewer replacement and remodel plumbing often need permits, and the City of Scottsdale sets the requirements. Check with the city for your project. When a permit is required for the plumbing scope, Renova coordinates it and completes the work to code and ready for inspection.
Call, text or send a message. You'll hear back from our local team, not a call center.
Texting works well, especially during the workday.