Plumbing Upgrades That Actually Improve Daily Life — Bidets, Faucets, Disposals, Filtration
Get a bidet — everyone laughs until they try one, then they cannot go back. Moen is the only faucet with a true lifetime warranty. The InSinkErator Badger 5 is boring and reliable. Tankless reverse osmosis beats old tank systems. A drain snake at home saves you $129 every clog.
Most plumbing service calls fall into one of two categories: emergency (leak, clog, broken pipe) and upgrade (new faucet, bidet, water filter, disposal). The upgrade ones are way more fun, and they pay back daily. Here is what we install most.
Get a Bidet. Just Do It.
This is the upgrade everyone laughs at until they try it, then they cannot live without it. Modern bidet seats add heated seats, warm water, air drying, and more. A TOTO Washlet C5 paid for itself in toilet paper savings in our shop bathroom in about 14 months.
Install requires a nearby outlet (most bathrooms have one near the sink). We start at $149 for a bidet seat install — about an hour.
Faucets — Moen Is the Only Brand With a True Lifetime Warranty
Our standard recommendation. Moen will send you replacement cartridges, hoses, even whole faucets, free, as long as you own the home. We have called the Moen warranty line for customers — they shipped a new $300 faucet free.
Faucet swap typically takes 60-90 minutes. The hard part is reaching the supply line nuts under the sink.
Garbage Disposals — InSinkErator Badger 5 Is Boring and Reliable
Most kitchens get a 1/2 HP disposal. The Badger 5 is loud, simple, and runs forever. If you have a particularly noisy kitchen problem, step up to the Evolution series with sound insulation.
Tankless Reverse Osmosis — Skip the Storage Tank
Old reverse osmosis systems had a 4-gallon storage tank under the sink that ate cabinet space and made water taste flat. Tankless RO (Waterdrop G3 P800) flows on demand, takes 1/3 the cabinet space, and tastes way better.
Drain Cleaning — Buy the Tool Once, Save $129 Every Time
Most drain clogs are hair (bathroom) or grease (kitchen) within the first 6 feet of pipe. A $60 drill-powered drain auger clears 90% of clogs at home.
Toilets — Fix a Running One in 15 Minutes
A running toilet wastes 200+ gallons a day. Almost every running-toilet call we get is one of three things:
- Bad flapper — the rubber flap at the bottom of the tank. $5 part, 10-minute fix.
- Bad fill valve — the float assembly that refills the tank. $15 part, 15-minute fix.
- Chain too short — easy DIY fix, no parts needed.
If you are not comfortable, we charge $99+ for the diagnosis and fix.
Tools and Supplies We Carry
What We Charge
Our plumbing service: faucet installation $149+, toilet repair $99+, garbage disposal $199+, leak detection $149+, drain cleaning $129+, water heater service $199+, pipe repair $149+, water filter install $129+, bidet install $149+. Emergency plumbing available — call directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does bidet installation cost?
Bidet seat installation starts at $149. The seat itself ranges from $400-$700. Total typically $550-$900.
Do bidets need an outlet?
Electric bidets like the TOTO Washlet need a nearby outlet for heated seat, warm water, and dry. Non-electric bidets just need cold water.
Can I install a faucet myself?
Yes, but the under-sink work is awkward. Most homeowners hire it out at $149+ to skip the wrench-on-back-on-floor experience.
How do I fix a running toilet?
Most often: replace the flapper ($5), then the fill valve ($15) if that does not solve it. We charge $99+ for diagnosis if you would rather skip it.
Tools & Products We Use on Every Job
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