Renovating Your Kitchen? Why Plumbing Planning Comes First

You’ve picked the perfect backsplash. The cabinets are soft-close and stunning. The appliances? Stainless steel masterpieces. But if you forgot to plan your plumbing first, Houston, we have a kitchen problem.

Kitchen renovating is exciting. It's your your chance to build the heart of the home exactly how you’ve always dreamed. But while countertops and cabinets steal the spotlight, plumbing is the backbone that makes everything function.

At Jurassic Mechanical Plumbing & Heating Ltd., we've seen too many projects stall, stall out, or go sideways because plumbing was an afterthought. And trust us, no one wants to tear up their brand-new kitchen floor to fix something that could’ve been addressed before the first hammer swing.

Let’s talk about why plumbing should come first, what happens when it doesn’t, and how we can help you bring your dream kitchen to life, without the nightmares.

Why Plumbing Is the Unsung Hero of Every Kitchen Reno

Imagine trying to install a high-end farmhouse sink only to realize the existing plumbing can't support it. Or buying that sleek, European dishwasher only to find it needs additional drainage lines. These are common and expensive oversights.

Here’s what plumbing planning affects in your kitchen remodel:

• 🚰 Sink location & size

• 🍽️ Dishwasher positioning

• 🧊 Refrigerator water lines

• 💧 Drainage configuration

• 🔥 Gas line rerouting (if you're installing a gas stove)

• 🧼 Hot water delivery

Without plumbing layout input, your dream layout may be physically impossible, or cost way more than it should.

What Can Go Wrong Without Plumbing Planning?

Still tempted to wing it? Here are a few kitchen renovation horror stories we’ve seen (and rescued):

• A $4,000 island installed without plumbing rough-ins—then torn out to add a sink line.

• A high-end faucet that didn’t match pipe placement—leading to awkward, off-centered installations.

• A water line forgotten behind custom cabinetry—leaking silently for weeks and damaging everything.

We’re not sharing this to scare you. We’re here to save you. And to make it fun, here’s something a little different…

Jurassic Mechanical's Dino Scale of Kitchen Reno Disasters

🦖 Disaster	What Happened	Dino Danger Level	How to Prevent It
Forgotten Fridge Line	Ice-maker dreams… melted.	🦕	Add water line planning early
Sink with No Drain Access	Beautiful but unusable.	🦖🦖	Coordinate cabinet and plumbing layout
No Vent for Dishwasher	Stinky backups after pasta night.	🦖🦖🦖	Include air gaps and venting in plans
Mismatched Faucet Holes	That sleek faucet doesn’t fit!	🦖🦖🦖🦖	Match fixture specs with plumbing rough-ins
Rerouted Gas Without Permits	Shut down faster than a T-Rex in a rainstorm.	💀 METEOR STRIKE	Always hire certified pros (like us!)

Smart Planning = Smoother Reno = Lower Costs

Here’s the thing: Plumbing might not be “attractive,” but it saves you money when done right, especially early in the process.

Benefits of pre-planning your plumbing with us:

✅ Fewer change orders

✅ No last-minute surprises

✅ Proper permit handling

✅ Smarter fixture placement

✅ Code compliance guaranteed

✅ Long-term peace of mind

And yes, we’ll help with everything from moving pipes to recommending the best water-saving fixtures.

Why Choose Jurassic Mechanical?

Jurassic Mechanical Plumbing & Heating Ltd. isn’t just another name in the industry, we’re trade professionals led by passionate owners Mike Deters and Shawn Reid, who each ran their own successful businesses before combining forces. We know what it takes to deliver flawless plumbing in modern kitchen renovations, because we’ve done it time and time again.

We serve Edmonton and surrounding areas with:

• Residential kitchen and bathroom plumbing

• Plumbing for remodels and additions

• Gas line installations for ranges and cooktops

• Full system replacements or upgrades

• Fast response and honest advice every time

Whether you’re reconfiguring your whole kitchen or just upgrading the sink, we’ll work with your contractor or designer to make sure the plumbing is perfect from the start.

Ready to Renovate Without Regrets?

Before you finalize your floorplan or order those fancy fixtures, let’s talk. Plumbing might be behind the scenes, but it’s front and centre when it comes to how well your kitchen actually works. Reach out to Jurassic Mechanical Plumbing & Heating Ltd. today:

📞 Call us at 587-453-1019

📧 Email us at info@jurassicmechanical.com

🌐 Or visit www.jurassicmechanical.com for more info

Don’t let poor plumbing planning fossilize your renovation budget. Start smart. Start with Jurassic.