Renovations
Renovation plumbing, HVAC & electrical in Middle Tennessee
Planning a kitchen, a bathroom, an addition or a finished basement? We handle the plumbing, HVAC and electrical, from rough-in to trim-out, for homeowners and remodelers.
- Licensed and insured plumbing, HVAC and electrical techs
- Tennessee Limited Licensed Plumber 5279
Renovations are one of our specialties
Root House specializes in two kinds of work: new construction and renovations. A remodel is where the mechanical work gets tricky. Pipes, wires and ducts have to move, and the house you're working in was built to someone else's plan.
Root House is licensed and insured, and plumbing is done under Tennessee Limited Licensed Plumber 5279. HVAC and electrical work is done by licensed and insured techs, so one call covers the mechanical side of your remodel.
Remodels we work on
Kitchens
Moving the sink or adding an island sink, a gas line for a new range, dedicated circuits for appliances, and under-cabinet lighting.
Bathrooms
New layouts, tub-to-shower conversions, new shower valves, exhaust fans vented outside, and outlets with shock protection (GFCI).
Additions
Water and drain lines extended to the new rooms, new circuits or a subpanel, and heating and cooling sized for the added space.
Finished basements
A basement bathroom, which may need a pump to lift waste up to the sewer line (an ejector pump), plus circuits, lighting and heating and cooling.
Garage and attic conversions
Heating and cooling for rooms the main system never served, often with a ductless mini-split, plus circuits and lighting.
Whole-home updates
Repiping, a panel upgrade, new ductwork or rewiring, done while the walls and ceilings are open.
What we handle
Plumbing
Plumbing servicesMoving and adding plumbing for new kitchens, baths and additions.
Electrical
Electrical servicesNew circuits for added rooms and appliances, and the panel capacity to carry them.
Heating and cooling
HVAC servicesHeating and cooling for new space, without leaving the rest of the house short.
How a renovation works with us
Walkthrough
We walk the space with you, and your remodeler if you have one, look at what's there and talk through the plan.
Firm price
You get a firm price for the plumbing, HVAC and electrical work before anything starts.
Rough-in
Pipes, wires and ducts go in while the walls and floors are open, in step with the rest of the remodel.
Inspection
Where the job needs a permit, the rough-in is inspected before the walls close up.
Trim-out
Fixtures, outlets, switches, lights and vents go in after drywall and paint.
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished work with you, run the water, the circuits and the heating and cooling, and answer your questions.
Planning a remodel?
Call or text (615) 426-9344 to talk through the project, or email plans or photos with the details below. Remodelers and general contractors can send a plan set by share link.
- The address
- The rooms that are changing, and what is changing in each
- Plans, sketches or photos of the space
- Your timeline
- Whether a remodeler or general contractor is on the job
Renovation questions
Does my remodel need a permit?
Often, yes. Moving plumbing, adding circuits and changing ductwork usually need a permit and inspection, depending on your city or county. We'll tell you what your job needs when we give you the price.
Can we live at home during the work?
Usually, yes. We'll tell you ahead of time when the water, the power or the heating and cooling needs to be off, and plan those shutoffs with you.
Will you work with my remodeler or general contractor?
Yes. We can work under your remodeler or general contractor, or directly for you, and we line up our schedule with the rest of the remodel.
What if you find old wiring or pipes behind the walls?
We stop and show you. Older homes can have cloth-covered or knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized steel pipe or gray plastic pipe (polybutylene). We'll explain what we found, whether it should be replaced, and the price before any added work starts.
How is renovation work priced?
Each job is priced on its own. After the walkthrough, you get a firm price for the mechanical work before anything starts. If the plan changes, you get the price of the change before we do it.
Do you handle the whole remodel?
Our part is the mechanical work: plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Framing, drywall, tile and cabinets are work for a remodeler or general contractor, and we work alongside them.