Bathroom Fixture Installation & Repair in Nanaimo
P3 Mechanical & Electrical supplies, installs, and repairs bathroom fixtures for homes across Nanaimo and central Vancouver Island — toilets, faucets, tubs, shower valves, vanities, and the supply and drain work behind them. A straightforward replacement is usually finished in a single visit, and the price comes from a written quote once somebody has looked at what is behind the fixture, not from the model number on the box.
What an old rough-in does to a simple swap
Most bathroom fixture jobs are simple until the old connection comes apart. Shutoff valves that have not been turned since the house was built often will not seat again once they are closed, chrome-plated brass tailpieces corrode where they meet the trap, and a toilet flange that has been leaking slowly has usually taken the subfloor around it with it. None of that shows on a showroom shelf, which is why a fixture swap is quoted properly only after somebody has looked under the sink.
Rough-in dimensions are the other surprise. Bathrooms plumbed in the 1980s and 1990s were built around valve bodies and drain positions that today’s fixtures do not always match, so a new thermostatic shower valve or a wall-hung vanity can mean opening the wall behind it. We tell you which of those you are facing before ordering anything, so an opened wall is a decision you made rather than a surprise on the second day.
What's included
- Toilet replacement, including the flange, wax seal, and any subfloor repair the old leak left behind
- Faucet and sink installation, with new shutoffs and supply lines rather than the ones already on the wall
- Shower and tub valve replacement, including thermostatic and pressure-balancing valves
- Tub, shower base, and surround installation, plumbed and tested before tile goes on
- Vanity removal and installation, with the drain and supply re-run to meet the new cabinet
- Exhaust fans ducted to the outside rather than into the attic, sized for the room in CFM
- Repairs to what you already have: running toilets, dripping faucets, and shower valves that cannot hold a temperature
Pricing & what's covered
Free estimate
We price the job after an in-home visit, once someone has seen what's there.
- One-year warranty on our labour. Equipment and parts are covered separately, under the supplier's or manufacturer's own warranty.
- We'll go over licensing and equipment with you at the visit.
How it works
Look first — we check the shutoffs, the trap arm, the flange, and the rough-in dimensions, so the quote covers what is actually behind the fixture.
Choose the fixture — you buy it yourself or we supply it; either way we confirm it fits the existing rough-in before it is ordered.
Install — old fixture out, new valves and supply lines in, everything levelled, sealed, and connected.
Test — we run each fixture, check every joint under pressure, and leave the cabinet dry and the site clean.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace a bathroom faucet or toilet?
A like-for-like swap is priced as the labour for a short visit, and it is one of the cheaper things a plumber does. The number moves when the old shutoff valve fails, the flange is corroded, or the new fixture does not match the existing rough-in — and a valve body that has to change is a different job again. We tell you which of those applies, in writing, before starting.
Can you install a fixture I bought myself?
Yes, that is common. Bring us the model number before you buy it and we will tell you whether it fits your existing valve body and drain position, which is where most owner-supplied fixtures run into trouble. Our one-year warranty on our labour covers the installation either way; the fixture itself stays under whatever warranty your supplier gives it.
Why does my new shower valve need the wall opened up?
Because the valve body itself sits inside the wall, and a new trim kit only fits the body it was designed for. If your bathroom was plumbed in the 1980s or 1990s, the existing body is often a discontinued design, so changing the handle means changing the valve behind it — and that is done from the front, or from the other side of the wall if there is access.
My toilet rocks slightly and smells — is that serious?
It usually means the flange or the wax seal has failed and water has been getting into the subfloor. Left alone, the plywood under the toilet softens and the rocking gets worse, so it is worth pulling the toilet to look. The repair is far cheaper before the floor structure is involved.
How long does a bathroom fixture replacement take?
Most of this work is done in a single visit, with a second trip only when a valve body or a drain position has to move. A full set of fixtures during a renovation is scheduled around the tiling and drywall instead, because the valve and drain work has to be inspected before the wall is closed.
Are low-flow toilets and faucets actually worth switching to?
For water use, yes — modern dual-flush toilets use a fraction of what a pre-1990s toilet does per flush, and that matters on a metered municipal connection or a well with a limited pump. Performance complaints about early low-flow models largely belong to that first generation of fixtures rather than current ones.
Ready to get it fixed?
Call now, or send us the details online and we'll follow up.