TL;DR: Whether you are updating a tired 1980s bathroom or undertaking a full home renovation in Scarborough, the plumbing work is the foundation of the project. Hiring a licensed Master Plumbers Association of Queensland (MPAQ) member like Scarborough Plumbing ensures your new kitchen, bathroom, or laundry is built to code, fully insured, and designed to last. Before you start knocking down walls, ask your plumber the right questions to save thousands in costly mistakes.
Our Work: A Recent Bathroom Renovation on the Redcliffe Peninsula
The photos below show a recently completed bathroom renovation by Scarborough Plumbing — a full bathroom transformation featuring a freestanding bath with wall-mounted brushed gold tapware, frameless glass shower with gold fittings and linear drain, illuminated tile niches, double vanity with LED backlit mirror, and large format stone-look tiles throughout. Every water connection in this bathroom — the bath, shower, vanity, and toilet — was rough-in and fitted by Anthony Brady and the Scarborough Plumbing team.
The wall-mounted bath tapware is one of the most technically demanding aspects of a bathroom renovation. The rough-in positions must be set in the wall before tiling begins — if they are even slightly off, the finished tapware will not sit flush or align correctly. This is exactly the kind of precision work that separates a licensed, experienced plumber from a general handyman.
The Hidden Foundation of a Great Renovation
A beautiful renovation is about more than just picking the perfect subway tiles or the latest matte black tapware. Behind the drywall and under the floorboards, the plumbing infrastructure dictates how well your new space will actually function. From moving a toilet across the room to installing a freestanding bath or upgrading a kitchen sink, renovations almost always involve significant changes to your home’s water and drainage lines. If the plumbing is not done correctly, even the most expensive tiles cannot hide the problems that will follow: poor water pressure, slow-draining sinks, hidden leaks, and worse.
Scarborough Plumbing: Your Local Renovation Experts
Anthony Brady and the team at Scarborough Plumbing specialise in residential renovations across the Redcliffe Peninsula. We work alongside builders, carpenters, and homeowners to deliver high-quality plumbing for all types of projects — from a single bathroom refresh to a full home renovation.
Bathroom Renovations
Bathrooms are the most common renovation project, and the most plumbing-intensive. We handle everything from relocating waste pipes and installing new vanities, to fitting freestanding baths, frameless showers, and wall-hung toilets. We ensure correct drainage falls and waterproofing compliance so your new bathroom never leaks.
Kitchen Renovations
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the plumbing needs to match. We move sinks, install dishwashers, connect gas cooktops, and add inline water filters — maximising functionality and flow while meeting strict gas safety standards.
Laundry Renovations
A well-designed laundry needs plumbing that can handle heavy water usage without issue. We upgrade washing machine connections, install deep laundry sinks, and optimise tight spaces to create a practical, hard-working laundry.
Full Home Renovations
For major extensions or full home overhauls, we handle complete plumbing rough-ins and fit-outs, ensuring your home’s main water supply and sewer lines can handle the increased demand of new bathrooms and wet areas.
Why You Must Use a Licensed Plumber
It is tempting to try and save money by doing some of the work yourself or hiring an unlicensed handyman. However, in Queensland, it is illegal for anyone other than a licensed plumber to perform plumbing and drainage work. More importantly, using an unlicensed person puts your home and your finances at massive risk.
The Master Plumbers Advantage
Scarborough Plumbing is a proud member of the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) — the peak industry body representing Queensland’s plumbing contractors. As the MPAQ states: “Master Plumbers are appropriately licensed and abide by a code of conduct that helps to ensure consumers have that extra level of protection.”
When you hire an MPAQ member for your renovation, you are guaranteed strict licensing with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), work completed to the highest Australian Standards, and protection under the QBCC’s home warranty insurance scheme for eligible works over $3,300. If an unlicensed person does the work, your home insurance may be completely voided in the event of a flood or leak.
4 Questions to Ask Your Plumber Before Starting
1. Can we actually move the plumbing to where I want it?
Just because you want the toilet on the opposite wall does not mean it is easily achievable. Moving waste pipes often requires cutting into concrete slabs or navigating structural floor joists. Your plumber can tell you what is feasible and what will blow out your budget.
2. Will my current hot water system cope?
If your renovation involves adding a second bathroom or a large freestanding bath, your existing hot water system might not be big enough. Your plumber can assess your system and recommend whether an upgrade — such as a new, efficient Rheem heat pump — is necessary.
3. Do you handle the council paperwork?
Major plumbing changes often require submitting As Constructed drainage plans to the local council. Ask your plumber if they handle this compliance paperwork as part of their service. As an MPAQ member, Scarborough Plumbing manages this process seamlessly.
4. Are you licensed for gas fitting too?
If your kitchen renovation involves installing a new gas cooktop or oven, you need a licensed gas fitter. Anthony Brady holds both plumbing and gas fitting licences, so Scarborough Plumbing can handle the complete job.
Start Your Renovation on the Right Foot
A successful renovation starts with expert advice and quality workmanship. Contact Scarborough Plumbing today on 0400 322 335 to discuss the plumbing requirements for your upcoming bathroom, kitchen, or laundry renovation.
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