What we install most
Tub, shower, vanity and toilet sets, with the drain and vent sized correctly.
Sinks, faucets, disposals and dishwasher connections.
Bypass valves, drain connections and an overflow route.
Frost-free hose bibs and winterizing valves.
Ranges, dryers and grills run to a proper shutoff by licensed persons.
Rough-in, ejector pumps and venting when the drain is below the sewer line.
Start with the drain, not the fixture
Every fixture needs a path for waste: a trap to hold a water seal, a vent to let air in, and a drain sloped to the main. A new bathroom fails or succeeds on those three things before anyone chooses a faucet.
If your drain is below the sewer line or far from the stack, a sewage ejector or a macerating unit may be needed. We check the location and the existing stack before we price anything.
From idea to inspection
- 01
Walk the space
We look at the stack, shutoffs, joist direction and where the main lines run.
- 02
Sketch and rough-in
Supply and drain lines go in before walls close. This is the point to move a fixture cheaply.
- 03
Inspect
Where a permit is required, the township inspects the rough-in before it is covered.
- 04
Set fixtures
Fixtures are mounted, sealed and tested for leaks under pressure. A new tank or tankless unit follows water heater installation rules.
- 05
Walk through
We show you the shutoffs and how to drain a line.
Install jobs and what each one needs
| Job | What it needs | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Swap a toilet or faucet | Shutoff valves that work, correct flange | Stuck stops, rotted floor |
| Add a bathroom | Drain, vent, supply and a permit | Slope, vent distance, floor level |
| Move a kitchen sink | New supply and drain runs, vent check | Cabinet cuts, long drain runs |
| Water softener hookup | Bypass, drain air gap, power | Hardness setting, salt access |
| Outdoor faucet | Interior shutoff, frost-free bib | Call 811 before any digging |
| Gas line to range or grill | Approved pipe, shutoff and pressure test | Licensed work only, leak test |
Rough-in now or fixtures only
If walls are open, the cheapest time to add plumbing is now.
Rough-in during a remodel
Pipes go in with the walls open.
- Easiest time to move fixtures
- Easy to add stubs for a future bath
- Inspection happens before drywall
Fixtures only
Existing lines stay where they are.
- Quicker and lower cost
- Limited to the current layout
- May still need new shutoffs
A frequent regret is closing a wall before adding a stub for a future bathroom or an outdoor line. Ask about it.
Softeners, filters and hard water
New Jersey American Water's published report lists hardness for the Delaware system at 88 mg/L, about 5.1 grains per gallon. That is on the harder side, so softeners and filters are common installation requests in Voorhees.
A softener needs a drain for regeneration, an overflow path, a bypass and a power outlet. If you already have one that leaks at the valve or overflows, we also service the plumbing connections.
Gas hookups are not a weekend project
Connecting a range, dryer or grill to a gas line means pipe, shutoff, pressure test and leak check. If you ever smell gas, leave the building and call the gas utility or 911 before you do anything else.
Switching an appliance from natural gas to propane involves different orifices and pressure, and the work belongs to licensed persons. Ask the Voorhees Construction Department what applies to your job.
What shapes an installation quote
Distance to existing lines
Longer runs mean more pipe and labor.
Access and structure
Slab floors, finished ceilings and joists in the wrong direction add work.
Fixture specification
Wall-hung toilets, freestanding tubs and thermostatic shower valves are bigger jobs.
Pumps and venting
A drain below the sewer needs an ejector.
Permits and inspections
Where a permit is needed, scheduling the inspection adds a step.
Insurance note. Homeowner insurance generally does not cover the cost of a new install, though it may cover water damage if an installation fails suddenly, so check your policy. We give a clear price before work starts. Compare quotes on what is included: permits, shutoffs, and wall repair.
Permits and digging rules in Voorhees
Voorhees permits run through the Construction Department at 2400 Voorhees Town Center, and plumbing must be done by licensed persons. New Jersey's plumbing subcode follows the 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code. Replacing a fixture with no piping change is ordinary maintenance, while new fixtures and layout changes usually need a closer look, so ask the office.
For anything outdoors, call 811 at least three business days before you dig, and hand dig within two feet of marked lines. New dwellings need a sewer connection permit from the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority. Neighbors in Somerdale and West Berlin deal with their own offices.
Source type: Voorhees Construction Department checklist and NJ One CallGet ready before the plumber arrives
- ✓Decide fixture model and size so the rough-in matches
- ✓Measure the space and mark where you want the fixture
- ✓Find the main shutoff and tell us if it sticks
- ✓Clear a path and cover floors
- ✓Have the appliance manual for any connected unit
Sources and references
The points above draw on these public standards, codes and guidelines. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with the agency or utility named before you rely on them.
- New Jersey American Water: published water quality report (Delaware system) and Camden County service territory information
- N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15, adopting the 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code (NJ DCA code update, Summer 2022)
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers FAQ (N.J.S.A. 45:14C-1)
- NJ One Call: call-before-you-dig safety guidance
- Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority: connecting to the sewer
Common questions
Yes. We check the supply, drain and shutoff first, then connect it and test. If the fixture does not fit the existing lines, we say so before starting.
Adding a bathroom means new piping, which goes beyond ordinary maintenance. Permit rules vary, so ask the Voorhees Construction Department before demolition.
Yes, as a licensed job that includes a shutoff and leak test. If you smell gas at any time, leave the building and call the gas utility or 911.
To a floor drain, a standpipe or a laundry tub, with an air gap so wastewater cannot flow back. We also set the overflow route.
It depends on access and the distance to the stack. We lay out the schedule after the walk-through.
Yes. Installs are scheduled, but the 24/7 line stays open for burst pipes and active leaks.