Developing the basement and needed a full bathroom rough-in including a slab cut. Right Choice coordinated with our reno timeline, pulled the permit, did beautiful ABS work and passed inspection first time. The inspector even commented on how clean the workmanship was.
Drain Installation Vancouver
Drain Hookup & Installation in Vancouver
New drain rough-ins, hookups, and replacements for renovations, basement developments, and additions. Code-compliant ABS and cast-iron work across Vancouver.
Drain Hookup & Installation in Vancouver, BC
Whether you're developing a basement, renovating a bathroom, adding a laundry room, or finishing a suite, the drainage rough-in has to be done right the first time. Right Choice Plumbing handles drain hookup and drain installation in Vancouver and surrounding cities for everything from a single sink branch line to a full multi-fixture rough-in.
Our Vancouver plumbers install ABS drain, waste, and vent (DWV) piping to BC plumbing code, with the proper slope, supports, venting, and cleanouts. We coordinate with your renovation timeline so the rough-in goes in before drywall, the inspection passes the first time, and the final hookups (toilet, vanity, tub/shower, kitchen sink, laundry) happen on schedule.
We also tie new drain installations into existing main stacks, install upstream cleanouts where required, set new vent terminations through the roof, and handle the trickier work of connecting to older cast-iron stacks in heritage Vancouver homes. Every drain installation is built clean, leak-tested, and inspected.
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Common Drain Installation Projects We Handle
- Basement development - full bathroom, kitchenette, or suite rough-in
- Bathroom renovation - toilet, vanity, tub/shower drain reroute
- Kitchen renovation - relocating sink or adding island drain
- Adding a laundry room - standpipe and box hookup
- Adding a second bathroom or ensuite
- Replacing failed cast-iron drain stack with ABS
- Garage drain and floor drain installation
- Wet bar / bar sink rough-in
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Drain Hookup & Installation Photo Gallery
A look at real drain hookup & installation jobs our Vancouver plumbers have completed - diagnostics, repairs, installations, and finished results.
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Real Google reviews from customers who hired Right Choice Plumbing for drain hookup & installation across Greater Vancouver.
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Added a second-floor laundry standpipe in a heritage house with cast-iron stacks. Tied the new ABS into the existing stack with a proper shielded coupling, vented it correctly, and tested everything before drywall. Exactly the kind of careful work old houses need.
Relocated our kitchen sink during a renovation and added a dishwasher hookup. The plumber rough-in was on schedule for the cabinet install, the trap and vent are textbook, and everything passed inspection. Communicated well throughout - made the whole reno less stressful.
Our service promise
Quality Drain Hookup & Installation You Can Count On
Every drain hookup & installation job we take on is backed by licensed BC plumbers, upfront fair pricing, and our workmanship warranty. No surprise fees, no high-pressure upsells - just fast, fair & honest work across Vancouver, North & West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Coquitlam, with true 24/7 emergency coverage when you need it.
What sets us apart
Why Choose Right Choice Plumbing?
Customer-First Service
We treat your home like our own - clean boots, drop cloths, tidy work, and a friendly face from start to finish.
Up-Front Pricing
No surprise fees and no high-pressure upsells. You get the price before we start the work, every single time.
Licensed BC Plumbers
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Our crew handles plumbing, gas, hot water tanks, and drainage to code.
Fast Response Times
From burst pipes to blocked drains, we move fast. Same-day appointments and true 24/7 emergency coverage.
Common questions
Drain Hookup & Installation Frequently Asked Questions
How much does drain installation cost in Vancouver?
Drain installation pricing depends on scope: a single sink branch line is very different from a full basement bathroom rough-in. After a quick on-site assessment we'll give you a clear, itemized quote. Most jobs come in well under what most homeowners expect.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. We pull the plumbing permit, install to BC plumbing code, and coordinate the rough-in and final inspection with the municipality. You don't have to chase anything.
Can you tie a new drain into my old cast-iron stack?
Yes. Older Vancouver homes often have cast-iron drain stacks. We use proper rubber or shielded couplings to tie new ABS into existing cast iron cleanly and to code.
How long does a basement bathroom drain rough-in take?
Depending on whether the slab needs to be cut, a basement bathroom rough-in typically takes 2–5 working days. We'll give you a realistic schedule before starting work.
Brands we service
Drain Installation Work We Specialize In
Whether you need premium fixtures or standard models, our licensed Vancouver plumbers have the skills and parts to get your drain hookup & installation job done right.
Basement Bathroom Rough-In
We rough in toilet, vanity, and tub/shower drains for new basement bathrooms - from slab cuts to vent ties - built to BC code and inspection-ready.
Kitchen Drain Hookup
New kitchen sinks, dishwashers, and disposal hookups installed cleanly with the right traps, vents, and slope so everything drains properly.
Laundry Standpipe Installation
New laundry standpipes installed in basements, second-floor laundries, and suites - properly sized, vented, and tied into the main stack.
Cast-Iron to ABS Transitions
Heritage Vancouver homes often have cast-iron stacks. We tie new ABS rough-ins into existing cast iron with the right shielded couplings.
Floor Drain Installation
New floor drains for basements, garages, utility rooms, and mechanical rooms - properly trapped, vented, and tied to the main line.
Bar / Wet Bar Sink Drain
New bar sink and wet bar drain hookups - small jobs done right, with the proper venting so water and air both flow correctly.
Drain Hookup & Installation service area
Drain Hookup & Installation Across Greater Vancouver
Right Choice Plumbing offers drain hookup & installation throughout Vancouver and surrounding cities - one call, one crew, one accountability.
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Other Plumbing & Drainage Services
Need help with something different? Our licensed Vancouver plumbers handle every kind of plumbing and drainage call - from emergencies to installs.
Drain Hookup & Installation Across Greater Vancouver Cities We Serve
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Same-day Plumber in Vancouver
Our hometown. Licensed plumbers across Downtown, Kitsilano, East Van, Kerrisdale, Mount Pleasant, Point Grey and every neighbourhood in between.
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~20 min Plumber in North Vancouver
Hot water tanks, leak repairs and emergency plumber service across Lynn Valley, Lonsdale, Deep Cove, Edgemont and the rest of the North Shore.
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~25 min Plumber in West Vancouver
Full plumbing & drainage for West Van - Ambleside, Dundarave, British Properties and Horseshoe Bay. Premium fixtures, careful work, fair pricing.
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~20 min Plumber in Burnaby
Plumbing repair, drain cleaning and hot water tank installation across Brentwood, Metrotown, Lougheed and Burnaby Heights - same-day in most cases.
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~25 min Plumber in Richmond
Licensed plumber service across Richmond - Steveston, Brighouse, Terra Nova and Hamilton. Backflow, sewer, perimeter drainage and emergency calls.
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~35 min Plumber in Coquitlam
Tri-Cities plumber serving Coquitlam - Maillardville, Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain and Town Centre. Drainage, hot water tanks and emergency service.
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