The last stage of plumbing
Fixture installation, also called trim, happens after rough-in, inspection, wall finishing and flooring. It is also where mistakes show. A crooked toilet, a leaking faucet or a mismatched finish is visible to everyone.
Our plumbers work from the approved fixture schedule and coordinate with our carpenters and millwork crew, so countertops are cut for the right sink and blocking is in the right place.
What gets installed
- Toilets, urinals and flush valves
- Lavatories, sinks and faucets
- Drinking fountains and bottle fillers
- Janitor and mop sinks
- Kitchen sinks, prep sinks and pre-rinse units
- Emergency eyewash and shower stations
- Water heaters and equipment connections for dishwashers, ice machines and coffee systems
- Accessible fixtures and controls
Selecting fixtures
Choice affects maintenance and cost. Commercial-grade fixtures take more use than residential ones. Touchless fixtures reduce touching but depend on power or batteries. Low-flow fixtures save water but need compatible drain slopes.
Lead times on fixtures can run long, particularly for specialty finishes. Order early, and confirm that rough-in dimensions match the actual product.
Accessibility and testing
Accessible fixtures need correct mounting heights, clearances and controls. The National Building Code, Alberta Edition, sets these, and inspectors check them. We confirm dimensions at rough-in, when changes are cheap.
Each fixture is tested for leaks, flow and drainage before handover. Aerators are cleaned of debris, hot and cold connections are checked and traps are filled.
Owner-supplied equipment is common, particularly in restaurants and clinics. Share the specifications early, since connection requirements vary widely. Our plumbing and electrical crews connect equipment in the same visit, where possible. At handover we leave you with shutoff locations, spare parts lists and care instructions, and a plumbing maintenance plan if you want one.