A luxury bathroom remodel is all about the details, but a beautiful freestanding tub doesn’t mean much if the plumbing lines behind the wall aren’t perfectly aligned to feed the faucet.

Customer Issue: The homeowner wanted a modern freestanding tub, but the existing plumbing stubs were in the wrong spot. In bathroom design, a few inches off means the finish trim won’t line up, creating an expensive headache for both the tile contractor and the homeowner.

What We Did: Our team for this job, David and Everett, stepped in to reroute the lines. They ran flexible PEX hot and cold supply lines through the framing and transitioned smoothly to rigid copper stubs. Using a heavy-duty steel support bracket, they locked those copper lines exactly in place so they won’t budge an inch when the final faucet is mounted.

Result: Perfectly centered, rock-solid stub-outs framed beautifully against the cement backer board, ready for the tile team to do their magic without any delays.

Why It Matters: Plumbing is a system design. If a faucet stub is loose or crooked, it leads to leaks behind the wall or a crooked faucet that ruins the aesthetic. Hiring a code-conscious professional ensures your rough-in is secure, perfectly spaced, and built to last long-term.

Here to Help: Kudos to David and Everett for their precision work! Whether you’re a homeowner dreaming of an upgrade or a contractor looking for a reliable partner in Lawrenceburg or across Central Kentucky, Right There Plumbing has you covered. Check out our Services Page to get started on your next project!

HVAC Gas Line Installation – Frankfort, KY 40601

Our team recently worked in Frankfort to run a new gas service for a heating and air system. For a home’s HVAC to run safely and efficiently, it needs a fuel source that’s properly sized and built to last.

The Project A local homeowner needed a code-compliant gas supply to power their heating unit. Ensuring the fuel source is installed to professional standards is essential for the long-term performance and safety of the system.

Technical Execution The team installed 60 feet of rugged 3/4″ black iron pipe. This wasn’t a simple straight shot; Trenton and Wyatt navigated the crawlspace using 90-degree elbows to work around the structural joist runs. To meet specific equipment requirements, the team used threaded reducer couplings to transition from the 3/4″ main line to the 1/2″ furnace connection. They also installed a 3/4″ ball valve for a reliable shut-off and a vertical sediment trap to protect the system.

The Result The finished system is leak-free and fully code-compliant, right down to the yellow identification tags used for inspection. We use threaded black iron because it’s the standard for durability in Kentucky homes. The sediment trap is a non-negotiable addition—it catches debris and moisture before they reach the furnace burners, preventing expensive repairs down the road.

Here to Help Right There Plumbing serves all of Central Kentucky with straightforward, professional plumbing work – including gas lines. If you need your gas lines updated or a new system hooked up, we’re here to help.

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Gas Water Heater Installation & Code Compliance Upgrade – Paris, KY – 40361

Customer Issue

The homeowner needed a new gas water heater installed, providing a perfect opportunity to upgrade the entire setup to modern safety and performance standards.

What We Did

We installed a premium Richmond gas water heater. We integrated a thermal expansion tank with a heavy-duty side-mounting bracket, ran rigid copper piping directly out of the top of the heater, and carefully configured the gas vent with the exact pitch and clearances required for proper ventilation.

Why It Matters

Plumbing codes aren’t just red tape—they keep your home safe and appliances running longer. Here is what makes a proper gas water heater installation stand out:

–Thermal Expansion Tank: When water heats up, it expands. In a closed plumbing system, that extra volume has nowhere to go, creating pressure spikes. The expansion tank acts as a cushion, absorbing that stress so your pipes, faucets, and the water heater itself don’t warp or leak prematurely.

–Copper Top Connections: Code requires rigid piping coming directly off the unit because it handles the highest initial heat cycles without degrading, ensuring a solid connection.

–Gas Venting Specs: Proper alignment, draft configuration, and secure joints aren’t optional. Ensuring the vent rises cleanly keeps dangerous combustion gases like carbon monoxide moving up and out of your living spaces.

Here to Help

Great work by Trenton on our team. If you’re in the Paris, KY 40361 area (or anywhere in Central Kentucky) and need help with code-compliant water heater and plumbing installations, Right There Plumbing is here to help – check out all of our services.

Complete Duplex Plumbing Overhaul – Lexington, KY 40503

Sometimes valuable upgrades are buried behind the walls, under the foundation, and up in the attic! We are wrapping up an extensive, down-to-the-studs duplex plumbing remodel in Lexington, KY. Here is a snapshot of what our dedicated plumbing team has accomplished.

Complete Gut & Repipe: Stripped out all old, failing metal lines and replaced with durable PEX for water supply and PVC for drains/vents.

True Duplex Separation: Completely split the water supplies and sewer systems between units. If one side ever needs maintenance, the other unit won’t lose service.

Kitchen & Dual Bath Overhauls: Ramped up functionality with brand-new rough-ins and installs for a modern kitchen setup, multiple custom shower systems, vanities, and toilets.

Smart Space Engineering: Rerouted and consolidated vents straight through the attic, and engineered the new main sewer line perfectly to maintain maximum headspace in the basement.

Main Sewer Replacement: Core-drilled a fresh foundation exit, ran the new main line, and capped off the old system for a completely fresh start.

From the attic vents to the underground sewer main, this multi-family property is completely future-proofed for its owners and tenants!

Got an investment property or an older home in the Lexington or Central Kentucky area that needs a total plumbing restart? Right There Plumbing can get the job done for you.

Call or email us to schedule a consultation and check out our remodel services.

Kitchen Remodel Plumbing – Georgetown, KY – 40324

When you’re doing a kitchen remodel, it’s easy to focus on cabinets and tile. But a customer here in Georgetown called us to get the plumbing dialed in as well. They needed a reliable system to support their brand-new appliances and a water heater upgrade.

Customer Issue The homeowner was mid-renovation and needed a plumbing expert to integrate new plumbing lines for their appliances and ensure the home’s water system could keep up with a modern household’s demands.

What We Did Trenton on our team got to work installing a high-efficiency AO Smith 50-gallon water heater. To make sure it lasts for years to come, he equipped it with a thermal expansion tank and used a professional mix of copper fittings and PEX supply lines. This high-efficiency unit is a great choice for keeping utility bills low. He also finished the hookup for a new white Whirlpool dishwasher, making sure every connection was tight and right.

Result & Why It Matters Even though the kitchen is still in the middle of the remodel, the home is now ready for the final finishes. Doing this work right the first time protects your home investment and prevents the headache of future leaks behind your new cabinets.

Here to Help If you live in the 40324 area or anywhere in central Kentucky and are planning a remodel, the Right There Plumbing team is here to help with honest, expert service.

Explore our services: https://rightthereplumbing.com/services/

Garage Bathroom Installation – Springfield, KY – 40069

Customer Issue A lot of folks use their garages for nothing but storage, but this homeowner wanted to make their space more livable. They needed a full, working bathroom put into a garage that didn’t have any existing plumbing. Starting from scratch in a garage requires a plan to get the most out of the square footage.

What We Did Our team members, Trenton and Wyatt, did a plumbing rough-in. Dealing with an existing concrete garage floor takes specific expertise to ensure everything drains correctly. They performed a final install of a new toilet, shower, and a vanity. To provide hot water without wasting space, they integrated a high-efficiency tankless electric water heater.

Result We turned an empty corner of a garage into a code-compliant, fully functional bathroom. All fixtures are securely installed and built to last. The project adds serious value and utility to the building, making the garage a much more versatile part of the home.

Why It Matters When you’re adding a bathroom to a garage, a professional rough-in is the only way to avoid major headaches later. We chose a tankless electric water heater for this project because it provides on-demand hot water without hogging the valuable floor space a bulky storage tank would require. As local Kentucky plumbers, we focus on straightforward, cost-effective solutions that make your home systems work exactly like they’re supposed to.

Here to Help If you are located in Springfield or anywhere in Central Kentucky and are looking to add a bathroom to your garage or shop, Right There Plumbing is ready to help.  Check out the services that we offer.