The permit comes before the pipe
In Jacksonville Beach, plumbing work starts with a permit. The city uses a plumbing e-permit managed by the Building Inspection Division, and its application states that work may not begin until a permit is approved and posted on site. If you are planning a remodel, build the permit step into the schedule, not the end.
The application asks for the classification of work: alteration, new, re-pipe, repair, fuel gas or other. It also asks whether your water source is city or well and whether gas is natural or propane. Pick the wrong box and the paperwork can stall, so we fill it out for jobs we install.
Work types listed on the city plumbing application
- DWV on private property (drain, waste and vent piping)
- Gas piping only
- Grease interceptor
- Irrigation
- Pool piping
City plans follow the Florida Building Code 2023 edition. If you plan to do some of the work yourself, the city has different signature requirements for owners, including an Owner Builder Disclosure Statement. For anything about which jobs need a permit, ask the Building Inspection Division at 904-247-6100.
What we install
Fixtures and fittings
Sinks, faucets, toilets, showers, tubs, laundry hookups and outdoor spigots, set level and tested for leaks.
Supply and drain lines
New water lines and drain, waste and vent piping for additions, conversions and relocated fixtures.
Water heater connections
Gas, electric and tankless connections, shutoff valves, expansion tank and vent routing. See water heater installation for the full job.
Gas piping
Gas lines for ranges, dryers, heaters and grills, pressure tested before they are put in service.
Irrigation and pool piping
Supply and backflow connections for irrigation, plus pool piping, both of which are listed permit types on the city form.
Rough-in for a new bathroom or remodel
Rough-in is the plumbing inside the walls and floor before the finish surfaces go on. Drains must slope correctly, vents have to connect to the stack, and supply lines need the right fittings at the right heights. Once the tile and drywall are in, nothing here can be fixed without demolition.
We set the drain, vent and supply stubs to match your fixture specifications. Before covering anything, we pressure test the supply lines and fill the drains with water to check for leaks. The city inspection happens at this stage too, so the inspector can see the work before it disappears. If an older house needs its supply lines replaced as part of the project, that is covered under repiping.
Kitchen plumbing installation
A kitchen remodel touches several lines at once: the sink supply, the drain with its vent, a dishwasher hookup, a disposal and sometimes a gas line to a new range. We lay out all of these together so the drain trap is not fighting the cabinet and the stop valves are reachable.
If you want a new disposal, we install the unit and the drain connection together. For problems with an existing unit, our garbage disposal repair team can fix or replace it. We also make sure the dishwasher drain loops correctly so wastewater cannot siphon back into the sink.
New construction plumbing
On a new build, plumbing happens in stages. Under-slab drains go in before the concrete is poured, then the rough-in goes into the framing, and the finish fixtures arrive at the end. We coordinate with your builder so each stage is ready when the other trades need it.
The building inspection steps line up with those stages. The city can only inspect what it can see, so the order matters: test before cover, every time.
New plumbing is built to the code standard for Florida plumbing, the IPC based Florida Building Code, Plumbing, with the permit and inspection steps set by the city building division. Inspection happens while the lines are still open, which is why the walls stay open until it passes.
Planning a build or remodel?
Send us the scope by phone and we will tell you what we need to see, what the permit involves and how the work can be scheduled. Same-day appointments when available. Call (904) 561-8133.
Decisions to make before the work is priced
| Decision | Option A | Option B | How we help you pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixture location | Keep the existing drain and supply | Move the fixture | Moving costs more but may be worth it for layout |
| Water heater | Tank | Tankless | Depends on gas, electric and space |
| Supply pipe | PEX | Copper | PEX is quicker in finished walls and copper suits exposed runs |
| Gas line | Extend an existing line | New dedicated line | Based on load and appliance location |
| Shutoff valves | Reuse old stops | Install new stops | New stops are usually worth installing |
What affects the price of a plumbing installation
We give you a clear price before work starts. Here is what determines it.
Homeowner insurance usually does not pay for new installations or upgrades. It may respond to sudden and accidental damage if something fails later, so keep your permit and invoice paperwork together and photograph the work before it is covered.
Describe the project to our dispatcher and we will explain how your price comes together.
Plumbing Installation questions in Jacksonville Beach
Yes, for jobs we install we pull the permit through the city's plumbing e-permit. The application asks for classification, water source and gas source, and work may not start until the permit is approved and posted.
Rough-in is the pipe inside walls and floors before the surfaces go on. Finish plumbing is the visible part: faucets, toilets, showers and valves. Rough-in gets inspected and tested before it is covered.
Owners doing their own work have different signature requirements with the city, including an Owner Builder Disclosure Statement. Ask the Building Inspection Division at 904-247-6100 about what applies to you before you start.
We handle supply connections and the plumbing side of both. Pool piping and irrigation are separate listed permit types on the city application, so the permit has to match the work.
It depends on whether the floor is slab or raised, how far fixtures are moving and when the inspection can be scheduled. We give you a realistic plan at the walkthrough.
Yes. Gas piping only is a permit type on the city form. We pressure test gas lines before they go into service. If you smell gas, leave the building and call your gas utility or 911.
If you have plans, a sketch or just an idea for the space, tell our dispatcher and we will take it from there.
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