Plumbing Installation in Barcelona | New Sockets, Appliances and Redistribution

You bought a new appliance and you don't have a water connection nearby: It is the most common case, especially with low-consumption dishwashers or front-loading washing machines. Installing a specific water point for the appliance avoids having to lengthen hoses in an improvised way, which reduces the risk of flooding and maintains the manufacturer's warranty (many brands require professional installation).

You want to install an outdoor tap on the terrace or garden: In Barcelona, where many homes have large terraces (such as in Les Corts or Sarrià), an outdoor tap makes watering plants and cleaning floors much easier without having to drag hoses from the bathroom.

You are going to renovate the kitchen and change the location of the sink or countertop: A redistribution of the plumbing is a delicate job, because it involves lengthening cold and hot water sections, but also ensuring an adequate slope in the drain to prevent future blockages. We execute this change by planning the new route without affecting the building's structure.

The risks of doing it without a professional: A poorly adjusted connection or a poor quality hose can cause a gradual leak behind the furniture, which you won't detect until the wood has swollen and mold appears. Furthermore, a layout without the proper slope in the drain generates chronic blockages that end up requiring expensive unblocking. Investing in a professional installation from the beginning is always more cost-effective.

At Plumber Express we only work with materials that meet the UNE-EN 15875 standard. For pipes, we use Uponor brand multilayer, which includes the aluminum layer welded by ultrasound (not superimposed), which guarantees a perfect oxygen barrier. The angle valves are made of forged brass with a stainless steel sphere, capable of withstanding millions of opening and closing cycles without losing tightness. The flexible hoses we install are braided in AISI 304 stainless steel, with an inner EPDM gasket, resistant to high pressures and temperatures up to 90°C.

In the Gràcia neighborhood, many buildings are from the early 20th century with supply networks that were not designed for high flats. When we install an appliance in an attic in Gràcia, we have to measure the static and dynamic pressure. If the pressure is low (less than 2 bars), we may need to install an auxiliary pressure group or, at least, size the pipes with a larger diameter (for example, 20 mm instead of 16 mm) to compensate for the pressure drop over long stretches. This is one of the particularities we resolve daily and that only a plumber with local experience can anticipate.

We recently completed the full redistribution of plumbing in a kitchen of a flat on **Carrer Enric Granados (Eixample)**. The client wanted to move the sink to a central island, 4 meters from the general downpipe. We traced multilayer pipes under the accessible false ceiling, avoiding chipping the original hydraulic floor (protected by heritage regulations). We installed a bottle trap with a quick cleaning system for the island and connected the dishwasher with a 1/4 turn stopcock. The result was a flawless finish, without a single drop of water and with the client having total autonomy to shut off the island's supply without affecting the rest of the flat.

We design the custom installation: We don't do patches or improvised adaptations. We plan the network so that you have the right pressure at all points and can use several taps at once without the flow suffering.

Technicians specialized in new builds and rehabilitation: We understand the particularities of working in old buildings (brick vaults, wooden beams) and also in new builds with plasterboard. We know where to route the pipes without weakening the structure.

2-year installation guarantee: If a joint fails or a material shows defects during this period, we will come to your home at no additional cost, with the same professionalism as the first day.

Before drilling or connecting anything, let our professionals design the best solution for your home. Free quote, no-obligation visit and deadlines adjusted to your work. At Plumber Express, new plumbing is also done with the same urgency and quality as emergency repairs.