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Safety Measures During A Kitchen Remodel

Summers is the time when homeowners in Suffolk County, Long Island choose to upgrade their kitchen. The upgrade project may come at a cost, but people do their best to make it fun and exciting. As you look into your current finances and how you can budget for the kitchen remodeling, also consider what lies behind the walls.

The renovations will involve some plumbing, and you should make sure that everything is up to code. Below are some of the essential things worth considering that will ensure your plumbing is
safe when remodeling your kitchen.

Plumbing Lines

Getting the piping and drainage right in the kitchen is essential to keeping the place functional. During the upgrades, the floor and walls may have to be knocked down and the counters too. It is easy for the plumbing to be damaged during this process, and this is not something you want to happen. You need the lines in good order so that you avoid the additional costs of fixing the damaged
pipes and drains. The plumbing may be at the sink and dishwater, built-in water and ice dispenser for the refrigerator, a pot-filler over the stove, or even a second sink in the new island.

Gas Lines

Most homes in Suffolk County have a stove and an oven that runs on gas. Moreover, some of the top eateries in Long Island have gas cooktops. The smallest gas leak can turn into a costly disaster. Given this, homeowners should locate the gas lines and ensure they are protected during the renovations.

Electrical Wiring

Some of the electrical components have lines that run behind the walls. The modern kitchens have different appliances that run on electric power – the toaster, cooker, blender, grinder, mixer, fridge, microwave, and oven. The placement of some of these devices requires plug-in power outlets installed along the shelves and counters.

Meeting such a demand for electric power in the kitchen is made possible if the electricity lines are in their rightful places, properly situated and protected from moisture and keep them from being exposed. You have to keep this in mind when remodeling your kitchen to avoid costly mishaps. Such a requirement may necessitate the need to contact a plumber and electrician to help you locate and secure the electricity lines.

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