New Construction Plumbing in Cape Coral, FL
9,500+ new construction homes plumbed since 1998. Cape Coral is still building out lot by lot. Canal lots, a shallow water table and the city's utility expansion all change how the plumbing goes in. C&S was founded here in 1998, and we've been plumbing Cape Coral homes ever since.
What changes the plumbing in Cape Coral
Canal lots and a shallow water table
Below-slab drain lines on canal lots sit in sandy fill close to groundwater. Bedding and compaction around the pipe and a test before the pour keep the slope where the plans put it.
UEP water and sewer
In Utilities Extension Program areas, new homes connect to city water and sewer. Where a lot was on septic, abandonment is part of the scope.
City of Cape Coral permitting
Cape Coral issues its own building and plumbing permits and runs its own inspections, separate from unincorporated Lee County.
Permits and inspections in Cape Coral: the City of Cape Coral.
Slab to final, one plumbing sub
What we do in each phase, what we need on site before we show up, and which inspection closes it out.
Phase schedules are coordinated with your superintendent based on project scope, site readiness, material availability, and inspection scheduling.
- Phase 1
Underground / slab layout
Below-slab drain, waste and vent laid to plan, stubbed up and tested before the pour.
What we do
- Fixture layout checked against architectural plans and stub locations marked
- Below-slab DWV trenched, bedded and sloped to plan
- Stub-ups set for every floor fixture and the building drain
- Water service sleeves and slab penetrations
- Test and underground inspection before the pour
What we need from the framer / GC
- Pad graded and compacted to plan elevation
- Stem wall or forms set and lot corners staked
- Current approved plans with final fixture locations
- Pour date, so inspection is passed ahead of it
Underground plumbing inspection before the slab is poured
- Phase 2
2nd rough / top-out
In-wall supply and DWV, vents through the roof, tub and valve rough-in.
What we do
- Water distribution run to every fixture location
- In-wall drain and vent piping; vents through the roof
- Tubs and shower valves set
- Water heater location roughed in
- Test and rough (top-out) inspection before insulation and drywall
What we need from the framer / GC
- Framing complete and trusses set
- Roof dried in (vent penetrations)
- Tubs, shower pans and valve selections on site
- Water heater type and location confirmed
Rough-in / top-out inspection before insulation and drywall
- Phase 3
Trim / set-out
Fixtures, faucets, appliances and water heater set; system started up.
What we do
- Toilets, sinks, faucets and shower trim set
- Dishwasher, disposal and ice-maker connections
- Water heater set and started
- Leak check at every connection
What we need from the framer / GC
- Cabinets and countertops installed
- Tile and paint complete in wet areas
- Fixture package on site (if builder-supplied)
- Appliances delivered
Carried into the final plumbing inspection
- Phase 4
Water & sewer hookup
Service line from the meter and building sewer to the tap, or septic where there's no sewer.
What we do
- Water service from meter to house
- Building sewer to the utility connection
- Cape Coral UEP water, irrigation and sewer connections
- Irrigation tie-in where specified
What we need from the framer / GC
- Meter set / utility tap location confirmed
- Sewer vs. septic determined for the lot
- Clear path from house to connection point
Service line and sewer connection inspections per jurisdiction
- Phase 5
Final
Final inspection passed and the house turned over with water on.
What we do
- Final plumbing inspection called and attended
- Punch items closed
- Plumbing sign-off toward the certificate of occupancy
What we need from the framer / GC
- Other trades complete in wet areas
- Water (and gas, if applicable) turned on
- Final inspection window from your schedule
Final plumbing inspection
Our work in Cape Coral
Jobs we've photographed phase by phase in Cape Coral.
New ConstructionCompletedHansen Homes — 1210 Trim-Out (Cape Coral)
Cape Coral, FL11 photos
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New ConstructionCompletedHansen Homes — 2210 Trim-Out (Cape Coral)
Cape Coral, FL6 photos
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New ConstructionIn progressHansen Homes — New Construction (Cape Coral)
Cape Coral, FL8 photos
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Upcoming starts
Contact our estimating team to discuss upcoming starts, project volume, and scheduling availability.
Where we work
Southwest Florida, from Port Charlotte through Naples.
Talk to estimating
833-PLUMB-IT ext. 0 · office@csplumbinglee.com, or send plans for a bid.
We’re here long after construction is complete.
Lifetime service discount
Homes and commercial properties with new-construction plumbing completed by C&S qualify for a lifetime discount on future plumbing service.
Complimentary first-year visit
New homeowners also receive one complimentary water heater flush and whole-home plumbing inspection during their home’s first year. Call 833-PLUMB-IT ext. 0 within 12 months of home completion to request and schedule your complimentary visit.
Request your visit: 833-PLUMB-IT ext. 0
Customer benefits are separate from warranty terms.
Need our license, COI or W-9 first? See the prequal packet.