Design-build plumbing
Design-Build Plumbing in St. Louis
We design the plumbing and build it, working alongside your architect, general contractor and owner, so the system is worked out before the walls close.
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One team for plumbing design and installation
Plumbing is easy to overlook until it is behind a wall. On a design-build project, Linek Plumbing Company takes responsibility for the plumbing design and for building it. Owners and general contractors get one team that works through the details early, when changes are least costly.
Our licensed plumbers coordinate with your architect, engineers and the other trades, so the plumbing fits with everything around it before work begins.
Scope
Plumbing design and installation
Project types
New construction, tenant finish and renovation
Works with
General contractors, owners, developers and design teams
Service area
St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County and Jefferson County
How a design-build plumbing project works
Four phases, each with a clear handoff. The details change from project to project, but the order stays the same.
01
Scope and goals
We start with what the building needs to do: fixtures, equipment, loads, schedule and budget. Early conversations with the owner and general contractor set the plumbing scope.
02
Design and coordination
We prepare the plumbing design and coordinate it with the architect, engineers and other trades, so routing, clearances and equipment locations are settled on paper.
03
Pricing and plan
The scope and price are reviewed with you before construction work begins, so everyone has the same plan for cost and schedule.
04
Installation and turnover
Licensed plumbers install the system, coordinate inspections and walk through the finished work with you at turnover.
Start the conversation
Bring us in while the design is still open
Tell us about the building and where the project stands. A person from Linek Plumbing Company will follow up.
What owners and general contractors get
One point of contact
One team answers for the plumbing design and the installation, so questions do not pass between parties.
Coordinated before it is built
Routing, equipment and clearances are worked out early, which helps avoid conflicts in the field.
A scope in writing
The scope is written down and reviewed with you, so everyone understands what is included.
Design-build or plan and spec?
Design-build
A fit when the plumbing design is not complete, or when you want the team that builds the plumbing to help shape it.
Plan and spec
We also price plumbing from complete plans and specifications prepared by your design team.
Not sure which fits your project? Call us or send a project request, and we will talk it through.
Buildings we design and build plumbing for
Our design-build work covers new construction, tenant finish and renovation in these kinds of buildings.
Offices
Retail and tenant finish
Restaurants and food service
Grocery stores
Schools and education
Healthcare and medical offices
Warehouse and industrial
Automotive
Churches and community buildings
Design-build plumbing in practice
A few recent projects where Linek Plumbing Company provided the plumbing design and the installation. Tap Read more on any project for the scope.
Gateway Science Academy
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- Systems: sanitary waste and vent, roof drainage, and domestic hot and cold water.
- Fixtures: a dozen wall-hung toilets and ADA bottle-filling stations.
- Equipment: a booster pump and a tankless water heater.
- Roof drainage: seven roof drains with overflows.
National Council of Jewish Women
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We plumbed the first renovation phase, then took on design-build plumbing for a second phase that converts space for retail use.
- Design: permit drawings.
- Installation: new fixtures and a breakroom.
Good Clean Dog
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- Bathing: six bathing tubs and a step-in shower.
- Hot water: two tankless gas water heaters with built-in recirculation, so hot water is ready at every tub.
- Drainage: floor drains throughout the grooming and mechanical areas.
- Protection: a hair trap to protect the drains.
Planning a project?
Tell us about the building and where you are in design, and a person from Linek Plumbing Company will follow up.
See more in our commercial plumbing projects.
Design-build plumbing questions
What is design-build plumbing?
Design-build means one company is responsible for both the plumbing design and the installation. Linek Plumbing Company designs the plumbing system and then builds it, working with the owner, general contractor and design team.
When should we bring in a plumber on a design-build project?
As early as you can. Plumbing affects layout, structure and utilities, so early input helps the architect and general contractor. We also join projects after a general contractor has been selected.
Do you work with our architect and engineers?
Yes. We coordinate the plumbing design with the architect, engineers and other trades on the project.
What information helps you get started?
The project address, building type, schedule and who the contacts are. A floor plan or sketch helps if you have one. If you do not have drawings yet, tell us what you know and we will start there.
Do you also bid plan and spec projects?
Yes. We also price plumbing from complete plans and specifications.
How is design-build plumbing priced?
Pricing depends on the scope of the project, so we do not publish firm prices. We review the scope with you, and you understand the price before work begins. Call (314) 962-0956 or send a project request to get started.
Where do you do design-build plumbing?
We serve St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County and Jefferson County, including all municipalities in them.
Have a project coming up?
Tell us about the building, the schedule and where you are in design. A person from Linek Plumbing Company will follow up.
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