How tough is it to put a bathroom in a basement?

Question

includes tolite, shower, sink and framing. i'm kind of scared about doing the pluming

Answer 1

The first andsecond guys are partially correct. Yes, the Drains are always the most difficult part. Don't ever allow anyone to jack-hammer in the basement there are vent and Drain pipes under your floor and in older homes they are cast iron.You could break loose an existing drain and have an emergency plumbing call!!! I worked for a plumber and dated 2 others so I have seen lots and lots of plumbing calls. If I were you, I would call a reputable plumber to come over and "mark" draw the lines on your floor with a permanent marker where you need to dig up the floor. That is where the drains will tie into the existing drains. (that are there) from your "new fixtures to your existing drain lines. you will be laying probally 4" pipe (drain) under the floor so figure about a 6 " width by several feet to be cracked up on that floor with a sludg hammer and chisil by you. Collect some buckets (empty 5 gal paint buckets work great to put the back fill in - the dirt under the concrete that you will be putting back over the pipe when it is in place) Right there you will save 900-1,200 bucks. That is the most time consuming and back breaking work for a plumber that will save you MONEY. Don't get a corner shower because they are the most complicated to install & those fancy Pedistal sinks are a pain as well. I recommend the vanity type sink. Gerber faucet fixturs are very standard and sturdy in the industry. Delta is good too. I trashed a beautiful Moen fixture because you have to write to the manufacturer for a washer! No retro -fitting was avail. $220 in the trash. Standard brand changes their stuff so oftern that their parts become oblolute after a few years. Usually bathtubs are not code in a basement either. As for that platform Idea. I had fun removing one of those years ago. Had to tear out a complete bathroom because the drains need to be under the concrete (burried) for "Code". Fixtures are pretty simple to install with the hot & cold supply lines and shut offs but you may want to have a plumber help you by recommending the best place for the toilet, sink, & shower (make suggestions as to where you may want though and a good plumber will ask ) keep them close to the "christmas tree" which is the big pipe comming down the basement with branches going up to your existing drains. and extending down thru your concrete floor. Especially that toilet! Tip- when you line up your toilet, sink & shower you will save money on copper pipe. If you are going to sodder your copper supply lines make sure to wipe those joints(white t-shirt material works best), because because if you don't they will turn green or petina which leads to corrosion later as well as leaks.
Don't use PVC for supply lines because they are a health hazzard-emmit chemicals into the water supply, but for drains they are good (used in new construction now a days) I wish you well!!

Answer 2

If you have a high ceiling in the basement, build a floor on top of the concrete for the plumbing. I've done that when the homeowner didn't want to jack hammer up the concrete because of the mess it makes.

Answer 3

Its not that hard. you need an ejection pump. it is a tank with a pump in it that will pump all the waste water up into you existing plumbing waste line. you have to sink the tank into the ground (you will have to break up some concrete) and pipe all of the waste lines from the new bathroom into that.

Answer 4

If you soil pipe from the toilet comes down into the basement it is not too bad. Send me an email and what you want to do and I will try to help you.

Answer 5

You will need to pump your waste uphill?
Visit your builders merchant and ask about a product called
sani-flo. suggest you contact them direct for technical help
re heights of drains etc

Answer 6

plumbing is the hardest part namely the drainage pipes as you might have to cut concrete to put in the drainage pipes rest is easy to do in comparasion