i would prefer they had the same water pressure and capabilities. what would this job entail? would it be easy for the builders to do it if we were having a new house built? would they probably charge me to do that? how much?
2007-12-18 19:29:53 · 4 answers · asked by whosajiggawhat? 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Basically, you're looking at more than doubling the amount of materials and work for a plumber. It's hard to say what it might cost you to do that in a new house construction since it may be something that the builder is willing to negotiate. Usually, the price of a house is based on a typical set-up but some are flexible enough to make some trade-offs. You would just have to ask.
As for what it would involve, your plumber would have to split the water line coming to the shower and then route one either under or around the shower to get to the other side or may have to run another line. Obviously you'll need a duplicate of everything - valve, trim, shower head, etc. If I had to guess on the price I would say it would be at least $750 - $1000 (if not more) when it's all said and done but there are plenty of pros on this board who will give you a better idea on price. Another thing that may come into play is that if you're using a fiberglass insert, it may not be designed to accept two valves. If you're using tile or cultured marble it's not a problem but it will be more work.
As an alternative would a multihead shower on the same wall work? It's an easier job although the materials can get expensive.
2007-12-18 21:20:42 · answer #1 · answered by scobranchi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The price would depend on the local wage scale. It is much easier to do when building a house than adding later. You will need larger water supply lines to the unit and probably a larger water heater. At 2-1/2 gallons per minute per head, you will be using a lot of water.
2007-12-19 08:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To install a double shower in a new house would be much easier than retrofitting an older house.
You should use a larger supply pipe for your hot and cold water but other than that the extra costs would be only for the parts and labor.
2007-12-19 08:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forgive this and I really don't have a Plumbers notion, but I know one thing.
I WANT the shower stall shown in the commercial that shows a serviceman, Maytag? Cable guy? Plumber? In a great shower, with water and jets, and great tile work from every angle.
Steven Wolf
2007-12-19 08:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋