Thread: Moving Washer/Utility Drain in New Slab

I am in the process of having a new home built in the Houston Texas area by a local builder. Unfortunately, the plumbing or drain for the washer in the utility room was placed in the slab 16 inches from the wall and ended up in the closet under the stairs. They are telling me they can move the drain without jeopardizing the integrity of the slab or creating future drain problems with the washer. My concern is possible damage to the slab, drainage problems in the future if moved and the angle of the drain if left in current location. If the drain is left under the stairs in the back lower part of the closet, it could be walled off and no one would see it. However, I am concerned about the correct angle and resale value on the house. Any advice would be appreciated?

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Originally Posted by Judy Norris

I am in the process of having a new home built in the Houston Texas area by a local builder. Unfortunately, the plumbing or drain for the washer in the utility room was placed in the slab 16 inches from the wall and ended up in the closet under the stairs. They are telling me they can move the drain without jeopardizing the integrity of the slab or creating future drain problems with the washer. My concern is possible damage to the slab, drainage problems in the future if moved and the angle of the drain if left in current location. If the drain is left under the stairs in the back lower part of the closet, it could be walled off and no one would see it. However, I am concerned about the correct angle and resale value on the house. Any advice would be appreciated?

Ms. Norris: Assuming that you have competent contractors there is no great amount of difficulty involved in moving the drain. Even if they should accidentally cut a post-tension strand, these are rather easily reparable.

It's a fairly common occurrence in new construction to relocate a plumbing pipe or drain line once someone discovers the mistake. Cutting the slab isn't hard at all and shouldn't cause any damage.

They might be able to re-route the drain without cutting into the floor if it can be offset under the stairs. Since you mentioned a wall to hide the drain this could be what they have on their mind. And there is no reason it will not work if done properly.

Thank you for the information.

How do we report a post to Brian? Seems there used to be a button that I cannot find...

Originally Posted by Jim Luttrall

How do we report a post to Brian? Seems there used to be a button that I cannot find...

Just the contact us button and choose your option. Or hit the report button :-)

Originally Posted by Jim Luttrall

How do we report a post to Brian? Seems there used to be a button that I cannot find...

JL:

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Originally Posted by Jim Luttrall

Where the heck is the report button?

I know you are kidding but the report button is at the bottom right of every post on every thread Unless you updated to some new strange browser and it just does no show.