I am extremely glad I found this forum. This looks like this is a great place to seek guidance before I actually pull out the sledge, saws, and hammers (and eye protection of course). I’ve gutted a kitchen and batch before, replumbing, wiring, drywalling, tiling, cabinets, etc,etc, with only a few minor costly mistakes. I realize for this project I need to go below ground and cut/break out the foundation to install a shower drain to rebuild my half bath in the basement. I find bits and pieces of info but hopefully I can get the complete guidance here.
The first picture shows what is existing and what I need. The grey areas shows the actual bathroom area and you can see the utility room drain coming in from behind. I am guessing/assuming the underground pipes for the existing toilet and utility drain. If, what I have read up on so far is correct, I simply need to mark my new pipe line, cut the concrete, and carefully break it out. I’m sure I’ll have plenty of questions on that, but is that the general approach? Once I have the area excavated, I cut my main, connect with a T, glue it all back together, toss in some rock, pour some more concrete, level, smooth, and cover with something you’ll never see through?
The second picture is more of an overhead showing the access to the main is a direct path assuming Jimmy Hoffa is not buried below my house.
The first picture shows what is existing and what I need. The grey areas shows the actual bathroom area and you can see the utility room drain coming in from behind. I am guessing/assuming the underground pipes for the existing toilet and utility drain. If, what I have read up on so far is correct, I simply need to mark my new pipe line, cut the concrete, and carefully break it out. I’m sure I’ll have plenty of questions on that, but is that the general approach? Once I have the area excavated, I cut my main, connect with a T, glue it all back together, toss in some rock, pour some more concrete, level, smooth, and cover with something you’ll never see through?
The second picture is more of an overhead showing the access to the main is a direct path assuming Jimmy Hoffa is not buried below my house.