Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Toilet Drain Re-Routing
Toilet Drain Re-Routing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Toilet Drain Re-Routing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Toilet Drain Re-Routing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Toilet Drain Re-Routing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Toilet Drain Re-Routing labor cost? What are the important Toilet Drain Re-Routing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Toilet Drain Re-Routing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Toilet Drain Re-Routing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Toilet Drain Re-Routing expect to pay between $133.13 to $239.63 for each drain line. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Toilet Drain Re-Routing work? | Your Toilet Drain Re-Routing project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Toilet Drain Re-Routing work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Toilet Drain Re-Routing work? | The operation and performance of the toilet drain lines may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Toilet Drain Re-Routing carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Toilet Drain Re-Routing something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Toilet Drain Re-Routing requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Toilet Drain Re-Routing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Toilet Drain Re-Routing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Toilet Drain Re-Routing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Toilet Drain Re-Routing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Toilet Drain Re-Routing will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Toilet Drain Re-Routing
- Locate and secure pipe in straight, clean runs along framing, so that pipe is protected from damage
- All drain line runs of 16 feet or less will be made with an single continuous piece of material
- All toilet drain lines will be secured every 4 feet with a slope downward no less than 1/4 inch per foot toward the sewer/septic connection
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The drain line, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The toilet drain lines will be securely anchored to structural framing
Toilet Drain Re-Routing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Toilet Drain Re-Routing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the toilet drain lines work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Toilet Drain Re-Routing by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of toilet drain lines, before any work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Toilet Drain Re-Routing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Toilet Drain Re-Routing from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Remove existing toilet drain lines (optional)
- Schedule and supervise Toilet Drain Re-Routing permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
