Help! What's some possible solution to this slab plumbing problem?

9 years ago

What can be done when slab plumbing like this is outside the wall framing? Clearly, sheetrocking over the problem wasn't a viable solution. What can be done to fix this eyesore?

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Beth H. :

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

have a plumber come in and re-pipe that mess??? can u open up the drywall and see if it can be moved back in a bit further?

or lose sq footage and fur out the wall for new sheetrock. Just call a plumber.

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needshave
9 years ago
Can you be more specific. The bottom picture is what exactly. Is that the area directly behind the toilet? Is that drywall thats damaged and the drop for the water inlet to the toilet is to the right out of the view? Is the plumbing plastic or the old cast iron? If the plumbing is sound, the toilet is not being moved, then are you simply looking for new drywall and a turn off valve to be installed?
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S Wallace-Foster
Original Author
9 years ago
Yes, that's the plumbing that will be to the left/behind the toilet. It should be in the wall/not exposed. It's not a highly visible place, but it's a new house. So, I would hope it's going to be fixed. However, Builder and I have some communication and expectation problems. So, I don't even know if he's noticed the problem yet. And, if so, I'm not sure what the options for fixing or disguising this mess would be. Just curious if there are any creative options in case he says it can't be fixed at this point.
chiflipper
9 years ago
It's a NEW house??? Totally unacceptable work. Did this horror pass inspection? RUN to the governing body who issued the building permit and show them your photos.

If this build is "out of USA"...well..."it it what it is" and good luck to you.
Beth H. :
9 years ago
communication and expectation problems??? Uh, the expectation is that this plumbing should not be at all visible, and you trying to find ways to conceal it,,well, that's just accepting this nightmare. This is new construction?? I'd be really concerned at all of the other issues that aren't visible.

Ever watch Holmes Makes it Right??? You should. If you buy this house, I have a feeling you will be needing someone like him.
sunnydrew
9 years ago
This is new construction? The tub looks like it is really scratched up, not sure what is in the tub, but the plumbing is a disaster to say the least. You need a jackhammer to get the drains moved. It also so looks like the toilet is awfully close to the tub too.
Was this installed using a plan?
Please let us know the outcome. This is an interesting dilemma. Sorry for your trouble.
sunnydrew
9 years ago
Also, don't you suppose the guy putting up the drywall would have at least pointed this out to someone? OMG, what morons!
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago
This can't be new house. Not in my experience. You need help! I would hire independent inspector and figure out all the problems so you can figure out what needs to be corrected before you go any further. The photos look like a 30 year old house not new. I have never seen such a mess. Good luck.
User
9 years ago
Probably ''new'' to the OP. Used and remuddled by previous idjuts.