Moving gas pipe

5oysterman2 · 7 Mar 2020

Morning guys. Getting our bathroom completely renovated in approx 2-3 months time. Bath going & a walk in shower in it's place. Biggest issue is a gas pipe that runs under the bath(photos attached). We want it put under the floorboards.
We haven't got anyone round to look/quote yet. If possible, can anyone give me an idea how long it would take & poss cost. Live in North Essex if helps.

Cheers for any replies.

5oysterman2 · 7 Mar 2020

Sorry forgot to attach photos.

CBW · 7 Mar 2020

Cost would probably be up to a full days rate - can't quote figures because I'm not self employed or near Essex. The length of time and cost depends on access to gas meter, appliances (is boiler inside the house in the loft/outhouse?), how easy the floorboards come up and whether it can be just dropped below the floorboards.

5oysterman2 · 7 Mar 2020

The Novice said:
Cost would probably be up to a full days rate - can't quote figures because I'm not self employed or near Essex. The length of time and cost depends on access to gas meter, appliances (is boiler inside the house in the loft/outhouse?), how easy the floorboards come up and whether it can be just dropped below the floorboards.

Gas meter outside. Boiler in loft. Boards are tongue and groove. Can't be just dropped below, joists go other way. Cheers for the reply.

Jackrae · 7 Mar 2020

Then leave pipes as-is and have an elevated walk-in shower

ianmcd · 7 Mar 2020

5oysterman2 said:
Boards are tongue and groove. Can't be just dropped below, joists go other way.

Just a bit more work that is all, boards can be lifted and joists drilled and gas pipe pushed through the drilled holes in the joists, pretty simple job really, has to be done by an RGI though not a Diy job

Jackrae · 7 Mar 2020

ianmcd said:
Just a bit more work that is all, boards can be lifted and joists drilled and gas pipe pushed through the drilled holes in the joists, pretty simple job really, has to be done by an RGI though not a Diy job

That's going to quite a challenge without a large hole in the exterior wall to permit a single length of rigid copper tube to be slid through multiple joist-holes. Easier to cut suitable notches and fit steel reinforcing plates

ianmcd · 7 Mar 2020

Jackrae said:
That's going to quite a challenge without a large hole in the exterior wall to permit a single length of rigid copper tube to be slid through multiple joist-holes. Easier to cut suitable notches and fit steel reinforcing plates

Really ? " a large hole " the wall will have to be cored anyway to lower where the pipe passes through the wall at a lower level, whether notched or drilled, unless the new wet floor does not go right to the wall

5oysterman2 · 7 Mar 2020

Jackrae said:
Then leave pipes as-is and have an elevated walk-in shower

That's an idea, never thought about doing it that way.
Not sure if this is a stupid question, but with a raised shower tray does it come with its own trim to fill the extra gap.

Hugh Jaleak · 7 Mar 2020

Some trays come with a 'skirt' or similar to cover the gap in the tray is on legs. Personally, I'd be fitting a stone resin tray, build a platform from timber for it to sit on, and cover the outside edge(s) with either tiles or the floorcovering to match the room.

Its handy if you can get to the underside sometimes, if there is problems with the waste in future, you can get to it without having to demolish half the house.

Jackrae · 7 Mar 2020

If you go down the raised tray route, follow Hugh's suggestion and build your own STRONG base and use a stone-resin or steel tray. Also ensure you position the drain outlet hole as near an access panel as possible so's you can get to it to cure any future problems (leaking trap seal etc) - ie don't locate it beyond arm's length and don't fit a batten in front of it

5oysterman2 · 9 Mar 2020

Once again, thanks for all the replies. I like the idea of a raised tray, but unfortunately the boss doesn't.
Another idea that a mate said was taking the pipe from meter up the front of the house into the loft. Are there any issues with doing it that way. Cheers.

Gasguru · 9 Mar 2020

It looks ugly and it has a tends to get ripped off for scrap.

Jackrae · 9 Mar 2020

Gasguru said:
It looks ugly and it has a tends to get ripped off for scrap.

Run it in galvanised steel pipe so of little scrap value and either paint it the colour of the wall or dress it up to look like either a larger pipe (rhone) or fit latticework over it and grow something up it.

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