advice on repositioning a shower drain pipe in slab

[paulprogrammer]

All,

I am doing a bathroom remodel in which I am swapping a shower pan. The new shower pan has the drain hole in a different location than the original. The bathroom floor is in a concrete slab, so it would be difficult to move.

I believe my options are to either break up enough slab to move the drain pipe or to build a frame for the shower pan, essentially making the shower a "step up" and then running the pipe to the new location above the slab.

I like the idea of the latter because it seems like less work, but I have no direct experience in either. Could someone provide guidance on what approach might be more appropriate?

Thanks,
~ Paul

 

[Bahco]

You can buy shower trays with legs and a fascia to hide them or you can raise up with timber frame and marine ply.

Quite straightforward but make sure you seal the edges properly with good quality silicone