Can I install a bathroom in a house built on a slab?
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I would like to change an extra bedroom into a walk-in closet and a bathroom but the house is a ranch house on a slab and my husband says it’s too expensive.
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The rough in for the plumbing is expensive. But there’s a solution! Here’s what we did on our slab basement: https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2017/11/no-rough-in-no-problem-why-we-chose-saniflo-for-basement-bathroom.html?m=1
It is expensive, your husband is correct. Typically utilities are installed in place before the slab is poured. Adding at a later date can be quite a bit of work.
https://youtu.be/X8eZE7ZnW_Q
https://youtu.be/UYID5jFvJuA
https://www.bobvila.com/posts/54519-adding-bath-to-concrete-slab-foundation-house
https://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10824158.htm
Here is how to hire a contractor.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
Look into the Above ground setups at H.Depot and Lowes. Saniflo Round Two Piece Toilet Setup can be used if you near your home Waste Stack. Plumbing Supply store have them also. If, You don't the Appearance. Your last result is to have a Plumber come and cut the slab and rough-in the underground Mr. Will.
The plumbing part is what is bad, but an extra bathroom usually adds value to your home.
Yes I just did it! It's not cheap but can be done: https://bachelorettepadflip.com/2019/11/07/the-final-reveal-vintage-industrial-bathroom/