Hi,
Who is suppose to install our bath the Plumber tells me the Builder and the Builder tells me the Plumber will do it.
The biggest problem is that the pipes don't line up with the plug hole
Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry Re: who is suppose to install the bath 2Jul 20, 2010 4:22 pm G'day Matt! Gotta love it when they palm it off like that! In terms of our bathroom renovation, our plumber is installing the bath, although he is a fairly experienced plumber and runs his own bathroom renovation business so I guess in a sense he is more than just a plumber (although he's not a registered builder). It's a fairly simple job really - just a matter of building a wooden frame and putting up concrete sheeting around on which to place tiles. I'd imagine it would be within the skill set of either, although makes more sense for the plumber to do it if he's also going to have to move the drain. Either that or get him to move the drain before the bath is installed by the builder. Good luck!! Re: who is suppose to install the bath 3Jul 20, 2010 8:37 pm Thanks for your reply LSM yes the wooden frame and concrete sheeting has been done by the builder so really it is just a matter of plumbing it in therefore i believed it to be a plumbing job Re: who is suppose to install the bath 4Jul 26, 2010 8:21 am here is my opinion, a plumbers opinion. Under the normal course of construction, a plumber would first do the "rough-in" of drainage pipes, the builder or carpenter would then build the frame to suit the bath, the plumber would then come back in to hook up the discharge pipe to the drainage system, then the plumber would of course test it with a full bath of wtaer to ensure that there are no leaks, the builder would then fit "villa board" as opposed to cement or concrete sheeting. Yes some plumbers build bath frames, but in the typical course of complete new house construction, it is DEFINATELY the carpenter. Other bones of contention are rangehoods, cutting out benchtops for sinks and basins to fit. The plumber will say its the cabinet makers job and vica veras. Check your quotes, or specify this to each trade before you sign/engage. Bathroom renovation will likely include a back-to-corner bath and we’re considering a freestanding tap with hand-held shower such as the picture included. My hesitation… 0 24692 2 4491 You need to reference the manufactures installation guide, your supplier may have strengthened the base where it is not required to sit on a bed. 1 1816 |