Moving a toilet in a remodel changes the drain, the vent, and the floor. The relocation is one of the bigger plumbing moves.
The drain
The toilet's drain line extends or reroutes to the new spot. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the drain is the work.
The flange
The new flange sits at the finished floor level. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the flange is the connection.
The vent
The toilet vents to the stack or uses the AAV. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the vent is the code.
The supply
The supply line and the shutoff move to the new location. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the shutoff is the access.
The floor
The slab or the subfloor opens for the new drain. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the floor is the work.
The permits
The moved toilet needs the permit and the inspection. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the permit is the requirement.
The call
Relocate the toilet right. Call 888-217-3585 and Santa Monica Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Santa Monica pro for the move.
Plumbing in Santa Monica: what to know
In Santa Monica, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Los Angeles County — from Los Angeles, Culver City and Beverly Hills to ZIP codes like 90401, 90403, 90405 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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