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Deteriorated cast iron drain in the floor of your basement how much will it costs to replace?
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∙ 15y ago
No less then $6,400 plus tax plus filing fee and inspection fee's patching and back filling is normally an extra
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Can a basement drain be tied into a sink drain?
Heck no as the sink is higher then the basement drain and water does NOT flow up hill BUT it does seek its own level BUT you can connect a sink drain to a basement drain if you properly trap and vent the line
Is it possible to replace basement iron piping with PVC piping to help a kitchen sink drain like it's supposed to?
yes.
How do you put a drain in a basement?
Hire a plumber.
What is a basement standpipe and how does it work?
A basement standpipe is an open-ended and watertight pipe inserted in a floor drain to prevent a flooded basement.
Can you install a toilet from your washer plumbing in the basement if there is a drain?
If the drain is adequate size, 3inch, then you could.
What are some suggestions on what to use to waterproof my basement?
When waterproofing your basement you could use a basement dehumidifier, a Sump Pump, or a window well drain. All of these will help with your goal of waterproofing you basement.
Basement Drain Repair?
form_title=Basement Drain Repair form_header=6903 How would you describe the interior channels you need to have repaired?*= () Plastic channels behind baseboard () Channels dug into concrete slab () Covered channels buried in slab () Don't Know How would you best describe the problem?*= () Channels can't handle water volume () Channels not sloped properly to drain () Channels drain to faulty sump pump () Channels are clogged () Bad odors () Requires cleaning/maintenance
How can you cut into your main drain to branch off for another bathroom downstairs?
Downstairs? First floor with a basement or in the basement? If first floor with access in the basement or crawlspace, no real problem. PVC, just cut the pipe and install a T. Cast iron, you can use a Saddle Clamp made for this. Looks like a PVC T split length wise and held to the cast iron with two U bolts. If adding a bath in the basement, you will have to bust out the floor, add the drain and replace the cement.
How to Prevent Basement Flooding?
A flooded basement can be a headache for many homeowners and individuals, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Luckily, there are several simple tips that can help prevent flooding in a basement. Make sure that a basement has a central drain installed, with the floors sloped towards the central drain. If a basement is below a septic line, it's possible to install a sump pump to push water to a higher elevation. In some areas, it may be possible to vent a basement drain outside of a home. Make sure to check local laws and regulations before installing a drain pipe outside a home.
How do you prevent the sewer drain from flooding the basement?
You hire a plumber to put in a one way sewer drain valve.
How do you put a tub drain in a basement drain?
You have to cut out a section of the floor so there is room for the drain. Something like a foot wide and 16 inches long.
What would cause your basement floor to leak water about an hour after you run the washing machine one room away from the leak?
If you have a basement floor drain, chances are that you have a clog downstream somewhere, and it's backing up into your basement.
