Vince B
New Member
Hello all,
I have a leak in my main drain stack at the 3 " ABS pipe joint that is right between the basement and the first floor (subfloor). The leak is on the backside against the drywall (firewall) and on the other side is our neighbors since we live in a 1/2 double (twin) home. I have a few questions. I presume a plumber or myself will have to cut the drywall in the kitchen to gain access to the 3" ABS pipe. I see no way of repairing just from the basement? If so how much drywall would need to be removed on the first floor. How wide and high? Would I also need to remove the wall base floor moulding or could that stay? The ABS pipe goes up from the leak in one piece till it gets to the second floor. Also I should request to have it repaired with ABS not PVC correct? Finally, any rough estimates on how much this will cost? Thank you in advance for all your professional Information.
I have a leak in my main drain stack at the 3 " ABS pipe joint that is right between the basement and the first floor (subfloor). The leak is on the backside against the drywall (firewall) and on the other side is our neighbors since we live in a 1/2 double (twin) home. I have a few questions. I presume a plumber or myself will have to cut the drywall in the kitchen to gain access to the 3" ABS pipe. I see no way of repairing just from the basement? If so how much drywall would need to be removed on the first floor. How wide and high? Would I also need to remove the wall base floor moulding or could that stay? The ABS pipe goes up from the leak in one piece till it gets to the second floor. Also I should request to have it repaired with ABS not PVC correct? Finally, any rough estimates on how much this will cost? Thank you in advance for all your professional Information.