Relocating laundry to 2nd Floor

[Remark37]

Hi All,

I think this site is great and I'm sure this has been asked a thousand time by now. However, I did search and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.

I thought I wouldn't have a problem doing this but after research, I'm feeling overwhelmed. I want to move laundry to 2nd floor. I don't have a problem moving water lines, but it is the drain I'm struggling with.

I suppose I think I have a few options.
1. Run all new 2" drain with venting. Or can I tie into other drainage nearby? I assume not.
2. Have washer drain into the laundry sink, would this be easier for some reason? Could this tie into nearby plumbing since it's a sink and not under as much pressure as washer?
3. Run the new drain to the existing washer drain. The existing laundry is on the main floor. Could I run in basement and up to the new 2nd floor laundry?

Lastly, I was going to add a drain in the floor, can I tie that into the same drain or does that have to be separate?

I'm sure I'm missing a lot of info but any feedback would be appreciated. I can do a lot of projects but if this is out of my skill set, I'll hire a plumber.

 

[WorthFlorida]

Go with the "hire a plumber" statement. Just trying to tie into existing drains can create more problems and maybe more difficult. But with any drain system the venting is a biggest concern. If you do it yourself and a backup occurs with or without a floor drain, there could be more damage. I would scope the job out with a plumber and offer to open the walls as needed. This will save a lot of time so all the lumber is doing is drilling holes and installing pipe.

 

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[Terry]

So much depends on what you have in the walls.
Any new washer will need at least a 2" line, and brought in below other fixtures with it's own vent.