Irelandhokie
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Hi Everyone,
I had a leak in a renovated bathroom where the wax ring wasn’t properly installed. My plumber said the flange wasn’t high enough off the floor. Fast forward we had our contractor from the insurance company replace the subfloor that was rotted/moldy and they have tiled the floor. I need to get the plumber back out and I want to make sure he does things right, so hoping you guys can help me.
The old PVC flange was broken on one side and had a steel repair kit placed on it. The old flange is definitely too low and sits below the tile floor. I’ve also noted the new subfloor doesn’t fully meet the flange in places as they didn’t cut out the flange to install it. The old flange does seem to be screwed in to the floor in one place and I can see that there is subfloor under it in other places where screws could be placed.
Should I be able to just have the existing flange raised and repaired? Is there anything special I should be asking the plumber do to ensure I have a good installation? This last leak has been emotionally taxing on my family so we can’t really go through it again. I’ve attached some pictures for your review.
I had a leak in a renovated bathroom where the wax ring wasn’t properly installed. My plumber said the flange wasn’t high enough off the floor. Fast forward we had our contractor from the insurance company replace the subfloor that was rotted/moldy and they have tiled the floor. I need to get the plumber back out and I want to make sure he does things right, so hoping you guys can help me.
The old PVC flange was broken on one side and had a steel repair kit placed on it. The old flange is definitely too low and sits below the tile floor. I’ve also noted the new subfloor doesn’t fully meet the flange in places as they didn’t cut out the flange to install it. The old flange does seem to be screwed in to the floor in one place and I can see that there is subfloor under it in other places where screws could be placed.
Should I be able to just have the existing flange raised and repaired? Is there anything special I should be asking the plumber do to ensure I have a good installation? This last leak has been emotionally taxing on my family so we can’t really go through it again. I’ve attached some pictures for your review.
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