Glossary · Bathroom terms

Plumbing Relocation (Bath)

Definition

Moving the toilet, tub, or shower drain to a new location — the largest cost lever in a bath remodel because moving a drain means opening the floor and re-venting.

Source: Wikipedia — Plumbing

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