Read This Before Adding A Bathroom To Your Basement

When it comes to your home, it’s always worth considering how you can maximize the available space. One option you might consider is installing a bathroom in your basement. Whether or not this is practical depends on a few factors.

The Simple Option

A plumbing contractor will consider two key factors when evaluating the installation of a bathroom in your basement. The first is the depth of your plumbing, and the second is the size of your pipes. If your sewer line is deep enough, installing a bathroom in your basement can be relatively simple.

Alternatives

If your drainage isn’t deep enough for the system to operate on gravity, you need to explore other options. One alternative is a Saniflo toilet system, which uses pumps and macerators to grind waste and pump it up against gravity to your plumbing stack. Adding PVC pipes to your main stack allows you to run your basement bathroom.

Additionally, you can install a sink, shower, and toilet to a single pump and macerator, making it ideal if you are considering converting your basement into a guest bedroom.

Upflushing toilets are another option. They can be placed on top of concrete, so no excavation is required. Showers and sinks with a Saniflo Upflush system are also available if you prefer to avoid drilling into your concrete.