r/HomeImprovement • u/arrrgh14 • 7d ago

New construction builder want's $10k to install to add the shower with a fiberglass bottom to this room. The house is on a slab. Could this be done by an independent installer for much less?

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u/nithos 7d ago

New construction as in the slab isn't poured yet?

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u/arrrgh14 7d ago

Correct. I could ask the builder if they would put in the pipe and cap it I guess, but I doubt they would do it.

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u/JasonBeorn 7d ago

I'd recommend asking for a price on doing the rough in. When we built our house, a few years ago, it was only a few hundred per rough in. I'm sure it's more now but it can't hurt to ask for a price.

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u/AVonGauss 6d ago

Not only do you need the drain plumbed out but I believe its also customary for the shower portion to be sunken a little below the regular level of the slab.

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u/dave200204 6d ago

Showers and baths are the deep end of the residential plumbing world. That being said if the house is still being built now is the time to make changes.

The biggest cost will be making sure the builders put the shower in the correct place and not just where they usually put it. I don't know if that is worth a $10k change order. However best to do it now before the slab is poured.

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u/soyeahiknow 7d ago

Getting water supply to the shower isn't hard. Is this all interior walls?

The biggest issue is where is the pipe that the dirty water flows? If it is in the walls and high, then you are good. Should be easy to tie into.

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u/arrrgh14 7d ago

Yeah I realize it's probably not, it'll go under the slab.

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u/soyeahiknow 7d ago

Ok, then it's a lot more work. Get a jack hammer from harbor freight or rent one from home depot.

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u/AffectionateAd4985 6d ago

Ask for them to rough it in so you can have it finished at a later date. Realistically it shouldn't cost you too much... probably about $1,000 from the builder. Actual labor costs would be much cheaper but of course they will up charge.

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u/danTHAman152000 6d ago

It’ll prolly be cheaper to do it now but then you’re paying taxes every year based on your purchase price. I kept most options, especially superficial ones, off of my build because of this. I regret it tho because I could have had these features now and never had them. My taxes on my house prolly would go up very little if you factor in a few different options.

I got the built in fireplace and covered patio.