You should love your bathroom in your home. So, what if you don’t? What if you want to move your toilet to make your bathroom perfect? While moving your toilet is possible, you should consider some important factors before moving forward with this remodel. That’s why our team at Allied Plumbing & Heating Supply Co (Allied PHS) made this guide to walk you through some factors to consider about this remodel. Keep reading to learn more.

Is It Possible To Move a Toilet in a Bathroom?

While moving your toilet to a different location in your bathroom is entirely possible, there are several important considerations before making this change. Cost is one thing, but another important consideration should be the ending layout of the bathroom. Does the new location add to the bathroom layout, or will it just get in the way? A few questions to ask yourself as you’re thinking about this reorientation include:

  • Where would I want the new toilet to be?
  • Why do I want to move the toilet?
  • How is this going to affect our daily routine?
  • What could go wrong with moving the toilet?
  • Is this going to affect the rest of the bathroom’s design?

Is It Worth Moving the Toilet?

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In some instances, moving your toilet might be more of a headache than it’s worth. Before pulling the trigger on this type of remodel, there are a few things to consider to ensure that making the decision will be worth it:

Cost

Cost includes more than just moving the toilet from point A to point B. Opting for a new toilet can range from $100 to $450, just for the toilet. This cost doesn’t include the added expense of upgrading to a higher-end toilet like a pressure-assisted toilet or a smart toilet. These also include the needed fixtures to secure the toilet properly. If you aren’t doing the move yourself, you’ll need a qualified contractor or plumber — or both — to relocate and install your toilet.

Labor costs can vary as the work and hours needed for this move depend on your specific project’s needs and can range from $225 to $700, according to Forbes. Getting quotes from different plumbers and contractors can help you find one that offers great service at a price that fits your budget and can help you see if this move makes financial sense.

Time

Moving your toilet also takes time. If it’s a simple move that turns your toilet 90 degrees to fit the bathroom’s layout better, it might take considerably less time than moving your toilet from one side of the bathroom to the other. This is because such a big move might require replumbing your bathroom, which can add considerable time to the installation.

If it’s a simple move, it might take a few hours. If your bathroom needs to be replumbed and requires additional cement and drywall work, it might take a day or two to complete the project.

Toilet Location

Toilet location is also important, as a toilet on the first floor might have different requirements than one on the second floor or in the basement. First-floor bathrooms might have a concrete slab to work through, whereas a second-floor bathroom might only require the contractor or plumber to work through a subfloor.

Labor Involved

Labor requirements can sway contractors or plumbers to accept your project proposals and work on moving your toilet. Some labor considerations to ask beforehand include:

  • Does the concrete slab need to be dug into to replumb the toilet fixtures?
  • How much new plumbing is needed?
  • Will the move require removing the existing tile and installing new tile?
  • Will the contractor need to add new concrete to the slab after it’s replumbed?
  • How accessible is the plumbing if there’s a crawlspace under the house versus just a concrete slab?

Additional Remodeling Requirements

Aside from moving your toilet, there are other remodeling considerations that can result from this move, which can add to your project’s original time, cost, and labor requirements. For one, you might need new tile or old tile to be removed or cut for this project. If you opt for a new toilet, this might result in you wanting to update the rest of the fixtures and other features to be updated to match this new toilet.

How The Team at Allied PHS Can Help

If you’re looking for new bathroom fixtures, including a new toilet, the team at Allied PHS can help. With our vast array of bathroom toilets to choose from, you’re sure to find the toilet that suits your style, theme, and budget. You can find the toilet that best fits your bathroom with selections including one-piece, two-piece, and wall-hung toilets from top toilet manufacturers.

Tips for Moving Your Toilet

When deciding on whether to move your toilet, there are several tips to consider to help you get the project done right. Here are some tips that can help you with your bathroom remodel:

  • Get multiple quotes: Searching out different contractors and plumbers in the area and getting multiple quotes gives you plenty of options so you can balance quality with your budget to get the most out of the toilet move.
  • Research typical material costs: This can help you craft a realistic budget and help you sort out the different contractor quotes you receive.
  • Ask questions: Your contractor or plumber is a trained expert who can help guide you through your bathroom remodel or toilet move. Asking them questions about what they’re doing or why they’re doing something a certain way can help you with future projects.

Are You Considering Reconfiguring Your Bathroom?

Are you ready to start moving your toilet and reconfiguring your bathroom? Step one involves finding that perfect new toilet, which is exactly where Allied PHS can help. Our team of experts will happily answer any questions you may have and help you find that perfect toilet for your bathroom. Contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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