Dismantling of plumbing

Dismantling work related to plumbing equipment is a mandatory stage of major repairs, reconstructions or redevelopment of the premises. Despite the ease of the process, the procedure itself may be complicated by some circumstances. It is extremely important to avoid mistakes, as they most often lead to increased financial costs. To prevent unpleasant situations, it is best to order a service at an affordable price from professional workers of the construction company RBC ALBA LLC.

What are the features of removing plumbing fixtures?

Those who plan to completely replace a bathroom, kitchen or individual elements can request the service of dismantling plumbing in an apartment, house, office or other premises. To understand the scope of the work, a team of plumbers must assess the condition of the pipes and determine the need for assistance with garbage removal. The process of dismantling plumbing at the best price involves observing safety rules and taking into account the following points:

• specificity and cost of materials - heavy cast-iron bathtubs require careful transportation, and earthenware products can be damaged by strong impacts;
• hidden communications - old buildings are often characterized by the presence of pipes embedded in concrete or cast-iron joints;
• risk of flooding - workers reliably seal open sections of pipelines until the work is completed;
• sewer protection - risers are always closed with a special plug.

How plumbing is dismantled in Kiev: main stages

With complete dismantling, the process is complex. The procedure itself involves a certain number of stages:

• Preparatory work. The water supply is turned off. In some cases, it may also be necessary to turn off the electricity. The connection to the boiler, radiators, and batteries is checked.
• Draining the remaining liquid. This allows you to avoid further leaks and the appearance of excess moisture during the work.
• Disconnecting communications. The plumbing device is carefully disconnected from the sewage system and water supply network.
• Dismantling. The fasteners are first removed and the plumbing product is directly removed, taking into account its features.

The final stage is cleaning the area, after which construction waste is taken to a special landfill. Thus, order is maintained in the room, and it is prepared for subsequent repair work.

Specifics of removing different types of plumbing

Each individual type of plumbing device has certain technical features that are necessarily taken into account by craftsmen during the dismantling process, namely:

Dismantling the sink

The work begins with turning off the water supply, then the remaining water is drained from the siphon. Then the siphon, together with the pipes connected to it, is disconnected, the fasteners are removed. It is extremely important for the process not to damage the walls or furniture - if the dismantling of the plumbing is partial. It is also necessary to check the condition of the pipes connected to the washbasin, as well as the taps and mixer.

Dismantling the toilet

This procedure can be complicated both by connecting the device to the sewage system and by fixing it to the floor. The algorithm of actions is actually identical to the previous one. The water is turned off, excess liquid is drained, the device is carefully disconnected, carefully removing the clamps. When replacing only one of these plumbing elements, it is important to pay attention to the integrity of the floor, pipes and outlet.

Dismantling of shower cabin, bathtub

When removing a bathtub, attention is paid to its type (freestanding or installed) and the material of manufacture. Cast iron products can weigh up to 100 kg, in addition, the process is often complicated by the small space of the room. If it is planned to replace the bathtub with a new one, then in this case it can be sawed and removed in parts. Acrylic products are much easier to dismantle.

As for shower cabins, they are usually disassembled into modules for more convenient transportation.