How to fix uneven bathroom floor?

Shorty

Hi All,

After removing a custom built vanity from the ensuite, it looks like the builders tiled around the vanity, so there is a 35mm differential between the floor under the vanity and the rest of the ensuite.

My first question is, is there any forseeable problem if I level the floor and essentially cover up the  pipe-to-foundation connection? Should I do something before levelling this area?

There also appears to be a mysterious wire that was tiled over but was left in the kickback void space under the vanity (it doesn't connect to anything, BUT I can see where it might have gone to... The other end was clamped to the cold water pipe and disappears into the wall - see pic). I've lived in the house for over 15years and haven't noticed anything unusual. I'm thinking I'm just going to tile over it and cap the other end off safely and shove it in wall. Any thoughts?

  

   

MitchellMc

Hi @Shorty,

In general, there’s likely no problem with levelling the floor and covering the pipe-to-foundation connection, but I'd strongly recommend speaking with a licensed plumber to confirm before proceeding.

One thing to note is that it looks like the wall-to-floor junctions have been waterproofed (the blue product you can see), but the floor itself doesn’t appear to be waterproofed. I’d suggest consulting a licensed waterproofer to check if this setup meets current codes — typically, a bathroom floor should be waterproofed in one continuous layer, and this could create a compliance issue if it's not.

As for the wire, given that it’s connected to plumbing, I'd definitely recommend speaking with a licensed electrician before capping or tiling over it, just to be safe. It’s always best to get professional advice when it comes to electrical work, even if it seems minor.
 

I'm sorry I can't be of more assistance, but you really need to run these questions by professionals who can give you the go-ahead.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell