Drain and overflow

Drain is broken off the line letting water leak under the tub.

Broken tub drain

If you look closely you will see the broken drain line

The over flow/vent.

The over flow /vent is totally detached and is not the proper length nor is it properly alined . The slip joint should have been above the slab.

Problem exsposed

This view shows the tub with only the front panel removed but revealing part of the problem.

Broken bottom drain.

This is the section of the broken botom tub drain.

Getting to the problem.

Getting to the problem is as great as fixing the problem. The marble and part of the sheet rock had to be removed so the tub could be pulled out.

Tub pulled out.

With the tub out we see the line broken above the tar. The line is also lose below the tar.

A better view.

Tis is a little better view of part of the problem.

Break with tar removed.

After removing the tar the break below is more clear.

Tub out.

With the tub out the repairs can be done.

Shower and tub view

Showing the shower and tub.

Rubber cupling

A Rubber cupling under the tar and slad..

Broken assembly.

It has been broken for a long long time.

Another view

A better view of the broken drain assembly.

Repairs began.

The new cupling under the the slab befor new sand and tar fill the hole.

Another view.

The cupling before the sand and tar.

Plastic underlayment.

The hole was filled to 2" into the slab ready to recieve sand and tar.

Hole filled.

The hole filled with sand and tar. The tar prevents termites and rodents from coming up around the drain where they will set up their nest if left open.

Tub back in place.

The tub is in place with the drain assembly in place.

Another view.

A third view.

View #4.

Drain Test

Shower Drain.

Roots

A small portion of the roots from the drain line.