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  "name": "Can shower valves, showerheads, and drains be moved to a different wall?",
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      "name": "Can shower valves, showerheads, and drains be moved to a different wall?",
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        "text": "Moving plumbing lines is common during bathroom remodeling, but it increases the project scope and labor. Relocating a shower valve or adding a secondary handheld sprayer within the same wall cavity is straightforward. However, moving the drain pipe to a new position or shifting the shower to an opposite wall requires cutting into subfloors or concrete slabs to run new waste and vent lines. If your home has a concrete slab foundation, rerouting underground pipes requires trenching, which adds time and expense compared to homes with accessible crawl spaces.",
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        "description": "Yes, valves, showerheads, and drains can be relocated, though moving drain lines in concrete slab foundations requires trenching and adds labor."
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  "description": "Yes, valves, showerheads, and drains can be relocated, though moving drain lines in concrete slab foundations requires trenching and adds labor."
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