Moving a gas line when house is on a slab

01-18-2008, 09:08 AM	#1
Socrmom3 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2	Moving a gas line when house is on a slab My husband and I are considering purchasing a home that is on a slab. We have never lived on a slab before so we don't understand the limitations. We want to completely redo the kitchen and possibly move the stove from along the outer wall to an island in the center. How difficult is that to do with a slab foundation?

Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. DIYChatroom.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any home improvement task!

01-18-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
girltech Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 91	Moving a gas line when house is on a slab I don't think it is impossible but it is probably best to talk to a contractor or gas company to see what the laws are.

01-18-2008, 12:59 PM	#3
Kingfisher Woodworker and Contractor     Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 224	Moving a gas line when house is on a slab To get to the island you are going to cut into the slab. The quickest way is cut a slot/trench from a to b place the line in the trench and fill back with concrete, not fun but doable.

01-18-2008, 01:46 PM	#4
Socrmom3 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2	Moving a gas line when house is on a slab Thank you!

01-24-2008, 12:32 AM	#5
boman47k Member   Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,064	Moving a gas line when house is on a slab Quote: fill back with concrete Or a concrete patching material, right? Last edited by boman47k; 01-24-2008 at 12:46 AM.