[Mike H]

What is the best way to remove a section of concrete (w/steel rods) from a bathroom floor to remove an old rotten rod iron drain pipe?

[doug238]

PAY SOMEONE ELSE TO DO IT.
If you want to do it, determine the thickness of the concrete. Some areas are reinforced up to 20" thick. Many rent a concrete cutter. Many rent a jack hammer. Use a dust mask, the dust can hurt you badly. Using a sledge hammer inside is dangerous, it cause chips to fly all over and the hammer can catch on something and hit you in the back of the head.

[speedball1]

What is the best way to remove a section of concrete (w/steel rods) from a bathroom floor to remove an old rotten rod iron drain pipe?

Hi Mike,

Doug gave you good advice. Let me add a little to it. Steel rods = Rebar but I think you're referring to the wire mesh that reinforces the cement pour. Since most pours are 4" I use a Skill Saw with a cement blade to make my cut. I then take a jachhanmmer,( if I have one) or a sledge hammer,(if I don't) and break it out to remove it. As Doug has suggested use a dust mask and safety goggles. Good luck, Tom