Hi CBGB
I didn't comment, I asked three questions.
This is not something that could have been missed.
It is a simple matter of matching levels to allow a self-cleansing fall.
Here are two more questions to try and zero in on the responsibility for this.
- Have you no other downstairs loo that this pipe could go into?
- Why isn't the new loo at the same level?
Choose which of the builder or engineer you want to pay for this error and threaten to sue them unless its put right.
Unless you were standing over them forcing them to do this work in this specific way I would find it very hard to blame it on you.
Unless there are previously issued engineers drawings showing the loo in at the wrong level I think the fault lies with the contractor.
In the absence of such drawings instructing the builder to build in this spefic fashion, the engineer may be able to claim its not his responsibility.
If the builder acted without even engineer's advice, the contractor should re-install the loo to the correct level since he is obliged under law to build compliantly.
Let me end this comment by stating that the reason I always advise people to employ competent building professionals is to help keep them out of sticky situations like yours.
ONQ.
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All advice on AAM is remote from the situation and cannot be relied upon as a defence or support - in and of itself - should legal action be taken.
Competent legal and building professionals should be asked to advise in Real Life with rights to inspect and issue reports on the matters at hand.