My first maintenance call

[Chris Mackinlay]

My first maintenance...

Tenant called me at 4:30 this afternoon said the house was flooding. Someone was taking a shower and found the other bathroom toilet overflowing. I don't understand this.

I got the basic information and quickly called my plumber. He was out there at 6pm exactly. I got there at 6:05. I found two bedrooms adjacent to each other, each about halfway soaking wet.

He was able to successfully snake the main drain going into the alley while I shop vacced up the water the best I could (had to empty my vacuum 7-8 times).

I borrowed a huge fan from a friend and rented a carpet drying fan from Home Depot. Made it back to the house at 8 and set up the fans. Carpet should be dry tomorrow.

I treated the tenant with high priority and very respectfully. He did the same and is pleased, I am happy my property is still in great condition.

Plumber work: $162

Carpet Fan Rental: $52

Happy resolution: Priceless!

I'd love to hear some of y'all's boring maintenance stories!