All Forum Posts by: Brianne H.

Any easy way to access the venting under the floor/walls? I'm inclined to think somehow the ductwork maybe got disconnected from that particular room and the heat is just blowing out another opening. Or perhaps there's a hole somewhere?

Originally posted by @Megan Frank:

@Matt K. @Brianne H. - My husband has a friend that works for the gas company and he says the charge is legit. It does seem weird that there would be such a high fee for that. I guess the guy was only there for a few minutes. On the plus side, the friend is going delete the charge from the account so we don't have to pay and neither do our tenants. I would be interested in knowing if other gas companies in my area charge for that. Might be time to switch suppliers. Thanks everyone. 

Here (Calgary) you don't call the retailer that bills you, you would call the distributor (in this case it's Atco Gas). If I called the distributor I don't know if they would send someone or just refer the call to the distributor. 

I am also curious as to why the gas company charges for an "I smell gas" visit. Here it's free, and for good reason, because you know if it wasn't, someone would probably go, "Nah, I'm not paying the call out fee, it's not that bad." and then somebody gets hurt. I've had to call twice, both times when we lived in 2 separate older rental places between buying and selling properties. The first was a confirmed gas leak that a gasfitter fixed the following day inside the house. The second was something else (unknown smell) but it wasn't registering for gas, and was on the exterior of the building's entranceway. In hindsight I think it may have been an improperly vented furnace or hot water tank and may have been flue gases, bit we don't know. Because it was a free call, it benefits the house occupants as well as the landlord's investment to make sure there's no issues. Had I had to pay for the call, I would have insisted the landlord call and eat that cost. A tenant shouldn't be stuck with a bill for trying to do the right thing and looking out for your investment as well. What if the next time it is a gas leak? Would your tenants be inclined to call, or just let a dangerous situation continue?

@Eugene Kemp good to know! I called a tub refinishing company I've used before on a flip with great results so I'm hoping he can work a small miracle! How did yours end up getting melted? 

@Sam Shueh thank you, I will look into this if the pro refinisher can't do it. 

He's been paid in increments for work completed, and the project is about 80% done. I had paid him yesterday after he completed yesterday's work, but hadn't noticed it was damaged before paying him - I thought it was a dirty spot since they were in there working with shoes on, and the rest of the tub had dirty spots. So yes, I'm kicking myself that I didn't take the time to fully inspect everything (and will now be not paying anyone for at least 24 hours after work is completed in order to better find any issues), so that's an unfortunate lesson learned. But no, I guess he doesn't want the remaining 20% of the work if he's not making an effort to make this right. 

@Matt B. yes it probably would, but now he's ducking my calls. As much as this situation stinks, I'm just trying to cut my losses and be done with him. There were a few other questionable things he did, and this was the last straw. 

Thank you @Account Closed, I will look into that. I just bought it so I would think the manufacturer may be able to point me in the right direction. 

Thank you for the ideas. I'm having some trouble getting a decent picture of the whole tub because of the shine covering the damage, as it is more noticeable in person than in the pictures. I have attached a pic with my finger in it to see the size a little bit better. 

It's actually in my primary residence, which is to be a BRRR without the rental as we want to do a cashout refi and wanting it looking as good as possible. There are a few more melted spots where small bits have flown off a little further, but this is the most concentrated area. (Plus I'm going to have to be the one looking at it, and it's going to really bug me seeing it in the shower every day!) I'm not expecting a miracle solution that will make it perfect, (though it would be nice!) but I am hoping to lessen the appearance so it doesn't look like a big dirty spot when you first see it.

To make a long story short, this imbecile of a plumber melted my acrylic tub with his soldering gun, after specifically being told to cover it and being provided with a large piece of cardboard. Needless to say he's done, but unfortunately so is the damage, and I'm hoping someone might have a creative (and hopefully inexpensive) solution. 

This tub is brand new (less than 2 weeks), and we've just had all new tile put in last week (typical shower/bath setup in an older bungalow). I have attached a picture of what this melted part looks like, and I'm wondering if part of the problem is that it might have been dirty while he was working, and dirt got mixed in with the melting, making it look discoloured. I've scrubbed it as much as possible and it hasn't improved. It is right beside the drain, spread out in an area that's about 3" x 3". 

Does there exist any kind of acrylic repair product (I have used enamel repair products for chips in a stove, maybe something similar)? So far I'm thinking my only potential option would be to have to take the bottom few layers of tile out, replace the tub, then have to get the tile guy to try and put all the backing, waterproofing, and leveling stuff back, re-tile it, and re-grouting it - but I don't even know that's a possibility or if he'd have to take it almost all apart to get it level and water-proofed. And even if he can, I'm willing to bet that tile and grout will probably not look as good as it does now. But I'd never had to do that, so I don't know. 

Any solution ideas are appreciated, thank you! 

My real estate goals for 2018 are:

1) Complete renovations and build garage for my primary residence, and get some cash out in a refinance. 

2) Partner with a local Canadian investor who buys from Texas tax deed sales. 

3) Take that new stream of cash and buy cashflowing rentals in the US (and actually pick a market!).

4) And maybe if I make some good headway with this, reward myself with a winter beach vacation around this time next year (the delayed gratification this year is hard when we've just come out of -40 weather!!)