All Forum Posts by: Tom Markoe

Quote from @Henry T.:

I had a similar problem. stuff was settling in the low spot and continually clogging the line. I had to dig it up (6' down) and replace about 10'. It was old cement pipe which had sunk at the joints. I replaced the 10' section with ABS. No more problems. I did it myself alone. Rented an excavator from Home Depot for $200, cut out the old, had the pipe replaced and covered in 6 hours. 

Hi Henry,
That’s a good idea.  It may be a bit beyond my “pay grade” however.  Thanks for the feedback.  

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:

Quote from @Tom Markoe:

Hi Folks,

I have a single family home in a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota that I rent out and have had to clean the sewer line typically annually or bi-annually.  The sewer line has a "belly" from the house to about twenty feet out where the camera stays under water for at least 10 feet so I think it makes sense to have the line repaired or replaced.  Does anyone on here offer that service or have a reference for an outfit that does. 

Thanks in advance,

Tom

Tom, more importantly, how old is the line, and what is it made of? Almost all sewer lines have 'bellies' in them, no big deal because they are sloped and **** always runs downhill. If the line is ABS, I'd just leave it and have it cleaned periodically.

Hi Bruce, 
It was built in 72’ and may have some roots pushing it up.  Not sure what it is made of.  The camera stayed fully submerged for about a ten foot run when getting it cleaned out the other day.
thanks for the comment and advice.

Quote from @Jeff Schemmel:

Ron the sewer rat or Johns sewer and drain are two that I hire routinely to consult or actually do sewer scopes, snakes, or repairs.

Thanks for the referrals again Jeff.

Hi Folks,

I have a single family home in a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota that I rent out and have had to clean the sewer line typically annually or bi-annually.  The sewer line has a "belly" from the house to about twenty feet out where the camera stays under water for at least 10 feet so I think it makes sense to have the line repaired or replaced.  Does anyone on here offer that service or have a reference for an outfit that does. 

Thanks in advance,

Tom

Hi Folks,

I just closed on my first duplex in the Twin Cities.  I will occupy one unit.  Do you find it best to do capital expenditures prior to, while currently living in or after moving out?  (Ex: I would like to replace the old plumbing with PEX, I would like to add a bed/bath in the attic of the upper unit and water heaters and boiler are on the older end of their life cycle.)  What are the logical steps in which to do these activities most efficiently.  I also would like to know your thoughts are where to draw the line regarding pre-emptive activities versus squeezing more life from current situation and just being prepared to act when something gives out.

Thanks in advance,

Tom