The treads had pulled out of their screw mountings on the interior stringer taking the entire stairwell down me in follow. 

Definitely possible they will reverse course once the City and school board start applying pressure against this decision.

In any event, practice your presentation, ask the right questions, determine the pressure points, and close the deal.Like in all sales situations, you've got to make your presentation in front of ALL the principals, hit their hot buttons, and be prepared to kiss a lot of frogs.Good Luck!

If it's a sub pump the line coming up could have a pin hole losing pressure.

The water pressure can cause extreme bursts and flooding throughout your home when the water floor is re-established. 

It isn’t too hard, but you do have to work around all the installed siding which can be a pain.I have seen where you buy the corner vinyl, cut the mounting flange off and simply get it fit over the top.

Whenever I finish a basement, I always use pressure treated wood or metal to connect the walls to the concrete. 

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Usually in-between tenants I try to trim my fence lines, pressure wash the siding, & check on rotten fascia.

You want to, and here’s the magic word that marks out many stupid choices when it comes to 100-year-old properties, RESTORE it.You can use the same wet technique with the razor scraper mounted on a pole that I mentioned to handle a popcorn ceiling that’s been painted with one coat of paint.