Alesha Walker
What do you think about this plumbing?
1 October 2024 | 6 replies
I have a historic home I am working on a deal. We had camera put in, and plumber could see portions of cast iron and said we should replace everything. He could not get into copper lines due to smaller fittings, but s...
Tanya Maslach
Advice on deal in Denver
6 October 2024 | 5 replies
What's the condition of major systems like plumbing, electrical, and roofing?
Devin James
Ugly Side of Home Building - Flooding from Damaged Sewerage
3 October 2024 | 4 replies
Last week, we had an issue with the plumbing in a home we sold.The buyers moved in, used the water, and some areas of the home started flooding.We sent vendors out that same day to investigate and fix the issue.
Zach B.
RV Park & Storage, Novice developer, seeking advice...
3 October 2024 | 3 replies
I have heard developing an rv park one should budget $30k per space, which seems high to me but, all the 50 amp underground power, waste plumbing, possible lift stations, pads for rv's concrete use areas, pavement, landscaping, engineering, surveys, sitework etc, maybe?
Jimmy Jarjour
House Hacking in San Francisco
4 October 2024 | 27 replies
A 1920s home with new plumbing, updated electric, and a new furnace might be in a better position than something from the 1990s.
Bruce Woodruff
Old wood (houses) are better (From FB)
1 October 2024 | 2 replies
A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build.Credit to the respective author
Darian Sanayei
Building a ADU in backyard
30 September 2024 | 5 replies
I am building ground up so any contractors that do framing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.
Chad Day
First Time Home Buyer looking at a complicated scenario...
2 October 2024 | 3 replies
There is no running water, the plumbing would need to be redone.
Brian Garrett
Newby trying his first total house renovation
30 September 2024 | 12 replies
HVAC duct work insulation is also deteriorated.No vapor barriers installed eitherSome fungi/mold growth notedPlumbingMultiple small leaks under sinks and from bathtub and toilets.House has Polybutylene plastic plumbing which is dangerousMain shut off valve is damagedElecticalSome small exposed wiring and bad splicing.Whole house has no GFCI's or grounding outletsInteriorMoisture spots on ceilingExteriorLose Vinyl SidingDoor Jams and Window trim have moisture damageDriveway need replacementRoofingMinor leaks noted in atticRecommended to replace roof covering, but not whole roofSome fungi growth noted in roofSo some of the question I am trying to tackle with this work is:How much should I budget for the main issues listed?
Mario Morales
Concern About Gas Shut-Off and Impact on Building's Plumbing and Safety
26 September 2024 | 4 replies
I'm the landlord of a 3-unit building and wanted to know if I should be concerned about any potential plumbing issues (like freezing pipes) or other safety concerns.What steps should I take to protect the building, and are there any other things I should be worried about in this situation?