It's cheaper then re-plumbing the house, but still expensive.

., 6) plumbing drain scope, etc, 7) floors restored as original concrete.I did most of the above in four days, but it was intense.

I'm always changing electrical and plumbing fixtures, among other things, so it doesn't make much sense to pay someone to check old stuff that I'm going to rip out.

:lol: Our PA states that the house needs to be vacant so that i can go in thre and start fixing stuff like windows, roof, attic insulation, plumbing (old galv), etc, etc.Was there today talking to a contractor and the tenant (guy) comes out after the contractor leaves and told me that they can't find anything in such a short time.

I do already have contractors that I use on occassion, particularly for HVAC; for working on high roofs; and for plumbing that requires special equipment (water jet machine).

I wish I had found this forum earlier, along with some of the tools I've since found.The rehab...St Clair Shores 2/1 ~1100sqft all brick ranch w/ attached 2 car garage & natural converted to gas fireplace.Typical foreclosure house, crayon & markered walls, pet smell, no updates, needs some plumbing (poorly winterized), kitchen needs to be gutted, needs windows updated.On the plus side, solid structure & newer dimensional roof.Bank "bought" it from prev owner (assessor records) for $118+k, was listed for $55k, sold to me for $35k cash from a bulk buyer.House next door is a comp that is listed to $115k.

For major work, especially plumbing and electrical, most jurisdictions require using licensed contractors for non-owner occupied properties.

Plumbing is an easy example.

(a) Complete plumbing rehab, (b) complete electrical rehab.I know this will vary widely, but I'm just looking for a very rough idea.

I was talking to another painter in FL last week who said that in many instances (in certain parts of town) the homes have been completed cleaned out, including all the copper plumbing, wiring and anything else having any kind of value.