Steve Balinski
I have a fly problem, can't figure out why
Anyone ever deal with a fly problem?I have a duplex, about 2+ weeks ago both of our units started getting flies. My unit has about 10-15 a day, the other unit has about 30+ I had Orkin come over, they didnt see anyth...
Conner Hitchcock
First day as a landlord problems 😂
So I’ve nearly got my first day as a landlord in the books until I get a call from my tenant….
The top loader laundry machine explodes. Â Apparently during its first run, the drum comes loose and blows the front off t...
Steve Tom
Pet deposit to cover damages
So since my previous post, the tenants have moved out.
At the end, I guess I was being careless during the last day they were at the rental. Instead of focus on the walk through, he spent much time asking me question...
Christopher J Lemmon
Septic tank troubles
Does anyone have experience with septic thanks? I am under contract on a duplex with one and I want to know how expensive repairing or replacing it might be?
Justin C.
uneven bathroom and tub placement
Hello BP!I am in the middle of a bathroom renovation where we are relocating the tub and vanity. The place where we are putting the new right drain tub is very uneven. The left side of the tub is 1-3/8" lower than i...
Mariah Porter
I found a corroded drain hidden in a basement bedroom
I've been having some mysterious water issues and my carpet got flooded in the dead of winter the other day. It seemed very strange because IÂ did a test with a pressure gauge and there was no plumbing leak, and the gr...
Eli M.
When to do the french drain?
Dear BP family,I was wondering, when is it necessary to do the french drain? Why do flippers tend to do the french drain?Thank you in advance,Eli M
Michael S.
HVAC drain service - $197
My tenant's air conditioning cut out recently, so I had a company do a service call. End result is $197 for the technician to pour some hot water and bleach down the drain line. The drain had gotten stopped up, w...
Jason Vandermark
Quarterly inspection question
I have recently renovated a unit in my building. This is the first time I've done this kind of overhaul getting a place ready. I'm thinking about doing quarterly inspections just to make sure things aren't getting tor...
William Coet
Clogged Main Sewer Line, Vacating Four Apartments. Insurance??
Hello,
The sewer line is not accessible from a basement or crawl space. Removal of floor in apartment is necessary and the project will take a week or so. Will insurance cover the cost of replacement and the cost o...