Robert P.
Getting rid of water on outside of house
Question - I have about 3 feet on the side of my house where it's just dirt and junk. I'm currently getting some water intrusion along that same wall in the basement. I've checked gutters and there does not seem to be...
Tommy Volpe
Looking to Install a Vanity in bathroom that has never had one
Hi Guys,The bathroom that I am fixing up (only 30 sq ft) has a large tub, and a toilet in it currently. I am taking out the tub and putting a stand up shower in. I want to install a sink (vanity) next to the tub seein...
Darrell D.
Basement Plumbing Question
Hi everyone. I'm a DIYer and feel like I can fix anything because I can examine what is there and replace or repair the discrepancy. However this subject has me stumped. I moved into this house last year and it app...
Salina Robbins
My basement floor is leaking!
Hi everyone,My tenant notified me of puddles appearing on the floor of the basement unit. After having several quotes done, it seems the problem Is the second unit kitchen sink leads to a drain pipe underneath the fi...
Henry Clark
Self Storage- Dirt
Soil erosion Plan:
1. DNR- NPDES 2 plan. Received approved notification. This covers all of our activities.
2. DNR/Corp Eng- floodplain. This is actually in a hilly area, but you still need to do Flood plain an...
John Lee
What's the cost to replace galvanized pipes?
What is the cost to replace galvanized pipes for just a one bathroom house, a kitchen drain pipe and a washing machine drain pipe? I was quoted for $5k+ and was in a bit of a sticker shock.
Nat C.
Tenants says there is a problem with AC but.....
The tenant said there was something wrong with the HVAC. It's a ground unit split system. Her complaint is it 'freezes up and leaks water'.
I had a company take a look and they said there was nothing wrong with it. ...
Adam M.
Settlement and Plumbing Concerns
Hi All,
I am under contract on a property in Jacksonville, FL and there are a few concerns I have now that inspection has been completed. The inspector noted that this property has a settlement concern with a few cra...
Ting Liu
How to open up T-shape clogged drain pipe?
I have a two-unit apartments. The two apartments are side by side. Their kitchens are next to each other separated by a wall. The two kitchen sinks are connected by a T-shape drain pipe. The T-shape drain pipe is clo...
Toni Romano
Cast Iron Pipe Coverage
Hi!I have a client who fell in love with a home and put in a strong offer (with inspection contingency).He is currently under contract, and the inspection notes Cast Iron Drain Pipes throughout (House was built 1957 P...