Chris A.
Plumbing question
How do I remove this metal piece to use a pvc to cast iron donut to make the transition?
Tom Squire
Duplex Renovation - Seeking advice
Hello BiggerPockets!I've got a duplex under contract and will be using a streamline FHA 203k loan to bundle a renovation budget of around 29.2k (the limit for Streamline once fees & contingency buffer are included...
Kwan Suh
Sewer pipe replacement quoted - Requesting thoughts on fair price
Hi guys I was wondering if I can get your thoughts.So a local plumbing company inspected my property and found the sewer drain pipe (cast iron) rotted where where it connects to the clay pipe that goes into the floor ...
Gurjot Grewal
About to close on my first deal. Just had a sewer scope done. Is this a concern ?
77 feet, cast iron and clay pipe. Home is built in 1952 on a slab. Findings are "Typical Root Intrusion", "Openings or inconsistencies noted in sewer line, signs of settling" recommendations are regular inspection and...
Ashley Oyirifi
Sewer report: what’s it mean to you?
I’ve got a VA foreclosure under contract. On paper it seems to be a great deal, priced $80k - $100k below comps. About $30k - $50k in equity will be left after repairs. Unless, the following sewer report would result ...
Kenny Smith
Quick Tip on Old Plumbing!
Hey BP!Quick tip on older plumbing. If your home was built before 1980, it is possible you have cast iron drain lines. If so, these can corrode overtime, especially if you are using the wrong drain cleaner. Be sure...
Zoran Domazet
Seeking advise on replacing cast iron drain line with PVC pipe
Hey BP fam! I recently purchased a 2 story duplex and will be doing a few updates over the next few months. I am looking to replace the cast iron drain pipe with a PVC scheduled 40 4" pipe. I am currently shopping aro...
Adriano Caraco
Inspection report seeer results. Need opinions
Hi.I just got the sewer inspection report back and it doesn’t look good, but maybe it is something ok and I got worried.Would love some opinions and recommendations on what to do, I have a inspection contingency but i...
Mark Berge
Cast iron gas boiler versus high efficiency gas boiler for heat
I am getting estimates on replacing a old oil boiler with a new gas boiler to heat the rental house. House is 1000 square feet with baseboards. Have gotten estimates $11,000 to replace with a gas high efficiency boile...
Bruce P.
Has anyone had epoxy lining done in their cast iron plumbing?
So my friend is recently in a position where they may have to replace their main sewer line connecting the house to the street. One of the contractors said they had a new machine that could do epoxy lining of the cast...