Monica Narvaez
Water main leak/how much would it coast? 💧
Our inspector suggested 20k or more which seems very high based on our google searches.
Any advice is appreciated!
Chan K.
Landlord – Tool or Device to Detect Pipe Burst or Constant Runnin
Hello Landlords,I want to find out what kind of device you are using to detect pipe burst or constant running water. Most of the time when the pipe is burst in the basement or constant running water due to leak or abu...
Eric Kahn Gale
2-Flat: Replacing Galvanized Pipe with Copper
I've owned a two-flat in Albany Park for about a year now. We've replaced the roof (18.5K, it was never torn off in 100 years) and redid kitchens and bathrooms. We're planning to replace our galvanized pipe with coppe...
Tyler B.
Sewage Leak on Curb outside Proip
Hello everyone,I bought a brand new rehabbed property back in March 2020. I am currently experiencing an issue with a sewage leak, coming out of a pipe on the sidewalk outside of my place. I called the Philly Water De...
Cara Lonsdale
Water meter cut at the street?
Has anyone come across this? I am evaluating a property and the water meter has been removed from the pipe at the street level. Does the water company cut these when the previous owner is delinquent or something? D...
Mark T.
Repipe or not? Tenant complianing of water pressure
Need advice. My tenant was complaining of water pressure in the 2nd floor bathroom. The water pressure in the cold water side is weak, it flows but it was not a full stream at the tub spout.  Hot water is fine it h...
Chris Wallace
Any Winterization Tips?
Hi folks, I'm securing a vacant property for the winter, this will be my first time winterizing a property. The gas service has been shut off and the meter removed. I'm now waiting on the city to cut off the water ser...
Cody Thompson
Low hot water pressure in upstairs unit
I have have a duplex that was converted into 4 units. The added upstairs unit has very low hot water pressure because the hot water heater to all units are in the basement. Any suggestions or contraptions I may be ...
Ray X.
Is the plumbing sudden broken covered by the home insurance?
My house pipe under the concrete was suddenly broken last December that causes the water damage. My home insurance pays for the water mitigation and rebuild but refuses to pay for the plumbing repair. The plumbing rep...
Timothy W.
Stop frozen pipes in rentals
I can't believe I didn't think of this one before.
If you're in a cold area, do this or have this done:
1. Go into the basement or crawlspace and find 2 pipes. First, find the pipe that is your hot water going o...