Category Archives: Plumbing Problems
Plumbing problems. My bathtub is stopped up. Tried Liquid Plumr, did not work, any suggestions?
Don't want to call a plumber, too expensive. The most likely problem is the 'U' bend, this is a safety device just under the drain from your bath tub, just put a bowl underneath it and unscrew the two retaining rings, they are usually only hand tight. You will probably find it's full of your hair and maybe a hair … Continue reading
I have some plumbing problems.?
We have a 2 story home with dry wall ceilings. We have had some leaks from the upstairs bathrooms. 1) How can I find the source of the leaks without tearing out the ceiling. 2) I have very little ability in repairing things, should I call a plumber or a contractor? 3) I think the toilet in one of the … Continue reading
Cost of a plumbing repair: Is this a fair estimate?
A week ago a game of darts resulted in a pin sized puncture of a copper pipe in my basement, causing a slow drip. I put some putty on it and covered it with two clamps and a piece of rubber. That worked for a little while but the dripping started again with much greater frequency and even spurting at … Continue reading
Who is liable for shared plumbing problems?
My parents run a shop at a commercial location. There has been a drainage pipe that has somehow become corroded and must be replaced. This is a very costly project. The pipes are such that the waste of every single shop in the complex will run through the corroded pipe. Now, our argument is that because the plumbing is shared, … Continue reading
My landlord says the plumbing issue I have can only be repaired at “his discretion” . ?
When we first moved in (10 mo. ago) he knew there were plumbing issues because the house wasn’t winterized properly (pipes burst) and he sent a plumber out and the plumber told him (in my presence) what was wrong. The plumber was to come back the next day and repair the minor problem but he also told us some other … Continue reading
Someone please help!!! I have major plumbing problems and can’t find a plumber?
For the past 3 weeks I have major plumbing problems. My sisters (who live out of state) and I together own a small trailer park. For the past 3 weeks I have had major plumbing problems. We dug a 10 foot long trench and found we have orange berg sewer pipe which is beginning to collapse. I finally got one … Continue reading
Is a tenant responsible for repairs, when the damage was done due old plumbing?
my landlord is trying to hold us responsible for a plumbing bill, and replacement of carpet padding in the bathroom and kitchen, becaue we had a back up in the shower drain, he is trying to telll us that HIS plumber buddy found baby wipes when snakeing out the drain, therefore we are responsible for the damages and the bill. … Continue reading
What is the cost of repairing root infested plumbing?
I am considering purchasing a house, built in the 1920′s, that currently has plumbing problems. When multiple people are occupying the house the plumbing backs up severely and cannot be used. I believe there are roots growing into the plumbing, and this has probably been going on for some time now. If the roots actually need to be mechanically removed … Continue reading
Is hot water plumbing connected to the toilet plumbing?
I have a problem. I always flush my cig butts down the toilet and now there is a plumbing problem in my apt building. They will be turning off the hot water for repairs. Will It get traced back to me? Only cold water it routed to the toilet. Flushing drains the water to the sewage pipe. Hot or cold … Continue reading
Plumbing problem!!?
pipe sags underneath my townhouse. results in horrible drainage of my downstairs bathroom. home owners association refuses to pay because the problem starts underneath my unit. plumber sais it will cost 13 THOUSAND dollars to repair it. Does anyone know of any other way to repair the problem, other than to digup the floor and re-route the pipe Go to … Continue reading