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Most people charge for the actual time used.

Joint compound is used to smooth between sections of drywall, I can't think of a use in plumbing.

If it's pipe dope (threaded pipe), cement (PVC), or solder (copper), just open the taps full force for 5-10 minutes, should flush out fine.

We are in the process of partnering with Culligan Water Products. We have been in business for 23 years as a plumbing and heating contractor. As the franchise works out we would have to use seperate trucks but the same employees. My question is if a Culligan man was in your home and he knew what he was talking about in reference to heating service work that needed to be peformed on your home heating system would you take his advice? Or would you blow it off because after all he is wearing a Culligan shirt?
We are a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing and heating contractor. We have 7, 2 card carrying journeymen plumbing and heating technicians.

Yes. The brand identity of the CM has left a positive impression in the minds of consumers. He is a trusted person. If he were going to cheat customers he would have done so with his own products by now…..YOU SHOULD HIRE ME FOR YOUR FOCUS GROUP. : ) :)

Hope this helps. Good luck with your project. I also know about repair people coming to the house and making side deals.

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 grip, clear it out and replace.

I live in a apartment in nyc and I had a leaky shower. I informed my landlord who sent a plumber. The plumber informed me I needed to buy the part to repair the shower. It cost about 65 dollars. I was wondering is the landlord suppose to cover the 65 dollars? Can I withhold it from the rent?

Was the part something that you broke or messed with in any way?

If you broke it, you pay.

If it is normal wear and tear maintenance, the landlord pays.

I’m considering a major career change. Computer programming to plumbing. The problem is that I have a hearing problem that makes it hard to talk to people on the phone or with people I can’t see (as I have to read lips to some degree).
This problem interferes with my current job as well: which normally involves quite a bit of talking on the phone, meetings (I have trouble hearing in meetings or groups of people)
Anyway, what does everyone think.
BTW. I’m not totally stupid about physical work, I repair plumbing at home, cut and split wood with chainsaw and axe… take care of livestock…(which means dealing with lots of sh!t) etc so I’m not really your programmer-only geek.

A plumber has to interact with customers, set up appointments on the phone etc.
I can’t imagine a better career than computer programmer for someone with a hearing problem, maybe you should look for another job in the same field. One that involves more programming, less meetings? Maybe one heavy on telecommuting where you will be interacting mostly by email?

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 times. I called a plumber and his solution was to replace the pipe completely; which is what I anticipated. What I did not anticipate though was the price he quoted me of $780!! I had anticipated that the price for this would be in the $200-$300 range. $780 seems quite excessive. Is this a fair price? I want to get this problem fixed properly and safely, but I don’t want to get ripped off? Any recommendations or insights would be appreciated.

That seems like a rip-off. To fix a small hole in copper pipe, all they have to do is clean the pipe, cut the hole out, and install a repair sleeve, not the whole pipe.
If the pipe is accessable, the whole job should take no more than an half hour, to one hour.
So, I would say your idea of about $200.00 would be in line with the correct cost.

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 bathrooms needs to be reset. Should I do that first or go directly to a skilled plumber or contractor. Please help, I have company coming in in 3weeks.

You could rent a borescope, and make small hole in the ceiling until you find the cause of the leak.
check out the link below.
http://www.calcentron.com/Pages/provision/provision_home.htm
Hope it helps.

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, we shouldn’t be held responsible for repairs just because they are under our shop. The plumbers say that we shouldn’t be liable, but they’re not lawyers. We’ve had others tell us that shared plumbing is part of the structure, and the landlord should pay just as if the wall collapsed due to age.

Does anyone know who is liable or have any advice? We are going to have a lawyer read our lease, but we don’t know what to do beyond that. We live in Los Angeles, if that matters.

“The pipes are the landlords, and the fullness there-of.”

Unless there’s some clause in the lease making the
tenant responsible, (doubtful), it’s a general maintenance item.
You might be held responsible for piping installed for, and dedicated to,
your use, but not piping for the general use of the whole building.

I moved into a 4/3 after April 1, 2007. Have had multiple problems with plumbing. A plumber hired by the home warranty company found 1 plumbing problem on the first try, kitchen sink not draining. Dug a hole and exposed the pipe that is not run to sewer. Now, 2 showers will not drain, new plumber came out and can’t find the problem. He thinks that it is the same problem as the kitchen sink. Now I have flies everywhere, mosquitos, and goodness knows what else. They have been aware since May of these problems, and the sink drain is a health hazard since there is a garbage disposal hooked to it. I am keeping a log of the communications via e-mail, so they cannot say the weren’t made aware.
The question is this: Do I have the right to deduct from the rent for not being able to use those 2 bathrooms, and for the time and money spent trying to fix the draining outside away from the house?? I still have 9 months remaining on my lease, but cannot afford to move right now.
Received another e-mail from agent, who states that homeowner never returned phone call from last week. After looking through my old e-mails, the original problem was turned in on or about April 10. The second problem was turned in on May 21, with the plumber coming out on May 22. So our showers have not been in use since before May 21 due to the problems. I do have all of the e-mail correspondence that is dated in case I have to take this any further. But do e-mails hold up in court if I have to go?

You cannot stop paying your rent on the home if you are in a lease. You can file a grievance with the housing authority and have them send an inspector out to check the premises. It will take some time, but I don’t think it costs any money.

Continue to keep reciepts for all of your expenses, including exterminating costs, cleaning costs, plumbing costs, and, if necessary, costs for alternative housing if the premises are unlivable. If the housing authority finds that there are legitimate problems in the house, you can be reimbursed for all of these expenses.

Usually, if you contact the housing authority, the landlord will make the necessary repairs and try to come to a settlement with you. They don’t want to deal with the housing authority.

You are not responsible for the repairs. The landlord must supply you with a place that can be occupied safely. The housing authority is the agency that checks out claims of unsafe living conditions. Just be ready to move out for a while if the housing authority does find that the place has to be vacated until the repairs are made. Good luck!
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EDIT:
Emails are not the most reliable form of communication. Send a certified letter that requires a signature. That will hold up in court whether he accepts it or not. Don’t throw away the emails though. Reference them in the certified letter you send and keep them as additional documentation. State in your letter that you are contacting the housing authority. I wouldn’t even wait a day before I contacted them.