Posted by Betsy on February 24, 2004, 9:31 pm
I had a plumber here today that says I have to have my main line dug up &
replaced. He tried for over an hour to use the roto-rooter thing, and then
charged me nothing because he couldn't clear it.
So I believe him.
BUT--his company's estimate for digging this up (entails ruining my driveway
and does NOT include the cost of replacing it!) was $6200!!!!!
I'm obviously going to call around first thing in the morning. This must be
done, I can't use the plumbing at all!
Questions:
Has anyone lived through this nightmare before? Have you any advice for me?
I've always worried that this was a scam perpetrated by plumbers but am less
doubtful in my case as I've had plumbing problems for some time. The house
is old (over 100 years) and the cast iron pipes are falling apart.
What did it cost you?
Who do I call to replace my asphalt driveway (sob)? How much might that
cost? It's about 25 feet long, one car width.
Thanks. HELP!
Posted by D. Gerasimatos on February 24, 2004, 10:03 pm
>Questions:
>Has anyone lived through this nightmare before? Have you any advice for me?
>I've always worried that this was a scam perpetrated by plumbers but am less
>doubtful in my case as I've had plumbing problems for some time. The house
>is old (over 100 years) and the cast iron pipes are falling apart.
Call another plumber. Also, you can have the inside of your line
videotaped to see what is causing the blockage. My house is 75 years old
and the cast iron was shot when I had it replaced last year.
>What did it cost you?
$3000 for what's under the house and $7000 for the run from the house to
the main.
>Who do I call to replace my asphalt driveway (sob)? How much might that
>cost? It's about 25 feet long, one car width.
No idea.
Other options are to just replace the portion of line that is broken or
to use a trenchless sewer replacement (can only be done in some
instances). The trenchless will cost more, but you will save having to
put in a new driveway. Of course, if your driveway needs replacing soon
anyway then maybe do it now.
Dimitri
Posted by Dick Smyth on February 24, 2004, 10:21 pm
Other than that how was your day?
wrote:
> >
> >Questions:
> >
> >Has anyone lived through this nightmare before? Have you any advice for
me?
> >I've always worried that this was a scam perpetrated by plumbers but am
less
> >doubtful in my case as I've had plumbing problems for some time. The
house
> >is old (over 100 years) and the cast iron pipes are falling apart.
> Call another plumber. Also, you can have the inside of your line
> videotaped to see what is causing the blockage. My house is 75 years old
> and the cast iron was shot when I had it replaced last year.
> >What did it cost you?
> $3000 for what's under the house and $7000 for the run from the house to
> the main.
> >Who do I call to replace my asphalt driveway (sob)? How much might that
> >cost? It's about 25 feet long, one car width.
> No idea.
> Other options are to just replace the portion of line that is broken or
> to use a trenchless sewer replacement (can only be done in some
> instances). The trenchless will cost more, but you will save having to
> put in a new driveway. Of course, if your driveway needs replacing soon
> anyway then maybe do it now.
> Dimitri
Posted by Betsy on February 24, 2004, 11:38 pm
Rotten. In trying to clean out the main line with sulfuric acid (toilet was
off & I was pouring it down the pipe) I splashed it on my face, even though
I knew the dangers and have used it before and was being very careful.
I had the main water turned off because the valve shutting off the inflow to
the toilet doesn't shut off completely. So in agony I dashed to the
basement to turn on the water, knowing full well that I'd have some
"leakage" to clean up when I got back upstairs.
I threw as much water on my face as I could before I dashed back downstairs
to turn off the water. I knew I was in trouble when I saw water dripping
into the basement through the cracks in the floor.
As I rushed upstairs the water met me running down the stairs. I cleaned up
as quick as I could while I phoned the doctor to see what to do. Meantime,
I was in real pain!
I hied me to the ER as commanded where I will now probably owe a fortune for
the minimal treatment received.
The good news? It missed my eyes.
The other bad news? The plumber broke the main stack as he was routing it
out.
This is all true, I lie not.
So, how was your day?
> Other than that how was your day?
> wrote:
> > >
> > >Questions:
> > >
> > >Has anyone lived through this nightmare before? Have you any advice
for
> me?
> > >I've always worried that this was a scam perpetrated by plumbers but am
> less
> > >doubtful in my case as I've had plumbing problems for some time. The
> house
> > >is old (over 100 years) and the cast iron pipes are falling apart.
> >
> >
> > Call another plumber. Also, you can have the inside of your line
> > videotaped to see what is causing the blockage. My house is 75 years old
> > and the cast iron was shot when I had it replaced last year.
> >
> >
> > >What did it cost you?
> >
> >
> > $3000 for what's under the house and $7000 for the run from the house to
> > the main.
> >
> >
> > >Who do I call to replace my asphalt driveway (sob)? How much might
that
> > >cost? It's about 25 feet long, one car width.
> >
> >
> > No idea.
> >
> >
> > Other options are to just replace the portion of line that is broken or
> > to use a trenchless sewer replacement (can only be done in some
> > instances). The trenchless will cost more, but you will save having to
> > put in a new driveway. Of course, if your driveway needs replacing soon
> > anyway then maybe do it now.
> >
> >
> > Dimitri
> >
Posted by art on February 25, 2004, 6:49 am
Betsy,
You need a huge hug, girl! And a good cry....I'm sending a cyber one
your way. (a stiff drink would help as well......)
Art..............
artaNOSPAM@croton10520.com
> Rotten. In trying to clean out the main line with sulfuric acid (toilet
was
> off & I was pouring it down the pipe) I splashed it on my face, even
though
> I knew the dangers and have used it before and was being very careful.
> I had the main water turned off because the valve shutting off the inflow
to
> the toilet doesn't shut off completely. So in agony I dashed to the
> basement to turn on the water, knowing full well that I'd have some
> "leakage" to clean up when I got back upstairs.
> I threw as much water on my face as I could before I dashed back
downstairs
> to turn off the water. I knew I was in trouble when I saw water dripping
> into the basement through the cracks in the floor.
> As I rushed upstairs the water met me running down the stairs. I cleaned
up
> as quick as I could while I phoned the doctor to see what to do.
Meantime,
> I was in real pain!
> I hied me to the ER as commanded where I will now probably owe a fortune
for
> the minimal treatment received.
> The good news? It missed my eyes.
> The other bad news? The plumber broke the main stack as he was routing it
> out.
> This is all true, I lie not.
> So, how was your day?
> > Other than that how was your day?
> >
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >Questions:
> > > >
> > > >Has anyone lived through this nightmare before? Have you any advice
> for
> > me?
> > > >I've always worried that this was a scam perpetrated by plumbers but
am
> > less
> > > >doubtful in my case as I've had plumbing problems for some time. The
> > house
> > > >is old (over 100 years) and the cast iron pipes are falling apart.
> > >
> > >
> > > Call another plumber. Also, you can have the inside of your line
> > > videotaped to see what is causing the blockage. My house is 75 years
old
> > > and the cast iron was shot when I had it replaced last year.
> > >
> > >
> > > >What did it cost you?
> > >
> > >
> > > $3000 for what's under the house and $7000 for the run from the house
to
> > > the main.
> > >
> > >
> > > >Who do I call to replace my asphalt driveway (sob)? How much might
> that
> > > >cost? It's about 25 feet long, one car width.
> > >
> > >
> > > No idea.
> > >
> > >
> > > Other options are to just replace the portion of line that is broken
or
> > > to use a trenchless sewer replacement (can only be done in some
> > > instances). The trenchless will cost more, but you will save having to
> > > put in a new driveway. Of course, if your driveway needs replacing
soon
> > > anyway then maybe do it now.
> > >
> > >
> > > Dimitri
> > >
> >
> >
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>Has anyone lived through this nightmare before? Have you any advice for me?
>I've always worried that this was a scam perpetrated by plumbers but am less
>doubtful in my case as I've had plumbing problems for some time. The house
>is old (over 100 years) and the cast iron pipes are falling apart.