Monday I did wash, we had seen the sink backing up more than usual so I being a great husband and wonderful handyman, bought some Drano and poured it done the drain.
It seemed to help so I did 3 batches of wash feeling pretty manly and proud.
Nat came down and said "Why is the rug in the bathroom wet?" We turned on the light to see that the tub was full of water, the toilet had backed up and overflowed and then notice the floor drain by the washer was wet.
Our sewer seemed plugged. More Drano, plunging and a few swear words later nothing really work. Then we let the stuff sit over night and it looked like Tues morning we were ok. Nat went up and took a shower, I went downstairs just to make sure, and sure enough we were flooding again.
Called some people but they could not come until Wed morning.
So Wed morning a guy from Scott Hale Plumping and heating comes. Unclogs the main drain but in looking at the camera we find that our pipes are all bad and close to a major break and collapse.
So after talking to him and looking at the camera footage we sign the agreement for over $11k to fix and put in a new pipe system. Worst part is we have to not only do from the house to the street but the added cost of fixing a problem that lies under our basement concrete. (Why the price is higher than usual).
We are happy that this time bomb was found when it did and that we can fix it.
So happy with the drain guy, he was very likable, professional and seemed honest.
They will be starting digging into the basement Monday morning....oh joy! But when all is said an done we will never have to worry about this type of problem.
Also, Wed night we got a ice storm that turned our street into one solid sheet of ice. I could not get out of the drive way so worked from home.
It was crazy watching people try to drive up the street or down, several wrecks.
But life is good and I am so happy with it!
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