We renovated this stupid kitchen 8 years ago.
We put in this stupid sink then.
Last night we called the stupid plumber for the third time?
Why did we call a plumber for a stupid clog? Well, because the last time we attempted to fix our clogged up stupid sink ourselves we ended up in a toxic mess. Yep. When you try and fix a clog yourself and the wee little snake you own doesn't work, and the plunger doesn't work, and the first bottle of Liquid Plumber doesn't work....do not try some other industrial strength crap. The fumes might actually kill you.
Any hoo.
The stupid sink was clogged. Again.
Snake. Didn't work.
Plunger. Didn't work.
Liquid Plumber. Does that stuff ever work?
Time to call in the big guns...cause my dishwasher won't run without this damn sink and my counter is covered in dishes, the oven won't hide any more crap and my kids are tired of eating off of plastic.
Plumber to the rescue!
Or not.
His 25 foot snake could not find the clog.
After 2 hours he convinces us (read Hubby) that he needs to pop a small hole in our FINISHED basement to get to some damn pipe downstairs. Fine. I hate that stucco ceiling anyway.
He did this.
Three holes later. Gee. Gefaw Gefaw. Sorry Mam. That's all duct work. I need to go through a different wall.
Are you freakin kidding me!
I went upstairs. To breath.
Much pounding later I returned downstairs. To this.
AHHHH!!
The worst part. The plumber threw his hands in the air and said
"Sorry guys, I feel bad, I've never lost one before but I can't find the problem"
Are you kidding me? There are a total of 7 holes in my ceiling and wall in 2 different rooms and my freaking sink still doesn't work and now you are just going to leave!!!
In my most passive aggressive style I helped the Hubs usher him out while I silently shook my head. No No No. WTH? Now what.
On to the next plumber?
Yep. We really have no choice. Plumber number 2 snaked the drain with his 50 foot snake. Fixed her all up lickety split.
150.00 bucks and he was on his way.
Anyone know how to drywall?
No one ever told me being a grownup was going to be so much fun.
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64 comments:
That really sucks.
You win the "bad day but able to remain semi-calm"prize ;o)
That really sucks.
You win the "bad day but able to remain semi-calm"prize ;o)
That first plumber should come back and fix the mess. I would have been crying. No fun..
Anyone know how to drywall?!! LMAO!
That really sucks! The first plumber should have to pay for the repairs. Seriously.
1st plumber should definitely fix his mess. Something you may want to try every monþh or so (or whenver the sink seems slow to drain) is to pour in some baking soda, vinegar and boiling water - that usually seems to clear a slow sink.
Oh but be warned it will bubble up & froth like crazy - but it's not toxic! The kids will enjoy the show though.
Well obviously you must now invest in a 50ft snake of your own! How much?!?! I don't think I'd have stayed as calm as you appear to have done.
Oh No! Luckily dry wall isn't that hard to patch, hubby should have that all patched and fixed before Christmas! If he's not handy, this is something you could easily do, want me to come over and help?
I agree plumber #1 should fix the holes on his dime.
Ughhhh. So frustrating!
You did better that I would have done! I would have made that plumber fix EVERYTHING before he left because he couldnt fix the problem! I wouldnt have paid him either - but yay for super plumber numero dos! You know who to call if this happens again!
You handled that much better than I would. I can't believe they would come in there mess everything up and then still not find the problem. I hope they come and fix it!
Send him a bill for the repairs to everythicg, with a "carbon copy" (make faked) to an attorney..That may shake him up.
That shit is the worst..I feel your pain..and what a mess..I actually have a fear of plumbing..Im always afraid my hub will fall into the cesspool..and wouldnt you know...2 people in the last month on Long Island, yep fell in their cesspools...WTF..so my other fear is hiring plumbers to come...for exactly the reason you stated...my hub does drywall..but we are a long way off...I would donate him to you for 24 hours if I could..things will be sooo better tomorrow
What is it with plumbers? I had a bad one too. I'd help you too but by the time I come from Texas you will have it done! But I will be thinking about you though!
I would have killed the first plumber for being a jack ass and putting 7 holes in my house!
ok, i noticed the pristine paint job. ouch. when home depot damaged our wall, i fought with them until the service and repairs were covered. hello? accountability? it seems ridiculous to let that doofus back into your home to do repairs but wouldn't his contractor's insurance cover that? so very sorry. does make for a great story. almost unbelievable in the comedy of errors.
OH, NO!!!!!!!!! Seriously, that's what your walls/ceiling look like right now? Oh, no!!! I'm SORRY! What great timing... because I'm sure you totally felt like doing some major repairs a few days before CHRISTMAS!!!!
WOW. This really stinks. I have had some bad house calls...but this guy takes the cake!!!!!
Good luck..I suppose it could have been worse?
i know that stinky indsutrial strength stuff you're talking about, that is nasty stuff.
if another plumber came in and was able to fix the clog with the snake, you should be able to complain to the first company and try to get compensated. it's worth a try.
With all those holes he made and all the first plumber had to say was "sorry"? And he couldn't fix the problem? Seriously? That is so not right.
Four plumbers and $1000 later, not to mention months of doubled water bills, and they still couldn't find our leak. Hubby found it when he drove the tractor over our front lawn and sprang a gusher. I hate plumbers!!! Do I sound bitter? :-)
Okay my mouth is catching flies...gaping open! WHAT AN ASSHAT!! I would call that place back and make them pay for the drywall...I am mad and its not my house. I am so sorry my friend...glad you got your clog fixed. :(
*hug*
What a day! I can't believe he just left the mess!!! I'd certainly ask the next guy if he has a clean up disclaimer. :)
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I would make the first plumber pay. Uh-oh, he ain't walking out scot free, not after 7 holes. I can feel your pain.
OMG! There should be somewhere for reporting that plumber. I can't believe he made such a mess and then just left!!!!
Make sure Santa knows how admirably you kept your cool!
Probably not what you want to hear, but drywalling isn't all that bad. Kind of like frosting a cake. Well, except for the sawing and taping.
Make sure Santa knows how admirably you kept your cool!
Probably not what you want to hear, but drywalling isn't all that bad. Kind of like frosting a cake. Well, except for the sawing and taping.
Being a grownup sucks sometimes! I like to eat cookies for breakfast to ensure I experience the good sides of adulthood too :)
Just getting packed to come over there and help fix that mess. Before I go, I have a little something for you at my blog!
You have got to be kidding me! That first plumber didn't have a longer snake???? I hear you about all the crazy-fun it is to be a grown-up.
Ha! You crack me up. But I hate it for you that now you have to fix all those holes.
My dad's a mr fix it including plulmbing. I'm so glad he is. sounds like you had a scary plumber experience.
so sorry! hugs!
he's never lost one before? that is too funny
I would get that (blankety-blank) bag to pay for it!!! You shouldn't have to fix those holes yourself...Plumber Fail!
~WM
Oh wow, I'd be beyond pissed. That's insane.
BTW my drain in the kitchen is a hot mess too. :-(
so sorry.. been there did that one!
have a good wkend!!!
Ohhhhh I have a story just like this too long to type out seriously but I will say, plumber cracks and holes in the walls and pocket books...I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!
I would've cried like a baby over all of this. Ugh!
Oh I feel your pain! We had a toilet that required a plumber to come every 8 months to a year until one day he said that he could no longer snake the toilet because the pipes UNDER THE HOUSE had shifted and were bent to the point that water/waste couldn't go through. He showed up the next day with a little bulldozer and dug up our front yard (that we had just landscaped) and dug under our house until he found the pipe. $1,5oo later it was "good as new". Gee - thanks.
what do you want in your stocking? You so deserve whatever you ask for after a day like that! I am so sorry. I would go ahead and just call someone to dry wll fix for you. I think any attempt on your part in your delicate condition might result in further damage! Lol :)
No way! He didn't fix the holes? That's gotta hurt.
Hey, I just found you on Menopausal New Mom's blog. I'm glad I did, cuz now I'm following. Anyone with this kinda luck is a friend of mine.
We had to call the plumber yesterday, too. I put potato peels down the garbage disposal and that was all she wrote...
Okay, that majorly stinks. IT wouldn't feel so badly if he had fixed the problem. I bet his cousin is a dry wall/ceiling expert...
Wow...what an experience you went through. We just had a leak in our bathtub upstairs (our lovely builder did not attach the overflow drain to the pipe) which leaked in our kitchen...I had a hole in my kitchen for 3+ weeks! I understand a small portion of your frustration. Hang in there!
Jebus Crap. I'm utterly at a loss for words here. :-o
I consider is a lesson for us new home owners, to never ever let a worker punch holes through our home without a 2nd or 3rd consult from other qualified people.
I'd bill that jackarse for the repairs!!
(( hugs )) and man, I feel for you, I really do :(
I sure hope number 1 didn't charge you. If he did, I wouldn't have paid. What a bummer.
I had to show my hubby your blog...and show him your story. His response..."I would of been po'd if a plumber had done that here".
So the moral of the story is to hire the plumber w/the longest snake??
Your drywall, Ack!
I agree, sometimes being an adult, especially a homeowner, really sucks. I hope everything is able to be fixed cheaply.
I literally just yelled out loud when I saw the pics of all those holes. NO WAY. I'm so sorry you had to deal with all that.
I'm also really glad you stopped by my blog. Yours is GREAT!
Nope, liquid plumber never works. He should pay , or at least repair, all the holes he put in the wall.
Are you freaking kidding me? What a chump! I assume he'll be fixing the holes? Ah ha ha
Holy crap! Time to call the Plumber's Union!
And a stupid drywaller... Sorry about your stupid crappy luck.
OMG!! I'd be so pissed! I have a clogging problem going on right now too. Now I'm a apprehensive about calling a plumber.
no lie, I think i would have gone all ninja on him. Not in a good way either. Crap.
oh my goodness! he didn't even fix the walls?? yikes, sorry about ur bad day:( hope u guys get this all straightened out soon:) thx again for dropping by my blog:)
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HOLY CRAP! Those pictures are CRAZY! Sorry you had to deal with that! Hopefully Santa will find you a new plumber.
Have a wonderful holiday.
I would be beyond pissed and would probably get myself in trouble heading myself over to his little plumber shop and doing the same to his walls. Jerk.
holy cow! Don't you think the guy should come back and fix that?I'd be on his front step until he came back LOL
Few things make me crabbier than plumbing problems! Especially if holes get knocked in the walls!
I would be having some words with the first guys supervisor! That is unacceptable, drywall isn't to hard to fix, but then you have to paint and try to make sure everything is smooth and matches!
I sure hope you didn't get a bill for the first one, I think I would be sending him my own bill for repairs!
I. Would. Have. Died.
Also, I still have a three inch gap between my front door and the frame, thanks to a passive-aggressive panic attack, but, I'm pretty sure that 7 holes in my ceiling and wall would have served to push me over the edge.
That's absolutely outrageous. Obviously that guy didn't know what he was doing. I'm amazed you two kept your cool with him.
sheesh.
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