I was so very sorry to read about your terrible, awful, expensive summer, as well as to learn that your ticker isn’t treating you well. I hope your home is now all better and you can relax into winter. You had the summer of Job.
Glad that your "living"nightmare is over. I always use BBB as a screener and always check the comments by users. On the bright side (for me), my household expenses now seem trivial......almost.
Thanks for ruining my morning, David. I'm really sorry to hear how extensive, expensive and drawn-out the double whammy was--external and internal plumbing. All during one of our hottest summers ever to boot. Next lunch is on me.
Your story of plumbing issues reminded me of owning a 1928 home with lead pipes, several water leaks, a complete re-piping of the house.....and then trying to find someone I trusted after getting bids from several dishonest companies. You are not alone and I hope the future is better with less stress and enjoyment of the years ahead. Thanks for all you share with your dedicated readers. This last one was like having PTSD. I have Economy Plumbing on my contact list and over the years bought them a new truck.
Oh man, we went through the same starting in April with an insidious water heater leak. Called Cummings for an estimate ("$3000 for a water heater?!? Get the duck outta here!") and they contacted Steamy Concepts - who just showed up at our house without us asking to evaluate the damage. Steamy then contacted THEIR buddies, Royal Solutions to estimate the reconstruction costs. Oh and did I mention we had a 37 year old HVAC unit that would have to pulled in order to rebuild the water heater platform? "Well, Cummings does HVAC, too..." It's a racket, man. Truly a racket. They get you when you're vulnerable, so it has nothing to do with being stupid. Maybe a little too trusting, but again, you're in a super tough spot - especially when sewage is coursing through your home - and they know it. You just have to hold your nose, take your time, and not panic.
OMG! What an awful combination of disasters. You and Ellen have my sympathy. But your lengthy commentary will be productive. I have now vowed to call my insurance company and get their recommendations for service providers first thing. Still, I surely understand your wanting to get someone in to fix the problem as fast as possible. That’s what the Rooter Rangers and Quick Restores count on.
Marking “like” seems out of place for this post, but please accept that it represents my appreciation for your wit, imaginative descriptions, and sympathy toward your situation.
Anyone can have these “lightening strikes” create a Casa Calamity at anytime. Welcome to the Hard Knocks Club. Should I start a “GoFundMe” so you an “get by with a little help from [your] friends”?
I was saddened by your terrible tale, but gladdened you lived to tell it. Although it won’t help you pay the bills, perhaps it will provide some solace to realize you are Tucson’s veritable George Bailey. If only you could monetize your troubles like it was his good fortune to do in the movie.
I was so very sorry to read about your terrible, awful, expensive summer, as well as to learn that your ticker isn’t treating you well. I hope your home is now all better and you can relax into winter. You had the summer of Job.
Glad that your "living"nightmare is over. I always use BBB as a screener and always check the comments by users. On the bright side (for me), my household expenses now seem trivial......almost.
Thanks for ruining my morning, David. I'm really sorry to hear how extensive, expensive and drawn-out the double whammy was--external and internal plumbing. All during one of our hottest summers ever to boot. Next lunch is on me.
Your story of plumbing issues reminded me of owning a 1928 home with lead pipes, several water leaks, a complete re-piping of the house.....and then trying to find someone I trusted after getting bids from several dishonest companies. You are not alone and I hope the future is better with less stress and enjoyment of the years ahead. Thanks for all you share with your dedicated readers. This last one was like having PTSD. I have Economy Plumbing on my contact list and over the years bought them a new truck.
Oh man, we went through the same starting in April with an insidious water heater leak. Called Cummings for an estimate ("$3000 for a water heater?!? Get the duck outta here!") and they contacted Steamy Concepts - who just showed up at our house without us asking to evaluate the damage. Steamy then contacted THEIR buddies, Royal Solutions to estimate the reconstruction costs. Oh and did I mention we had a 37 year old HVAC unit that would have to pulled in order to rebuild the water heater platform? "Well, Cummings does HVAC, too..." It's a racket, man. Truly a racket. They get you when you're vulnerable, so it has nothing to do with being stupid. Maybe a little too trusting, but again, you're in a super tough spot - especially when sewage is coursing through your home - and they know it. You just have to hold your nose, take your time, and not panic.
Glad you're home and healing.
OMG! What an awful combination of disasters. You and Ellen have my sympathy. But your lengthy commentary will be productive. I have now vowed to call my insurance company and get their recommendations for service providers first thing. Still, I surely understand your wanting to get someone in to fix the problem as fast as possible. That’s what the Rooter Rangers and Quick Restores count on.
Marking “like” seems out of place for this post, but please accept that it represents my appreciation for your wit, imaginative descriptions, and sympathy toward your situation.
Anyone can have these “lightening strikes” create a Casa Calamity at anytime. Welcome to the Hard Knocks Club. Should I start a “GoFundMe” so you an “get by with a little help from [your] friends”?
I was saddened by your terrible tale, but gladdened you lived to tell it. Although it won’t help you pay the bills, perhaps it will provide some solace to realize you are Tucson’s veritable George Bailey. If only you could monetize your troubles like it was his good fortune to do in the movie.