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RE: What should a complete backflow preventer replacement quote include?
If one quote bundles testing and a report into its total while another lists them separately, I’d put both on the same basis before comparing: add the second quote’s stated testing cost, and confirm whether any required ...
RE: How do you usually tackle installing a new drain - DIY or call in a pro?
Honestly, I get the temptation to rip it all out and go PVC, especially after fighting with ancient threads that haven’t moved since Truman was president. But sometimes the old cast iron is still solid - patching a small...
RE: Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen plenty of folks do all the gutter and sump pump stuff and still end up with water in the basement. Sometimes the grading around the house is the real culprit - if the soil sl...
RE: Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?
That’s the golden rule right there. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to explain to folks that concrete isn’t waterproof, and neither is hope. Cardboard boxes are basically water magnets - might as well store yo...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Funny how often it’s the basics that trip folks up. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out for “mystery leaks” that turned out to be downspouts dumping water right at the foundation. People get so focused...