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today's mess...

Weezbo
Weezbo Member Posts: 6,232
in THE MAIN WALL
You be careful with working there..that support under the beam looks like someone was trying to prove that you can balance a book off a table by gradually extending each book placed upon the other a little bit further out there :)...its doable buh that is kinda weirdly engineering for a cantilever beam support.

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  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    What a tight space!!! Still have 2 leaks to address. Would you live here? The 2 units pictured are directly above the leaks. The dangeling things from the ceiling are dead mushrooms. The tenants are pretty upset and I made it clear it could have been done earlier, but I just got the OK and I made it an emergency.

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Neglect Inc!

    Reminds me only too much of jobs landlords need done,, but never pay for it!
    I hope this isn`t the case for you Tim!!

    Dave
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    Thanks, Weez! Those stacked bricks are supporting a sewage pipe but the actual supports are really bad. I asked my helper to not stand over me while I was in there. There would be no rescue if thinks went really bad, but I do not mind tight spaces. It will cost them to not cut an access in the kitchen! Should someone call someone regarding the conditions in the units / future mold? Some people are really affected by mold, I understand...

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    Let's just say I handle my own collections...with a bat if necessary...(maybe not THAT drastic...) I have really good lien verbage...that usually gets them.

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Glad you got things worked-out Tim,

    but it`s too bad things sometimes have to come to that.
    I`m also glad you posted your pic, maybe I`ll watch the next few episodes of COPS more closely LOL!!

    Dave
  • bruhl_2
    bruhl_2 Member Posts: 16


    Timco, I don't even know you, however I have the feeling that you will get paid, as well you should.
    bruhl
  • mtfallsmikey
    mtfallsmikey Member Posts: 765
    Just beware!

    of mold / mildew issues...the "new asbestos!"
  • Garbear
    Garbear Member Posts: 19
    Many Thanks

    Thanks for closing the toilet lid.
  • tim smith
    tim smith Member Posts: 2,807
    Are there steam or return lines in crawl?

    If so, I look around carefully, almost always find dirt contaminated with asbestos, require a test of samples of dirt. If asbestos, no work. This puts tenants and ourselves at risk and needs to be addressed by certified abatement company. My .02 worth. Tim
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928


    Before you "call someone" have you had a frank discussion with the owner? Just like a home that had a small fire with lots of water to put it out, that place needs a few days of serious ventilation.

    Did the occupants give you an idea of how long the problem had been occurring?
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    Only the property manager. The tenants say there has been 'moisture' in the air for months before the conditions got to where they are now...I feel bad for them. Not sure if I am obligated to do anything more than just fix the leaks. The hot water re-circ loop is leaking and I made sure the management company was aware that it may just blow anytime and if it does, it will be a major flood.

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • Al Corelli_2
    Al Corelli_2 Member Posts: 395
    Wait a Minute!

    Are you sure you can't patch that pipe?

    Just kidding.

    I do not envy you. Not one bit.

    Fortunately, I am too fat to fit in places like that anymore.

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  • mikea23
    mikea23 Member Posts: 224
    Al

    Al and they say being fat has no advantages i never have to do those jobs

    Mike A
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    I am sure getting there! Put on 50lbs in 3 yrs of marriage! My chest, tummy and knees/ elbows really hurt from laying on pipes and letting all the air out of the 'ol lungs to squeeze in. I am scraped up pretty good. This job was not a standard hourly gig...more like " I'm thinking of a number..." I did not sleep well the past 2 nights...pretty painful, but the tenants really appreciated the effort. They told me so.

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 672
    the tenants really appreciated the effort?

    i would hope so! i LOVE challenges like that, and i'm a glutton for punishment, but...... they should be naming children after you
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    My wife rolled her eyes on that one! In your favorite hispanic accent (the tenants in 2 of the units are hispanic)imagine if you will.."oh, she is soo beautiful, we will call her teemco!"

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 672
    aaaaaaa!

    teemco concepcion dejesus
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