- Approximate cost of services:
- $5,000.00
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- For all plumbing needs call John the Plumber. They've handled large and small jobs for us on time and on budget!
Basement Rough In, Upstairs bath reno and much more
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Dear Carmen,
We are very sorry to hear that you were not happy with the paid and free services we provided. We value feedback on our service and would like to thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Your pipes are made of cast iron. This material is seldom used in new residential construction because it deteriorates over time. The free camera inspection we performed while at your home showed evidence of both sagging and deterioration. Standing water was seen in the pipe, which indicated that it is not sloped correctly, as well as flaking pipes, which indicates deterioration.
As with many professions, there can be differing opinions on the best course of action; which is why we do not recommend hydro cleaning or “flushing” old cast iron pipes. If the pipes are already deteriorating, like yours are, blasting high-pressure water through the pipes can damage them even further.
When you contacted us after the work was completed we answered your questions and sent you the necessary supplementary information you requested. When we did not hear back from you, we assumed we had answered your questions and that perhaps you’d found another company to replace your deteriorating pipes.
Thank you again for your feedback. As stated on our invoices we do not warranty work completed on blocked or slow running drains because these problems are often caused by homeowner activities or damaged pipes. Going forward we will do our best to make customers better aware that we do not warranty drain clearing before beginning work to prevent the confusion you experienced.
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