The stupid sink was plugged. Again.
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.
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!
Being a grownup sucks sometimes! I like to eat cookies for breakfast to ensure I experience the good sides of adulthood too đ
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.
OMG! There should be somewhere for reporting that plumber. I can’t believe he made such a mess and then just left!!!!
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.
*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. đ
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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. đ
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? đ
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.
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.
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?
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!!!!
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.
I would have killed the first plumber for being a jack ass and putting 7 holes in my house!