A Plumer just came over and said he will snake our pipes but we may need a new "sewage system of pipes" because our sink is backing up and our toilets are not fully flushing! I have 2 ?s 1.What is your opinion on the situation. 2. How much would the "new system" cost?
2006-10-06 16:50:09 · 9 answers · asked by randy_moss_fan_4life 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A plumer huh. Wow. Never had one of them visit me before.
2006-10-06 16:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a tough one to answer, because it all depends on how much of your drain system is effected and to what extent the plummer has to go to fix the problem.
Time is money, so if it takes a long time to snake the lines then it could be quite expensive. The problem is some of your lines might be so bad that they need to be replaced.
I have a 120 year old house and I have had both bathroom sinks replaced and both toilets replaced with power flush toilets. The toilets cost me $1,200 each, and I don't remember what the sinks cost. I also had to have 15 feet of main sewer line replaced in the basement. I'm not sure, but I think it ran me around $700 or so.
Several years ago, I was having a problem with my main sewer line that that's outside the house. It cost me around $1,500 or so for them to dig up the broken pipe and put in a "T", where they put a cleanout out doors. Until then, the only cleanout I had was behind the laundry tubs.
2006-10-06 17:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by JSalakar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably don't need a whole new 'system of pipes' .did this problem occur suddenly or gradually get worse? if the toilets are slow this means the problem is in the main line, the 3 or 4 inch pipethat goes out to the city sewer. my guess would be that tree or shrub roots have found their way into the pipe through a crack or hole. I would call a drain clearing service. they can probably give you an approximate location of the clog. that's where you start digging to look for roots. you may only need to replace a small section of pipe. sometimes a large tree root can buckle or crush large sections, i hope that's not the case.
good luck&happy hunting
2006-10-06 19:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by spooky 1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
several questions need answered: 1. r u on munincipal sewer system or rural septic tank? 2. R any drains working right in your house? Do you have more than one toilet? How old is your house? Are the pipes PVC (plastic) or old iron?
First thing I'd do is remove & check/clean the sink trap. If the sink then drains ok, I'd be opposed to new pipes. Definately seek a second or third opinion from different plumbers.
2006-10-06 16:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by londo_h_mollari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds stupid. Get a second opinion. A plumber is supposed to clear the pipes not replace them. If they are blocked they should know where they are blocked with a snake, how far it goes in to the blockage, to fix that one problem. Dig one hole and replace or fix the area and you are done. I can not answer the second question since it is probably not required.
2006-10-06 17:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by blue_eagle74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A plumer? Don`t you mean a plummer? Or even a plumar?Or maybe a plummar?Oh what the hell just get a mop and bucket or call a plumber.
2006-10-06 16:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by sweynseye 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How would he know that you need new pipes if he had not tried to snake them yet ??? And why do you need new pipes, Tree roots, Broken pipes ????
2006-10-06 16:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by g_man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is the house?? are you on city or self sewage?? single home or an apartment?? and its spelled "plumb, plumber and plumbing"!
2006-10-06 16:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's probably correct if all the drains are slow :(
2006-10-06 16:51:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋