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brandrea · 25 May 2020, 09:01 PM

Well folks, woke up to this mess this morning ... the entire basement flooded.

At least it was water and not fire, but sheesh what a mess. Burst pipe was the culprit, the only line of plumbing in the house I neglected to do in the reno,

and its gonna cost now lol

Oh well ... onward and upward.

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Brew · 25 May 2020, 09:06 PM

Cr@ppy way to start the day. Sorry.

swatty · 25 May 2020, 09:12 PM

Sorry to hear this , similar thing happened to a friend of mine recently. He was away on vacation and a flexible under sink hose burst, he estimated it was 24hours before a neighbour saw water running out of his house. I found out since then that the flexible hoses that look like they have metal braided exterior burst all the time and should be changed at least every 7-10 years

SearChart · 25 May 2020, 09:22 PM

That sucks! sorry to hear Brian.

Patton250 · 25 May 2020, 09:35 PM

Brian that’s terrible man. I’m sorry.

emersm · 25 May 2020, 10:03 PM

Nightmare scenario. Sorry to hear.

brandrea · 25 May 2020, 10:05 PM

Thanks guys ... luckily I know a contractor and he has three guys on the job, they’ve just arrived.

I’m just pretty irritated with myself. When we bought this house it was a complete gut job, we tore everything down to the studs and did all new wiring and plumbing .... except that one run for the exterior hose bib

1William · 25 May 2020, 10:08 PM

Sorry to hear.

GoingPlaces · 25 May 2020, 10:17 PM

Whoa, what a mess. Sorry to read this.

Yes...2020...GO AWAY!

joeychitwood · 25 May 2020, 10:17 PM

So sorry, Brian. Yeah, 2020 go away any time.

DLRIDES · 25 May 2020, 10:21 PM

Hope it all works out !

watchmework · 25 May 2020, 10:30 PM

Ugh this sucks to see, I’m sorry Brian.

Glad that you were able to at least quickly get someone on the job though...hope it gets fixed up quickly.

Cru Jones · 25 May 2020, 10:42 PM

:-(

What a pain! Sorry Brian.... reminds me of our full renovation of our apparement, with the upstairs neighbor’s pipe in the kitchen bursting exactly 5 days after we had moved in, thereby ruining our new kitchen.

Romeojk · 25 May 2020, 10:46 PM

Sorry to hear. I hope you have fans and a dehumidifier running. I think you have like 72hrs before mold or spores can develop (or so I’ve heard). Good luck and as long as you have your health my friend!

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THC · 25 May 2020, 10:56 PM

Damn Brian, so sorry.. speedy recovery sir

Paul will now reply, it’s a good time to renovate and get his room ready

THC · 25 May 2020, 10:58 PM

Chiboy · 25 May 2020, 10:59 PM

Damn, really sorry to read this.

Not related to your situation, but to other comments: when we go away for more than a couple of days, I shut off the main water supply. Water can ruin a house very quickly if left unchecked.

DonRickles · 25 May 2020, 11:06 PM

Wow, that's a bummer! Much larger problem then the pusher that fell off my Daytona last night...

Calling insurance co.?

Good luck brother!

037 · 25 May 2020, 11:14 PM

Be glad it wasn’t in the winter or everyone would be over with their hockey gear.

Does homeowners insurance in Canada cover burst pipes?

Bladeshot · 25 May 2020, 11:31 PM

Sorry to see that, Brian! Been there. I’ve got an odd AC condensate drain pipe that is prone to clogging. And it’s under the slab, so I can’t easily replace it. It’s caused a good bit of mess, more than once.

It’s amazing you have contractor friends who came right over! I can’t find any who are available or fast, in my area. I’m off to fix a couple of rental houses today, because it’s just easier than to wait weeks on a contractor.

brandrea · 26 May 2020, 12:12 AM

Thanks for all the kind replies guys, it will get sorted.

I am lucky to know a top notch general contractor who happens to be one of my best friends. He’s done two houses for me in the past and really knows his stuff. It’s a relief during a stressful time like this to feel like you’re in good hands.

On the bright side, our daughter helped to put things all into perspective: “at lest it wasn’t a fire and we are all ok”. Gotta love kids

Jona · 26 May 2020, 12:31 AM

So sorry to hear this. I've had my basement drain tiled 3 times before it was fixed. I also have odd outside water spigots which require me to remove the stems every winter or they won't allow air in and the water to drain. I hate them.

Duey · 26 May 2020, 02:06 AM

That sucks

was it PEX or Copper ?

Mifune · 26 May 2020, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

That sucks

was it PEX or Copper ?

I thought PEX was superior...

GB-man · 26 May 2020, 02:35 AM

Sorry to hear Brian. Glad you have a good contractor to sort it out.

Burlington · 26 May 2020, 02:42 AM

Hope it can soon be repaired. What a nuisance.

The back to the future meme says it all

Bigblu10 · 26 May 2020, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Damn, really sorry to read this.

Not related to your situation, but to other comments: when we go away for more than a couple of days, I shut off the main water supply. Water can ruin a house very quickly if left unchecked.

Mandatory! Always flip the water main lever OFF when going on vacation or leaving the house for several days.

TheVTCGuy · 26 May 2020, 04:15 AM

Brian, does this mean my room won’t be ready?

Sorry for this mess friend, hope it’s cleaned up soon.

Sarosh · 26 May 2020, 04:34 AM

Brian, glad it was not even more serious. Hope you get it fixed soon. Take care

RW16610 · 26 May 2020, 04:59 AM

Dammit, I'm so sorry to hear this, Brian. Albeit terrible it could've been even more serious, indeed. That doesn't take away from the fact this is horrible and happened at the worst possible time (is there ever a good time though?).

Onwards and upwards it is!

25 May 2020, 09:01 PM	#1
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	<<< 2020 go away >>> Well folks, woke up to this mess this morning ... the entire basement flooded. At least it was water and not fire, but sheesh what a mess. Burst pipe was the culprit, the only line of plumbing in the house I neglected to do in the reno, and its gonna cost now lol Oh well ... onward and upward. Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

25 May 2020, 09:12 PM	#3
swatty "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,404	Sorry to hear this , similar thing happened to a friend of mine recently. He was away on vacation and a flexible under sink hose burst, he estimated it was 24hours before a neighbour saw water running out of his house. I found out since then that the flexible hoses that look like they have metal braided exterior burst all the time and should be changed at least every 7-10 years __________________ 5513, 7928, 1601(gifted to my daughter), 16610LV, 14060, 16610(Random serial),116610, ,79280P, 70330, 25600TB, 792500BM, M56000, 79030B, 25707B/21 (won this special watch),

25 May 2020, 09:35 PM	#5
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	Brian that’s terrible man. I’m sorry. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

25 May 2020, 10:21 PM	#11
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,596	Hope it all works out ! __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

25 May 2020, 10:59 PM	#17
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,380	Damn, really sorry to read this. Not related to your situation, but to other comments: when we go away for more than a couple of days, I shut off the main water supply. Water can ruin a house very quickly if left unchecked. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

25 May 2020, 09:06 PM	#2
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Cr@ppy way to start the day. Sorry.

25 May 2020, 10:03 PM	#6
emersm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,478	Nightmare scenario. Sorry to hear.

25 May 2020, 10:05 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Thanks guys ... luckily I know a contractor and he has three guys on the job, they’ve just arrived. I’m just pretty irritated with myself. When we bought this house it was a complete gut job, we tore everything down to the studs and did all new wiring and plumbing .... except that one run for the exterior hose bib

25 May 2020, 10:08 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Sorry to hear.

25 May 2020, 10:17 PM	#9
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Whoa, what a mess. Sorry to read this. Yes...2020...GO AWAY!

25 May 2020, 10:17 PM	#10
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	So sorry, Brian. Yeah, 2020 go away any time.

25 May 2020, 10:30 PM	#12
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Ugh this sucks to see, I’m sorry Brian. Glad that you were able to at least quickly get someone on the job though...hope it gets fixed up quickly.

25 May 2020, 10:42 PM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	:-( What a pain! Sorry Brian.... reminds me of our full renovation of our apparement, with the upstairs neighbor’s pipe in the kitchen bursting exactly 5 days after we had moved in, thereby ruining our new kitchen.

25 May 2020, 10:46 PM	#14
Romeojk 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,910	Sorry to hear. I hope you have fans and a dehumidifier running. I think you have like 72hrs before mold or spores can develop (or so I’ve heard). Good luck and as long as you have your health my friend! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2020, 10:56 PM	#15
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,479	Damn Brian, so sorry.. speedy recovery sir Paul will now reply, it’s a good time to renovate and get his room ready

25 May 2020, 11:06 PM	#18
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Wow, that's a bummer! Much larger problem then the pusher that fell off my Daytona last night... Calling insurance co.? Good luck brother!

25 May 2020, 11:14 PM	#19
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Be glad it wasn’t in the winter or everyone would be over with their hockey gear. Does homeowners insurance in Canada cover burst pipes?

25 May 2020, 11:31 PM	#20
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,716	Sorry to see that, Brian! Been there. I’ve got an odd AC condensate drain pipe that is prone to clogging. And it’s under the slab, so I can’t easily replace it. It’s caused a good bit of mess, more than once. It’s amazing you have contractor friends who came right over! I can’t find any who are available or fast, in my area. I’m off to fix a couple of rental houses today, because it’s just easier than to wait weeks on a contractor. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

26 May 2020, 12:12 AM	#21
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Thanks for all the kind replies guys, it will get sorted. I am lucky to know a top notch general contractor who happens to be one of my best friends. He’s done two houses for me in the past and really knows his stuff. It’s a relief during a stressful time like this to feel like you’re in good hands. On the bright side, our daughter helped to put things all into perspective: “at lest it wasn’t a fire and we are all ok”. Gotta love kids

26 May 2020, 12:31 AM	#22
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	So sorry to hear this. I've had my basement drain tiled 3 times before it was fixed. I also have odd outside water spigots which require me to remove the stems every winter or they won't allow air in and the water to drain. I hate them.

26 May 2020, 02:06 AM	#23
Duey 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,575	That sucks was it PEX or Copper ?

26 May 2020, 02:35 AM	#25
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Sorry to hear Brian. Glad you have a good contractor to sort it out. __________________

26 May 2020, 02:42 AM	#26
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Hope it can soon be repaired. What a nuisance. The back to the future meme says it all __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

26 May 2020, 04:15 AM	#28
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Brian, does this mean my room won’t be ready? Sorry for this mess friend, hope it’s cleaned up soon.

26 May 2020, 04:34 AM	#29
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,218	Brian, glad it was not even more serious. Hope you get it fixed soon. Take care __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

26 May 2020, 04:59 AM	#30
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	Dammit, I'm so sorry to hear this, Brian. Albeit terrible it could've been even more serious, indeed. That doesn't take away from the fact this is horrible and happened at the worst possible time (is there ever a good time though?). Onwards and upwards it is!

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