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Tile sub drilling screw through hot water line during cx
Posted on 5/12/23 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 5/12/23 at 1:26 pm
Bought a house ~1 year ago which was a completely remodeled by seller. I spend a lot of time in crawl space checking air handler for condensation (different story) and noticed water leaking below guest shower which backs up to outside wall. Called a plumber and they broke through the tile and dry wall in guest shower to the hot water line which had a screw from the dry wall / vapor barrier in it. The water has evidently been leaking for some time but it just got bad enough where it was noticeable in crawl space. No sign of it from shower.
Sheathing between brick and studs are rotted through on about 6 SF, studs have some water damage, joists have some water damage, obviously need new tile to repair hole. Plumber costs ~$485 already. Trying to figure out where to go from here. I'd have to check to see but I believe my homeowners deductible is $2,500.
I assume their is some legal recourse for the sub who installed the tile / dry wall / vapor barrier? Any recommended course of action?
Sheathing between brick and studs are rotted through on about 6 SF, studs have some water damage, joists have some water damage, obviously need new tile to repair hole. Plumber costs ~$485 already. Trying to figure out where to go from here. I'd have to check to see but I believe my homeowners deductible is $2,500.
I assume their is some legal recourse for the sub who installed the tile / dry wall / vapor barrier? Any recommended course of action?
This post was edited on 5/12/23 at 1:29 pm
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Posted on 5/12/23 at 5:34 pm to Mootsman
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This post was edited on 1/28/25 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:12 pm to Mootsman
quote:yeah good luck with that LOL
I assume their is some legal recourse for the sub who installed the tile / dry wall / vapor barrier? Any recommended course of action?
fix it and move on
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:25 pm to Mootsman
Most of the time they try to access this from the rear, and an important reason to have a space behind your shower valves to access it in case of a leak. Lot easier to fix drywall then a tub and shower.
As far as homeowners insurance, that’s basically for outside influences like wind, rain, etc. Poor construction that doesn’t cause a catostrauphic issue is almost never covered.
As far as homeowners insurance, that’s basically for outside influences like wind, rain, etc. Poor construction that doesn’t cause a catostrauphic issue is almost never covered.
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:45 pm to baldona
Exterior wall. Another good reason not to have the wet wall on an exterior wall. 
Put it on an adjacent wall if at all possible, then you can do like Mr baldona says and have an access panel in the drywall.
I don’t believe you will receive any assistance from the insurance company.
Probably even smaller chance of having the tile person helping in any way.
Oh, and never buy a flip house or a house that has been “remodeled” by the seller.
Put it on an adjacent wall if at all possible, then you can do like Mr baldona says and have an access panel in the drywall. I don’t believe you will receive any assistance from the insurance company.
Probably even smaller chance of having the tile person helping in any way.
Oh, and never buy a flip house or a house that has been “remodeled” by the seller.
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