I’d rather pay up front than rip out drywall later.
Couldn’t agree more—nothing kills a budget faster than “surprise” water damage. Here’s my take:
- If it’s just a leaky faucet or a clogged drain, I’ll roll up my sleeves.
- Anything involving pipes in the wall? Nope. That’s pro territory.
- Learned the hard way: one “easy” fix turned into a $2k ceiling repair. Never again.
Sometimes paying for peace of mind is worth every penny... and saves your weekends.
Anything involving pipes in the wall? Nope. That’s pro territory.
Right there with you—hidden pipes are like ticking time bombs if you don’t know what you’re doing. I tried to “just tighten a joint” once and ended up with a waterfall in my kitchen. Not my proudest moment. I’ll DIY a faucet, but anything that could flood the place? I’m calling in the experts. Sometimes the upfront cost is just the price of not living in a construction zone for weeks.
I totally get the fear of hidden pipes—one wrong move and suddenly you’re living in a water feature. I’ve seen folks try to save a buck by patching up behind-the-wall leaks themselves, and it usually ends up costing way more in repairs (and stress). That said, I do love a good DIY project when it’s out in the open—like swapping out a sink or updating fixtures. There’s something satisfying about seeing the transformation without risking a flood.
Curious if anyone’s ever tried those “smart” leak detectors? I keep seeing ads for them, and I’m tempted to recommend them to clients who are nervous about old plumbing but not ready for a full overhaul. Wondering if they actually give peace of mind or just another gadget to worry about...
Honestly, I’m a bit skeptical about those “smart” leak detectors.
In my experience, tech can sometimes create a false sense of security—clients think they’re covered, but if the device fails or isn’t installed right, you’re back at square one. I’d rather see folks invest in a thorough inspection every few years than rely on an app notification that might get ignored.“Wondering if they actually give peace of mind or just another gadget to worry about...”
Totally with you on this—I've seen folks spend a fortune on “smart” gadgets, then forget to change the batteries or check if they’re even connected to Wi-Fi. Meanwhile, that slow drip under the sink just keeps going... I’d trust a good old-fashioned inspection over an app any day, honestly. Sometimes low-tech is the way to go.
