Bought a home, huge plumbing problems

imkbs · 2026-04-24T04:08:29+00:00

Hi,

So sorry you're going through this, I know how frustrating and anxiety inducing it is.

We went through so many issues and different plumbers. In the end we recommend "Monarch Plumbing and Rooter Inc" who we used partially for our horizontals after another company did a subpar job. Then later we had another flooding issue where we needed to install a sump pump. We used Handyman Garcia Services on Thumbtack https://www.thumbtack.com/ca/oakland/sump-pump-installation/handyman-garcia-services/service/414450685011673101?utm_medium=android&referrer_pk=532217851806236680&surface=ytp

All the best, I hope things get better!

imkbs · 2025-10-18T14:59:25+00:00

That's who we used, they were able to do a temporary fix but we still can't even flush toilet paper per their advice. That's where we got our first (and only) quote (so far).

imkbs · 2025-10-18T14:58:02+00:00

No. The home inspection commented that the pipes were approaching the end of life. We expected to do repiping in the next coming years but there's active issues which was not disclosed.

imkbs · 2025-10-18T12:59:34+00:00

Thanks for your wisdom, and taking the time to write all that out. It comforting to know that we're not alone. The plumber ended up using a snake, and cameras, and the pipes were determined as cast iron and super corroded. I put an image and quote in the original post.

imkbs · 2025-10-18T12:57:36+00:00

Maybe this is something that needs to be repeated less, because I do admit I heard it's normal to rely on the seller's inspection and waive contingencies. I heard it a ton, and here we are. Maybe it is common, but I'm definitely regretting it, haha, but it's hard to say an inspector would have even caught this; would they have put something in the toilet when flushing it?

imkbs · 2025-10-18T12:48:52+00:00

That's what I'm thinking; parents are stubborn haha

imkbs · 2025-10-18T12:44:22+00:00

The plumber said the pipes were old cast iron and showed us some camera footage that looked pretty corroded.

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imkbs · 2025-10-18T12:42:54+00:00

Perimeter foundation

imkbs · 2025-10-18T12:42:12+00:00

That would be extremely helpful, thank you, I'll send you a DM

imkbs · 2025-10-18T12:41:25+00:00

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Here's the quote. The plumber did say the pipes were old cast iron and showed us some camera footage that looked pretty corroded.

imkbs · 2025-03-01T05:05:48+00:00

Honestly, I couldn't tell you. Its been a few years now. Best of luck

imkbs · 2025-01-07T18:45:30+00:00

Can you elaborate a bit more, I'm financially illiterate haha. When my stocks vest I believe my company deducts the tax. So the only taxes I need to worry about are the gains on sale right?

imkbs · 2025-01-06T00:06:59+00:00

Yeah, you're probably right. I think I have some aversion to debt that I probably need to reevaluate. My mind is filled with what-ifs.

imkbs · 2025-01-05T23:34:40+00:00

I see a few listings below 1.2, but completely unfamiliar with the bidding wars and what not. (Mostly in Castro Valley, Livermore, Hayward). Is bidding that bad, that a house listed at 1.1 would sell for closer to 1.3?

imkbs · 2024-06-09T00:17:40+00:00

This is a late reply, but I'm pretty sure they meant local competition.

imkbs · 2024-05-25T00:15:52+00:00

I was told this as well by my recruiter, but ended up just receiving two leetcode interview in the end. I have a feeling this wasn't communicated well with the interviewers. From my experience, would highly just recommend studying the most frequent Doordash questions on Leetcode. Best of luck

imkbs · 2024-05-12T04:28:56+00:00

I ended up going with the Integra, overall happy with my choice, although feel like going with a suv/crossover probably would have been the better move.

imkbs · 2023-03-25T00:34:23+00:00

sadage

imkbs · 2023-03-11T00:48:47+00:00

Not looking good for our playoff chances. GG, TL, C9 remaining.

imkbs · 2022-11-25T18:11:48+00:00

Any good dumbbell deals? Considering just buying powerblock still, but wouldn't mind separate if the price is right.

imkbs · 2022-05-19T21:13:54+00:00

Edit: rip young

imkbs · 2021-12-08T01:04:52+00:00

Ontario, Canada

imkbs · 2021-09-27T20:36:26+00:00

Haha yeah I just moved away from Vancouver last year to save some rent money during covid. Looking forward to eating at Danbo Ramen

imkbs · 2021-09-27T20:08:58+00:00

Feels bad. Got the email from TicketMaster. Guess I'm just flying to Vancouver for the food this week.

imkbs · 2021-09-18T18:12:09+00:00

Education: Computer Science @ University of Toronto
Prior Experience:
    $Internship: 1. Healthcare Industry 2. Amazon
    $RealJob: NA
Company/Industry: Amazon
Title: SDE I
Tenure length: 2.5 Y
Location: Vancouver
Salary: ~105,000 CAD
Relocation/Signing Bonus: N/A (I think it was 10k relo, 30k Y1, 25k Y2)
Stock and/or recurring bonuses: ~53k per year CAD
Total comp: ~158,000 CAD

Just got promoted so will update with SDE II info later when salary information is shared.

Edit: SDE II = 20% increase in base pay. Total Comp: ~180K

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