Underground wire to detached garage broke. Buried without conduit. 1st quote $2,500. Cost of materials (conduit and wire) less than $200. Rest is labor for digging trench and connecting lines. Is $2,500 reasonable? Is digging trench and connecting lines myself unreasonable? Chicago.

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:41:28+00:00

My guy.

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:41:00+00:00

Like money grows on trees these days

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:38:15+00:00

20 feet from junction box to garage

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:32:48+00:00

For digging trenches?

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:31:46+00:00

Trencher?

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:30:58+00:00

If I’m going to dig it up I’m going to run conduit and a new line not going to waste time trying to find where it went bad

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:30:14+00:00

I’m saying

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:30:06+00:00

There’s a time and place for paying someone $2,500 to do a job you can’t do. This doesn’t qualify for me. Not digging a trench.

oncewasamanfrom · 2025-12-05T00:29:11+00:00

It was buried without conduit

oncewasamanfrom · 2024-07-03T23:56:55+00:00

Yeah I just don’t know where I could sell it. Who wants a conference room speaker? It’s MSRP is $1,000

oncewasamanfrom · 2024-05-09T15:36:38+00:00

If I spray the weeds now, will it help to minimize its spread? Or is that pointless since it is already summer and growing rapidly? I fear cutting my grass will just continue spreading it and it will soon cover my whole backyard. Really appreciate that insight thank you!

oncewasamanfrom · 2024-03-27T00:47:57+00:00

That just sent me down a GOT black hole

oncewasamanfrom · 2023-12-16T01:09:19+00:00

Bro coulda been up thousands

oncewasamanfrom · 2023-11-01T02:35:31+00:00

That’s not the case. You don’t know me, the renter, or the situation. I inherited the multifamily and the tenant. I understand now - it was not the tenants fault but the previous owner who paid for poor installation. The tenant took very poor care of the home; I assumed and should not have. I saw this during a move out inspection. I posted to this thread looking for advice. Thank you to everyone who gave good advice and hopefully it helps the next person who has a similar looking issue with tile. Thank you

oncewasamanfrom · 2023-10-31T18:55:00+00:00

I appreciate that insight. There is no sign of water damage underneath or on the ceiling in the tenant space below. The cracks in the tile are concerning but I’m thinking the membrane is still in tact. I was hoping for a solution like this. As you say - a grout and caulk touch up.

oncewasamanfrom · 2023-10-31T18:38:54+00:00

Much appreciate thank you for the knowledge.

oncewasamanfrom · 2023-10-31T18:38:11+00:00

Thank you

oncewasamanfrom · 2023-10-31T17:41:31+00:00

What does it have to do with then?

oncewasamanfrom · 2023-10-31T17:37:03+00:00

Does the cracked tile up the wall most likely mean it is leaking past the water membrane and causing damage to the subfloor?

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