Homeowners, Home improvement and Flooding: Like what you've done with the place

Like what you've done with the place

By me. - 29/08/2012 04:19 - United States - Roseau

Today, I came home from work to find my house was flooded from a broken pipe under the sink. My house had just recently had new wood floors, carpet and electrics installed because 6 months earlier my house had been flooded by the same pipe breaking. FML

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You deserved it 2 919

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By Anonymous - 30/09/2017 13:00

Today, workers came to my house to fix residual moisture damage in my walls left behind by Hurricane Irma. Said workers then burst a water pipe and flooded my entire apartment in the time it took figure out how to turn it off. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/01/2017 16:00

Today, after months of delays, my home renovation is nearing completion. Well, it was nearing completion. Last night, a pipe burst, flooding the entire house. The water damage will cost more to repair than the entire renovation. FML

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By jennybrev - 13/07/2009 21:27 - United States

Today, I awoke to find a water pipe burst. I frantically ran down to the basement to turn off the water to the house. What I didn't expect when I reached the bottom of the stairs was to have to start dodging the falling, wet ceiling tiles. FML

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By MWT77 - 27/07/2019 15:00 - United States - Chicago

Today, I came home from my aunt's funeral to find my basement flooded due to a sewer backup. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/04/2023 15:00 - Canada

Today, I finally started a DIY home improvement project I'd been putting off for a while now. As I was drilling into the wall, I managed to hit a plumbing pipe that I didn't know was there and started flooded my living room. FML

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By WetWetWet - 04/01/2010 11:15 - India

Today, I returned to work after a restful week-long holiday. Before I left, I'd finished a huge assignment which is due this week. I walk in to find a water pipe has burst just above my desk, flooding our office with water and ruining my computer. Happy New Year to me. FML

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By ge fu yo twa - 25/06/2018 20:30

Today, after house sitting for my future father-in-law and managing to keep things spotless for 3 weeks, a pipe burst. It flooded the place and shorted out a plug socket, causing a fire that ruined the front room. He gets home in 3 hours. I'm screwed. FML

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You deserved it 268

By o.v. - 16/05/2011 16:04 - Bangladesh

Today, the pipe in the dining room sink suddenly broke open and in about 15 minutes my entire apartment was turned into an indoor swimming pool. The worst part? I was there the entire time, playing video games with my headphones on. FML

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By Lindso1 - 06/07/2018 01:30

Today, I came home to find my home had been broken into. Nothing was taken, but all the drains were plugged and the water left blasting on high, with a note that said “enjoy the mess”. FML

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By Renter - 24/03/2011 14:54 - United States

Today, I received a bill for damage to my old apartment. The same damage caused by the maintenance guy when he came to fix the pipes about a week before I left. FML

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asamir 11

Wednesday 29 August 2012 12:10

To think of all the money, time and effort going down the drain.

bubbiebear 7

Wednesday 29 August 2012 12:01

Man that really sucks...better save up your money that's a lot of repairs

Comments

Bright_Lights 14

Wednesday 29 August 2012 16:44

I think I've seen that movie...

SamanthaCassieL 10

Wednesday 29 August 2012 17:30

I would call the company back that "fixed" the broken pipe and tell them you want everything replaced. That you spent all this money fixing it up, but they used faulty material and if they don't fix it, I'd be calling my lawyer. Dont forget- in the law suit, make sure you file for legal fees as well, or that will bite you in your ass. Also I hope you kept all necessary reciepts.

noisebox 1

Wednesday 29 August 2012 17:54

Unless you did the job yourself sue who ever did it...sucks

BeautyOfGrac3 6

Wednesday 29 August 2012 18:21

Who fix that pipe? Sue them!

vertigoisarat 8

Wednesday 29 August 2012 19:42

Homeowners insurance covers water damage. Call Servicemaster Clean then file a claim. They will usually even help you with the claim.You'd better get it dried out before the microbial growth starts.