[Neighbors] Water Work

Sat Jan 13 16:37:36 UTC 2024

 Good morning everyone,
I realize you're experiencing this following the work completed by the city's contractors. What you're describing though, mirrors what happened to me last spring.  After snaking the lines twice but still experiencing issues, I had five plumbing companies provide me with independent assessments and quotes.  My understanding is that all the homes built in that era used cast iron pipes for the sewer lines. They degrade over time and can be replaced with pvc. All five companies founds decomposition in my pipes, causing low spots in the line, where waste would get caught. Water backed into the house, causing a toilet to overfill and spill onto the floor. I also heard bubbling in the toilet when I was running my washing machine. 
I liked four of the companies that came out, but was most impressed with Herndon McFarland Plumbing (972) 960-9996. I continued to appreciate the quality of their work throughout the entire process. If you want an assessment, I think you'll find them to be professional, competent, and priced competitively. 
Best of luck to all of you,Donna Shattuck4210 Royal Ridge Dr.

    On Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:28:59 AM CST, Allie Ku via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:  

 A few days ago, my husband noticed a puddle of water by the toilet in our master bath and was afraid that the toilet was leaking.  However after cleaning it up, we haven’t noticed any more water on the floor.  Reading these emails remind me that a neighbor reported that water sprayed out of their toilets when work was being done in the neighborhood. I hope this will not be a recurring issue in our neighborhood. 
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On Jan 13, 2024, at 4:30 AM, Erin Ortiz via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

We had the same clogged issue too. We had a clogged toilet twice in a week. The plumber came out both times, snaked drains, used a camera and said our pipes look good. He cleared some toilet paper the second time but not sure if that was the real issue now?
On Sat, Jan 13, 2024 at 7:14 AM axelle chambat via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

We actually have plumbing issue too.Since few weeks, we have a toilet that looks clogged and making bubbles when the bathtub is draining. We had a plumber twice checking the pipes with his snake, but still the same issue.Next step, put a camera in the pipes to see what is happening. 
Have a nice day everyone,

Axelle Chambat +1 312 890 6563

On Jan 12, 2024, at 7:50 PM, Marcos Zamora via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

Hi neighbors Referring to email string below, Did anyone experience this phenomena this evening? We had something similar this evening where we found water mysteriously around the toilet and a small amount of discolored water in the adjacent tub. Not seeing anybody working on plumbing in neighborhood. 
Thanks.
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From: Neighbors <neighbors-bounces at lj-estates.com> on behalf of ldcorona418 via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 9:15:58 PM
To: Sara Hignite <sarahignite at gmail.com>
Cc: Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com>
Subject: Re: [Neighbors] Water Work Thank you Sara.  I have texted and emailed regarding our issues (raw sewage in tub, clogged toilet drain, etc) to the contact information you have provided.  Appreciate your communications and direction.  Good golly, what a mess!!

On Nov 28, 2023, at 4:41 PM, Sara Hignite via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:
All, 
Councilperson Donnell-Willis and Sarah Standifer, Director of DWU, are dispatching someone to our neighborhood. Please email gay.willis at dallas.gov or text (214) 4223763 with your address as soon as possible if you have damage from the plumbing issues today and want someone from the city to address it.
Sara Hignite

On Nov 28, 2023, at 4:19 PM, Sara Hignite <sarahignite at gmail.com> wrote:

Gay Donnell-Willis is our councilperson. She’s a personal friend and I have been in touch with her to make her aware of what’s going on. 
Sara HigniteMeadowdale Ln

On Nov 28, 2023, at 3:49 PM, Richard Misdom via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

Does our city counsel woman have any input on this?

214.287.1350
On Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 3:41 PM Gina Marichal via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

Same here :(  appreciate a plumber contact,

Gina Marichal 

On Nov 28, 2023, at 2:51 PM, Jamie Rogers via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

We also have a clogged toilet. I’m hoping my husband can fix it tonight.  The same company is in front of Good Shepherd right now. 
On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 2:46 PM ldcorona418 via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

Hi Libby, Sorry, I guess I missed something…what has been your experience for 5 months and what came down?

When I spoke the gentleman this morning he said that they were contracted by the city “to flush” the sewer lines.  He then said that the toilets “burp."

We have one toilet that is now not functioning, like it is clogged, despite the usual efforts to unclog.  UGH!

> On Nov 28, 2023, at 1:18 PM, Libby Toudouze <libby at clariscp.com> wrote:
> 
> Yes ours has been for 5 months then last month it came down.  We have had plumbers check entire house, replace toilets and check pool.  We found nothing.
> Libby Toudouze
> Claris Capital
> 214.906.4310
> 
>> On Nov 28, 2023, at 12:55 PM, ldcorona418 via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks.  I saw them down the street (Les Jardins & St Lazare) and found out the same thing…Word to the wise, make sure the potty lids are closed or else there'll be water on the walls and floors!
>> 
>>> On Nov 28, 2023, at 9:03 AM, Simpson, Claire <csimpson at mail.smu.edu> wrote:
>>> 
>>> We just had water shoot out of our toilet. I called the company and they said that they would tell the guys working on the sewer line.  Their number is 972-247-7741 if anyone else has issues.
>>> 
>>> Claire Simpson
>>> 10724 Saint Lazare Drive
>>> 
>>>>> On Nov 27, 2023, at 10:44 PM, ldcorona418 via Neighbors <neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Neighbors,
>>>> Does anyone know what work was being done today on Les Jardins near Bushire?
>>>> They seemed to be working on the fire hydrant as well as doing work under the street.
>>>> The reason I ask is because after they were done, each one of our bathrooms was drenched in water coming from the toilets.
>>>> Did anyone else have this experience?  Thanks!
>>>> Best ~Laura Corona
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