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"Excellent work. He covered his shoes while walking in the house. Before starting the project he analyzed the whole tubing route of the sink all the way to the basement. Cleaned up the whole area after the job was completed. Professional work ethics."
"Had two leakage under the sink. Mike was able to find the leakage and fixed it. He explained the problem to me and did excellent job. Very satisfied, will hire him again."
"Excellent. The bid was very competitive. Very careful and thorough in the installation and test process. Neatness in the installation and complete clean up."
"The owner of Stone Depot, Nick Papas, offers hands on professional service. I am a realtor, so great service is part of my professional standard and I appreciate it in others. Nick was always available by phone and was very responsive. I was nervous about selecting my granite, and I changed my mind at the last minute. Nick was very gracious and allowed me to select another granite that I preferred. His team arrived for the installation on time and did an outstanding job. The was a minor issue with caulking, and Nick sent someone out the next day to finish it off. I could not be more happy with my granite and Stone Depot. I was advised to personally select my slab of granite - which I did. All granite is different, so that was good advice. The location for selection was in Sterling VA, which was great for me since I live in VA. I also checked out Counter Intelligence, but found the salesman was not very concerned and did not go the extra mile to get my business. I had to drive all the way to Silver Spring MD to look at samples of granite slabs. That was to far to go. Also, their price quote was higher. The smaller company atmosphere at Stone Depot was a much better choice for me. I highly recommend them!
"Once Mr. Wilkerson arrived, I told him the problem I was having with my sink. He then started performing the work to unclog my drain. It did not take that long for him to unclog my drain and he checked to make sure it was running fine before he left. I continued to monitor the flow of the water draining in the sink. It has been a week since he performed the work on my sink and I have not had any problems so far."
"The Porcelite folks showed up on time and quickly completed the work needed. However, there was some confusion about what cleaners could be used on the new resurfaced tub as well as the texture of the non-slip surface installed on the tub's bottom. Porcelite quickly clarified which cleaners could be used and offered to sand down the non-slip surface to make it smoother if I so desired, which I eventually decided not to do. Overall, good experience. "
There are several types of sink drain stoppers, including pull-out, twist-and-pull, and pop-up. Pull-out sink stoppers can be removed by pulling on the stopper until it comes out of the drain. A twist-and-pull design requires lifting then turning the stopper to lock it in an open position and the opposite action (turning, then pressing down) to close it. A pop-up sink stopper works by pushing down the drain cover to open or close the passageway.
The average cost to hire a plumber is typically between $45 and $200 per hour, with a common average rate around $125 per hour. This cost can vary based on your location, the plumber's experience, and the complexity of the job. Rates are often broken down by experience level: an apprentice may charge $45 to $90 an hour, a journeyman $60 to $110 an hour, and a master plumber $80 to $200 an hour. While hourly rates are standard, some plumbers may charge a flat fee for routine projects or offer project-based pricing. It's also common for plumbers to charge a minimum service or trip fee. For reference, some typical flat-rate costs for common jobs include: drain unclogging ($220), leaky faucet repair ($270), burst pipe repair ($400), toilet repair ($300), and water heater repair ($600). Note that these rates are for standard service hours; emergency, holiday, and after-hours calls will cost significantly more.
Common problems include leaks, clogs, and low water pressure. Regular maintenance prevents major disruptions.
Never pour used motor oil down the drain. Doing so can have serious environmental consequences, including contaminating groundwater, endangering animals, and killing vegetation. It can also clog your pipes, causing backups in your plumbing or the wastewater treatment plant. In most places, pouring motor oil down the drain is illegal, whether you do it in your home or a storm drain.
Install the sink between 30 inches and 34 inches away from the floor. However, this height could be adjusted accordingly for particularly tall or short residents. To accommodate wheelchair users, the vanity should leave a space underneath that is at least 29 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 25 inches deep.
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