Progress!

[ellyssian]

Finally, someone to speak with on the phone!

I still hadn't heard back from the plumber (who has done several prior jobs for me, and lives just down the road) or the electrician (who is the cousin of a co-worker's mom and lives a bit further down the road.)

I had called each several times, left messages, spoke to their office folk (i.e. wives) and was told they would call me back.

Some parts of the project I don't even want to do until early (or later) next year, but I wanted to plan them out.

Today I had made up my mind I would give each a final call. Then, I went to get the mail and found an add for a local HVAC place that does plumbing and electrical. I didn't press them on the latter - they may only do the electrical work for the stuff they install.

Anyway.

Friday, their technician is going to do our first yearly inspection of the heat pump (I figure since it was new, the first one should be okay three years into its existence.) He'll also take a water sample so we can see what the needs are for acid neutralizers and water softeners. Monday, their duct expert type guy will come by to do the analysis of duct balancing, blockage checks, and look at the basement for issues there.

I also received a confirmation that the sandmound vent repair will need to be handled by the septic guys, who I have to call for an inspection/cleaning anyway. Of course, if the other plumber had just called to talk he could have told me the same thing.

I'm not sure what's with some of these guys - I always learned that you never leave someone hanging like that. Get back to them, even if you have to give them a friend's number because you can fit them in.

Now, if only I hear from the guys who will be finishing the room...

Comments

[patrixa.livejournal.com]

Good to read! yaay for beginnings -- well, second starts -- after all, you've waited long enough for the others to respond.