Real Plumber Reacts to INSANE Plumbing Owner

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Roger Wakefield Plumbing Education

Roger Wakefield Plumbing Education

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@tonyeatspizza
@tonyeatspizza 5 ай бұрын
Crazy to have you review my video!!! It was an interesting situation to say the least. Yep, moral of the story, call the city/county first! I know now and am telling everyone I know.
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
So sorry you had to go through this…plumbing owner went way out of line…
@tonyeatspizza
@tonyeatspizza 5 ай бұрын
@@RogerWakefield - It was a good learning experience. And now many of my friends and neighbors know who to call first!
@Twicethelimit
@Twicethelimit 5 ай бұрын
@@tonyeatspizzadid you have to pay the plumber? Clearly he was trying to scam.
@Maxwell1989
@Maxwell1989 4 ай бұрын
​@@tonyeatspizzaMake sure to get your money back take him to court
@JamieHitt
@JamieHitt 3 ай бұрын
So just for clarification, all that drain line in the yard....was that yours or the city's? The video makes it appear that the "city sewer tap" extended waaaay in toward the house like 6, 8, 10 feet fast the curb/street.
@mattschelhaas5324
@mattschelhaas5324 5 ай бұрын
As someone who is actively trying to start a plumbing apprenticeship, my fingers are crossed I don’t have a boss like this guy
@markwhite5344
@markwhite5344 5 ай бұрын
It makes a difference when you have a boss who cares and is invested in your growth.
@mepmh
@mepmh 5 ай бұрын
Start your own company asap
@williamreaves7486
@williamreaves7486 5 ай бұрын
@@mattschelhaas5324 it's a great way for you to make a great income and you will meet people who help you to become a business owner one day. Good luck with your journey
@thugpug4392
@thugpug4392 5 ай бұрын
​@mepmh Idk what exactly plumbing is like, but in Electrical you can't have your own company until you're a master. It takes a few years to reach journeyman and several more to become a master. "Start your own business" is not currently helpful advice for someone beginning an apprenticeship. They should get tips about getting through the apprenticeship or reaching journeyman
@nickbryant2318
@nickbryant2318 5 ай бұрын
Don't be scared to quit. I've quit about 5 jobs in total and it's all been for the better. Don't work for anybody who causes too much stress
@Mr.S_BuildsThings
@Mr.S_BuildsThings 5 ай бұрын
I used to do plumbing, and if a problem was on the city side we always had to call the city. It never hurt my feelings to pass a job over to a city crew. I could move to another pending job and the customer got a free assessment. Happy customer = repeat customer
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
100% great way of looking at it…
@plumber1874
@plumber1874 5 ай бұрын
Never give free assessment always charge a service charge your time is worth something.
@laoboyardee1
@laoboyardee1 5 ай бұрын
That's protocol. If it ain't on their side you're in the money.
@trollcare3311
@trollcare3311 5 ай бұрын
He big mad that he got caught scamming a homeowner.
@jamesmer6216
@jamesmer6216 3 ай бұрын
Trollcare3311: sorry but I don't think it was a complete con, This channels own views shows that the assumption was made in good faith BUT should of been confirmed, both assumed that the normal rules applied that the pipe up to the pavement was the households responsibility, in This street at least it wasn't it was only a short section of less than a metre.
@rogermccaslin5963
@rogermccaslin5963 5 ай бұрын
Guy had dollar signs in his eyes. Saw a problem and thought, "Payday." He didn't want the county involved because that gravy job would blow up quicker than his temper.
@boscobaracus1823
@boscobaracus1823 5 ай бұрын
Nothing makes me happier than when I get to tell my customer that the utility company is going to fix their problem for free
@gregoryhines7
@gregoryhines7 4 ай бұрын
Same here. I'm in the business to make money but not dishonestly. And those customers will tell all their friends who you are, you will make the money up elsewhere. It always amazed me when people's business model was just to make money however they can. It never works out in the long run. You see it with auto mechanics as well. I can't tell you the amount of times I've been giving a second opinion to someone who was told they need a new water heater and it's something as simple as a packing nut dripping or an element needs to be replaced. Shameful.
@neruneri
@neruneri 3 ай бұрын
@@gregoryhines7 Everybody remembers a tradesmen who did right by them the next time the need pops up. Similarly, they always remember a tradesmen who did them wrong...
@RaspingPompano2
@RaspingPompano2 5 ай бұрын
This is like Real Housewives for Plumbers.
@HalfUnder
@HalfUnder 5 ай бұрын
There is a reason why I love the guys at PlumbSmart here in Boerne and every time they're here they get fed lol.
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
Now that’s a customer I’d love to have!
@HalfUnder
@HalfUnder 5 ай бұрын
@RogerWakefield Drive on down to Boerne lol.
@waterbottle4782
@waterbottle4782 5 ай бұрын
No one should be swearing like that. Not to the employer not to the customer, not on the phone and not even in person.
@mrcryptozoic817
@mrcryptozoic817 3 ай бұрын
I resent and don't respect the owner of the F-bombs. If you can't carry a decent conversation, just shut up.
@marquesfuqua9967
@marquesfuqua9967 5 ай бұрын
I cant believe they're in my state such a shame. Also that 4.9 is now a 4.8 rating i just checked it. The owner has every right to be mad, but handling an issue like this is not professional. Thanks Roger for the inspiration word toward thee end man! What a SHOCKER!
@nickkirschner3719
@nickkirschner3719 5 ай бұрын
Never touch the city’s stuff unless you’re told to directly by the city/ county. What a clown.
@ikonix360
@ikonix360 5 ай бұрын
If a plumber touches the city's stuff without their authorization and screw it up, they'll be paying the city a lot more than what the homeowner paid them.
@tomarmadiyer2698
@tomarmadiyer2698 Ай бұрын
The fines are glorious If the state gets involved, or EPA... 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@kirkpennell3028
@kirkpennell3028 5 ай бұрын
This guy probably tells people they need a new water heater when all it needs is a thermal coupling.
@plumber1874
@plumber1874 5 ай бұрын
Most water heaters haven't used thermocouples for the past 20 years with the advent of electronic gas valves most use thermopiles to generate the power for the gas valves. Gone are the days you can carry a couple different length thermocouples on your truck
@losmcdonald
@losmcdonald 5 ай бұрын
@@plumber1874yeah as an apprentice for 9 months I don’t recall ever having a thermal coupling replacement job yet, or even having them on our trucks, like you mentioned.
@00gyb00gy
@00gyb00gy 4 ай бұрын
This guy probably charges to repair ancient water heaters... Doing the homeowner a disservice by making them pay twice.
@wyettmunro470
@wyettmunro470 5 ай бұрын
So many business owners get blinded by money and forget how important reputation is
@richardfink2518
@richardfink2518 5 ай бұрын
I started out working for a guy who would get hot headed like this and curse and carry on then storm off the job. it was always up to me and the best plumber ive ever known to bring our customer back and remind them that we were the ones in their home and that we would take care of them. you always have to do right by the homeowner, no matter what. no job is worth what is surely going to be a sore lesson to learn for superior plumbing.
@MOAllDa
@MOAllDa 5 ай бұрын
Thank god for honest men like you Roger👏
@prizerunner4828
@prizerunner4828 5 ай бұрын
Brother, I so so so so appreciate you and your platform.
@butteryfriedwizard2219
@butteryfriedwizard2219 5 ай бұрын
Your video quality has immensely improved. Well done.
@josephj6521
@josephj6521 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic video and well said at the end.
@thecontinental8978
@thecontinental8978 5 ай бұрын
Same thing happened to me where they wanted $12,000to replace the entire sewer line until they realized what township I lived in and then the guy literally ran to his truck realizing he was wasting time.
@ceusolution1524
@ceusolution1524 5 ай бұрын
In my neck of the woods, everything out to the city's main in the center of the street is the customer's responsibility. Cutting up concrete city streets gets spendy right quick. So the goal is to luck out and only have to replace the main from the house to the curb. But on the potable side, the city owns and maintains up to the disconnect at the edge of the right-of-way. Working in multiple jurisdictions and with multiple utilities can be quite the challenge knowing who has to do what where. But dang, you'd better know before you even step foot out of the truck. (I cleaned up my use of colorful metaphors because I know that Roger has such virtuous virgin ears.)
@StormWaterDrainageSolutions
@StormWaterDrainageSolutions 5 ай бұрын
One of the many good things my Grandfather taught me was to never make any decisions while you are angry. This is a perfect example off why ☠️
@gregoryhines7
@gregoryhines7 4 ай бұрын
Very true. And don't go grocery shopping while you're hungry
@ronnie32567
@ronnie32567 2 ай бұрын
So that crook charged 6K to dig a shallow trench about 15 feet ??????? That’s a damned scam itself
@cameronr7223
@cameronr7223 5 ай бұрын
I work for city water company. We do all our repairs in house including services from meter to home. We also have lateral replacement program as well that is done in house. We can do everything a plumber can, but better, faster, and cheaper lol. It’s great not having to contract out anything
@jamesboone3678
@jamesboone3678 5 ай бұрын
Rodger, I do have to say that tou represent the trade of plumbing so professionally. A lot of people look at us as dirty, grimy, and like something went wrong in our lives for us to become what we are. Your Trades talk podcast really shows the professional and level of seriousness you take it. Thats why I love your channel.
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
I appreciate the kind words James...we need more professionals out there showing off how great the trades are...we are some of the smartest people around..
@jamesboone3678
@jamesboone3678 5 ай бұрын
@@RogerWakefield unfortunately I'm not able to do the work anymore. But I have a deep appreciation for the trades. I wish more people would join the trades.
@azmrblack
@azmrblack 5 ай бұрын
Other part of the story is the fall on the line was wrong as well and actually backpitched at one point. It just gets better...I have MASSIVE respect for those county employees.
@williamreaves7486
@williamreaves7486 5 ай бұрын
This owner is a piece of work, he is totally out of line
@markh.6687
@markh.6687 5 ай бұрын
That owner is a piece of something, all right. But I won't say it.
@Aquariun9iteMMare
@Aquariun9iteMMare 5 ай бұрын
Thank you screaming Karen! 😅 I loved that part
@bobbybushwhacker
@bobbybushwhacker 3 ай бұрын
Her response was perfectly reasonable. She, out of all of them, has the most right to be yelling. Imagine if that was your wife and daughter, and we were all calling her a Karen for defending your daughter. How would you feel
@lawnboy81SMS
@lawnboy81SMS 3 ай бұрын
@@bobbybushwhackerThe only thing I don’t get….she comes out complaining that grown men screaming/yelling and swearing is making her child scared and upset….yet then does the exact same thing herself! I’m not saying she has no right to be upset about the disturbance of the peace from the arguments because yes grown men shouldn’t be causing a scene in public over something so simple, but yelling and swearing herself won’t help. There’s a right and a wrong way to address those scenarios by all means.
@tomaskey6844
@tomaskey6844 5 ай бұрын
That plumbers brain is clogged up with sewage
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
😂😂
@ikonix360
@ikonix360 5 ай бұрын
Ah so that's why filth comes out of his mouth.
@lukevaughters5917
@lukevaughters5917 3 ай бұрын
To be fair, I'm a plumber and where I live, I've NEVER seen the city/county take responsibility for the homeowners line that's on their property. I've only ever seen them responsible for 4-10 inches off the tap. Now, he didn't handle this right AT ALL, but I see where he's coming from. Id have no issue letting the county take care of this and go make money elsewhere. I see his point, but dude needs some therapy.
@electricianron_New_Jersey
@electricianron_New_Jersey 5 ай бұрын
Rule #1 is to keep it civil. Once you start cursing and hurling insults it's over for young whatever argument you are entertaining. It's difficult a times being a PRO Electrical/ Plumbing Contractor.
@VELVET_WARRIOR
@VELVET_WARRIOR 5 ай бұрын
Roger's facial expressions were my favorite part of this video
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
This video was a lot! 🫠
@alexhall8201
@alexhall8201 4 ай бұрын
I'm a plumber that was in the video he did handle it wrong and looking back I wish I would have told him to come to it because I knew we was in the wrong but he's the one that signs my paycheck but I no longer work for him
@aaronortiz9284
@aaronortiz9284 5 ай бұрын
As a plumber in Washington state our contracts state we are only responsible for 2ft outside the building after that it is the company who installed the utilities for the lot or the city at that point if were on a septic system then it would be the company who designed and installed the septic system
@MK_ULTRA420
@MK_ULTRA420 4 ай бұрын
Unless that company no longer exists, then the owner has to pay for all of it up until the city lines. Pierce County has become very stingy with this sort of stuff.
@michaelhartman851
@michaelhartman851 5 ай бұрын
I watched this when it happened and it was a lesson in what not to do as a company owner, everything he did was way out of line especially once he was caught, coordinating with the city or simply going to city hall and asking some questions would have solved this problem before it even started, being ignorant is no excuse for this kind of thing.
@ViciousSadistic
@ViciousSadistic 5 ай бұрын
Man needs his license pulled for a little bit.
@MyNathanking
@MyNathanking 5 ай бұрын
All the yelling and the cursing is so funnily wonderful. so don’t bleep any of this, KZbin community.
@Kingmight-vg4fq
@Kingmight-vg4fq Ай бұрын
There's a saying from when I was growing up.... "it's not what you say. It's HOW you say it" but also always be prepared to receive new information even if it's something you've done forever this guy was so caught up in his "title" that he couldn't admit that he made a mistake
@kylechristie5792
@kylechristie5792 Ай бұрын
Lmfaooooo this is so freaking funny they all look like they came from waffle house and went on a job site 😭😭😭
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield Ай бұрын
😂😂
@lawsonkennamer6554
@lawsonkennamer6554 5 ай бұрын
I run into this problem all the time where the prpblem is in the city tap
@jesusdiazdeleon5382
@jesusdiazdeleon5382 5 ай бұрын
Great video!
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
thanks bruv
@chrisanderson9856
@chrisanderson9856 3 ай бұрын
As a retired plumber, the homeowner was responsible for the line up to and including the tap on the main. I have called the city many times because their main was the problem. It never hurt my feelings if the city was responsible for the backup that caused the homeowner to have a blockage. This plumbing contractor failed this homeowner by not relaying accurate info to the homeowner. I'm lucky that the master plumber I worked for was available and had my back in any and all jobs I did. I was also lucky that he was willing to explain to us if and when we were wrong. He taught me very well in the plumbing trade. I only wish I was still in the trades!
@joshuasoom7960
@joshuasoom7960 5 ай бұрын
lol we just did a sewer line repair similar to this one except the township argued that anything off the main wasnt their responsibility and they just ran a new water line down the road and when they dug for that they broke the lateral going down to the main so we dug it up across the whole road proved they damaged it when doing the main and got the township saying it was their fault on camera did the repair and the homeowner didnt have to pay a dime fortunately
@LoK2002
@LoK2002 3 ай бұрын
That’s exactly what union county does as well. I used to work for a company called ease plumbing out of union county. They would’ve had to do 60% of that work to prove that the city was responsible for a portion of it before they would’ve ever done anything. I’ve argued with union county water multiple times 30 minutes to an hour to do a simple jetting. This would’ve went a lot better had the owner had a level head. I can see the anger with it because those employees 100% were being disingenuous.
@tonyjones2994
@tonyjones2994 3 ай бұрын
Imagine working for that jackwagon...You know if he talk to those county guys like that, he treats his empoyees like crap. Ive worked for guys like that. Luckily with 30years plumbing experience 20+ as a journeyman, I won't have to put up with being talked to like that anymore.
@nextjin
@nextjin 2 ай бұрын
Man mamma bear coming in and chewing that ass is hilarious. The dudes were trying to stay somewhat calm and she rolls up like nah fam. 🤣
@CDS.26
@CDS.26 5 ай бұрын
$6000 is a lot of money but he probably lost a lot more than that by acting like a toddler in front of other peoples homes. Not to mention the video.
@akui88
@akui88 5 ай бұрын
some company charged me 6,500 for a water heater replacement. they got me good.
@richardfink2518
@richardfink2518 5 ай бұрын
in all fairness a single $6000 loss on one job should never be this big of a deal. hes out $400-600 in labor. add in $200 for the cost of equipment and fuel and another $400 to cover materials and whatever else. Hes maybe got $1000 actual dollars in the job. and hes gone viral in the plumbing world. thats not a good thing.
@ikonix360
@ikonix360 5 ай бұрын
I'd be willing to bet that karen told everyone she knows to stay away from that company.
@michaelsheets6851
@michaelsheets6851 5 ай бұрын
I live in Lenoir, NC. I had Triplett Plumbing run 300' of 4" sewer pipe to the tap at the street. They had to cut through 2 feet of rock and dig 4 1/2 feet at the deepest place. It only cost me $3000. Great people answered all my questions and gave me advice on my bathroom remodel because I had water lines ran the wrong way and causing bad flow.
@camtwan1
@camtwan1 3 ай бұрын
@@akui88 Part of the homeowner learning curve. Always see how easy it is before calling someone out.
@sherip1270
@sherip1270 3 ай бұрын
I would hate to be that plumber's mama! I would think that she would be ashamed of his foul mouth. Those of you who swear...it is not seen as cool at all by most average people. All people should be shown that little bit of respect. Please, especially watch your mouth in front of children and ladies. If our society gains expectations of good behavior, it will follow. And mamas and Daddys, please teach your little ones by example. We all need to step back, and take a deep breath when we are angry.
@littlehuey5679
@littlehuey5679 5 ай бұрын
I have never seen a county or city line responsibility on private property !
@ConstructionKronies
@ConstructionKronies 5 ай бұрын
First rule of being a journeyman is knowing your codes and regulations and when an owner or contractor asks you to do something sketch don't do it! Explain why and be nice. I'm also always trying to find savings for my clients. And I'm very happy that rude and cranky bastards are very few and far between these days. We have to be pleasant and help each other.
@stevenott8284
@stevenott8284 5 ай бұрын
My jurisdiction says to snake a main all the way out to city tap. And if city is backed up they want us to try to clear it. This is interesting…
@800acceptnoimitation
@800acceptnoimitation 5 ай бұрын
Wow... What a cluster!
@gregoryhines7
@gregoryhines7 4 ай бұрын
I always love a person screaming at you telling you to stop screaming lol
@Anythingiwant1939
@Anythingiwant1939 4 ай бұрын
Just finished my lvl 1 education on plumbing and am just starting my first year apprenticeship and the first thing they told me about public sewers is that we don’t touch them, first thing we do is call the city and the city will bring someone to deal with the public sewer. There’s a big fine if you’re found touching the public sewer if you’re not someone appointed to do so.
@Rickey703
@Rickey703 4 ай бұрын
I have been in the plumbing biz for 45 yrs in Texas and a couple of yrs as Chief Plumbing inspector. That guy is a embarrassment to our trade.
@Getmadinc.
@Getmadinc. 5 ай бұрын
In my area around Detroit we go to homeowners constantly that plumbers said it was the city problem and get paid and leave when it was the home owners line, wish more plumbers around here were like Roger but most companies are corporate ran around here
@joshwilmot4257
@joshwilmot4257 5 ай бұрын
Theres no excuse not to know where utilities ends and home owner property starts. If you do business in that area its his responsibility to know that. His fault for living 2 hours away.
@tron23058
@tron23058 5 ай бұрын
This is why people don't want to get into the trades. Prison or middle school verbiage/attitude.
@DK_tk3
@DK_tk3 3 ай бұрын
It’s very odd, the city will replace the sewer line all the way to the house.
@rhkips
@rhkips 5 ай бұрын
I've done a lot of things in my life, and one thing that has always stayed true through them all, is it doesn't matter what trade you're in: If an inspector of your trade is present, the only acceptable responses are "yes sir/no sir," "yes ma'am/no ma'am." They know more than you, even if they don't. Comply, document, report.
@ikonix360
@ikonix360 5 ай бұрын
They can also make your life a living hell if you disrespect them.
@neruneri
@neruneri 3 ай бұрын
It's kind of like when you get a bad ticket and you can prove it. You're not getting away from that ticket by arguing at the roadside. You comply at the roadside, document everything, and challenge it later in court.
@diasent
@diasent 3 ай бұрын
why's a 15 year old cryin about guys screaming at each other in the street?
@garbo8962
@garbo8962 5 ай бұрын
I was an electrician in large mainly shops with unqualified bosses. One insisted that I use extension cord to wire up a few office furniture receptacles when we did not have the proper wire to use. To!d me I would be fired if I didn't do it his way. Said ok but need it in writing and signed in front of two witnesses because I would be taking it to the electrical unit of our big city L&I to protect myself. I had an electrical license from the city. He would never but illegal jobs in writing and a!ways backed down. He wanted one the two plumbers that had plumbing license to run a long floor drain that they refused because of too far from think they stated vent line. He got a mechanic to install the pipe and from day one drain was slow to remove water from nightly hose down. He tried to hang the mechanic but the two plumbers told him off.
@StarKnight619
@StarKnight619 2 ай бұрын
and just like that Superior Plumbing and Drain LLC as their name applies, goes straight down the drain in terms of customer service goes right down the drain. For a company that have been in business for 8 years you would think they would know something like this. Their most recent reviews basically mirror this video
@shawnphillips1220
@shawnphillips1220 5 ай бұрын
RIP to superior plumbing lmao
@engrpiman
@engrpiman 5 ай бұрын
What are chances that the city / county report those guys to the licensing board? I would assume that digging up someone's else's line with out permission would be a no no
@mrbig4532
@mrbig4532 3 ай бұрын
I’m a plumber and have been doing it for 30 years and this happens a lot more than people know about . I’m not a salesperson I’m a plumber so I want to fix your problem not sell u something you don’t need , and I certainly don’t want to be a part changer on fixing people’s heating systems. In my city you are responsible from the fixture to the city sewer line . So the main house drain , to the main house sewer, right into your curb trap , out into the lateral , into the slant , and right up to the cities main sewer line in the street.
@ispeed7013
@ispeed7013 5 ай бұрын
Customers always tried to get me to break code even flashing money at me. Money might talk but it sure don’t make me walk. I’m not a plumber anymore but I’m glad I can say I stood my ground not only for me but for my employer as well.
@jimmyhorton8297
@jimmyhorton8297 3 ай бұрын
I work in the pipeline industry as an inspector, and I run into guys like this all the time. They like to scream and yell and try to intimidate people so they get their way. The capacity of grown men to act like a 2 year old throwing a tantrum, when you tell them they aren’t doing something right, is mind blowing. If I was that homeowner or the inspector, I would call every regulatory person I could find, and that guy would lose his plumbing license. I don’t play that mess, come at me like that, and I’m going after your money.
@draconite420
@draconite420 4 ай бұрын
When i worked in a wholesaler selling plumbing and electrical, you could always tell which of the company bosses were like these, they even treated us shitty when things didnt magically appear int he mail instantly, which i dont get because one of them front counter guys at a whole saler will hook you up when you got to do some work on ur home or w/e and give you really good margins on supplies.
@jasoncowick2376
@jasoncowick2376 3 ай бұрын
Lmao who knew Tim would become such a movie star!!?!
@pillowslept731
@pillowslept731 2 ай бұрын
I’ve already went through going through bosses like that working at restaurants smfh , I’m doing my apprenticeship hoping all bosses aren’t the same
@TheXxemarosaxx
@TheXxemarosaxx 12 күн бұрын
this is why my dad quit years ago and became self employed and makes way more money and doesn't cut corners
@johns3106
@johns3106 5 ай бұрын
I always figure that the longer and louder you cuss, the more you’re trying to cover something up.
@reignofchaos6463
@reignofchaos6463 4 ай бұрын
9:35 Actually yes, as a license plumber. You are supposed to know where the owner ends and the city line begins.
@jeffreys.harris3433
@jeffreys.harris3433 5 күн бұрын
Senator Ted Cruz. I'm gonna ask you to step back,Lol😊
@anthonyesparsen7776
@anthonyesparsen7776 5 ай бұрын
Different rules apply for each jurisdiction find them out first
@markh.6687
@markh.6687 5 ай бұрын
Freaking WILD, Roger! I mean, how many ways did that company do people wrong, including their own employees?? And for all the grief we give public servants, Union County Water did an awesome job!
@thecontinental8978
@thecontinental8978 5 ай бұрын
I hope the homeowner didn’t pay for that inferior work.
@HipsterDoofus100
@HipsterDoofus100 4 ай бұрын
Roger’s apparently a big family feud fan too
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 4 ай бұрын
It is very entertaining…
@leemunkhan
@leemunkhan 5 ай бұрын
People like this are why the trades aren’t respected ma shave struggle with keeping people. I’m about to start trade school and people like this are the reason I was hesitant before. It’s just not an enjoyable experience listening or being a part of something like this. I just hope I have a good path and I hope the same for other future plumbers out there
@Whodey-hd2dd
@Whodey-hd2dd 3 ай бұрын
I’m in the Cincinnati Ohio area and the easement is different depending where the city main is and what city or county you are in. It’s our responsibility as plumbers to either know or find out where that easement is before starting work. Now one thing they all do is make it the home owners responsibility to keep the line clean from the house all the way into the main. One thing I will say though is I don’t like the way Roger made it seem like commission plumbers only want to make a sale. It’s plumbing it’s sells itself. There are bad ones out there. But is so much work out there needing to be done that you don’t need to be shady to get work.
@chetmyers7041
@chetmyers7041 5 ай бұрын
7:55 Wouldn't you think the city/county Right of Way extends all the way to the light pole and transformer box???
@TheForgottenMan270
@TheForgottenMan270 4 ай бұрын
I'm an electrician and it's the same thing. Anything on the city/county side is on them. On the homeowner side I always try to give my best and I made sure I joined a company who cares about the customer. I've made mistakes that my boss had to pay for and then there are the mistakes to no cost to him because of circumstances, but he would ask I did something a certain way when this other way was better. I just look at him and say this one of those times of don't as don't tell. I usually admit that he's right and I'll try to do better. No reason for someone to act the way this plumber did. Completely unprofessional and that's someone who I would never hire to do a job no matter how good that company may be.
@tomgeromanos6948
@tomgeromanos6948 5 ай бұрын
I’m in Florida. There is a municipality in central Florida that even if you can prove it’s on their end. They force the homeowner to pay to have it excavated. I call the county or city even in that municipality and have them tell the customer that it has to be excavated to prove it’s the municipalities problem.
@christollefson
@christollefson 3 ай бұрын
Living up here in the frozen north I'm always amazed to see how shallow the pipes can be run in warm climates. $6,000 wouldn't get you far into the 80 inch depth up in these parts.
@AlbertFrederickLarun
@AlbertFrederickLarun 5 ай бұрын
This guy might know everything forward, backward, and sideways; however, none of that matters because he is incapable of negotiating. In a situation where there is some conflict, his actions increase the tension and the situation escalates. He is in fact a liability.
@hoggusrampant
@hoggusrampant 5 ай бұрын
He knew the rules, and he was deliberately trying to break the rules to get more money
@adfadgaqgv
@adfadgaqgv 5 ай бұрын
Im an electrician and i dont know how many times ive told homeowners "you dont have a choice"
@JohnQPublic345
@JohnQPublic345 4 ай бұрын
IM 57 NOW, but when i was younger, i'd listen to the "older experienced" home-owners. it always ended up biting me in the ass. you live, and you learn
@terpman
@terpman 5 ай бұрын
As a company owner, I'm embarrassed for that company owner. I've had my share of disagreements with inspectors, sometimes I was right and sometimes I was wrong, but I would never even think of acting like that, especially on a public street with a customer and inspectors there. Calm, civil discussion about the code (not money or feelings) is all you need to work everything out. He freaked out because he cares more about money than he does about making sure things are right for the customer.
@memyself5924
@memyself5924 5 ай бұрын
Someone tag mrrooter in this.... they rip off customers constantly for stoppages and repairs not necessary from the city lines... integrity people....
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
👀👀
@jeanpagette5019
@jeanpagette5019 3 ай бұрын
Oh GOD I know that man…. Atlanta was homeowner responsible up till the tap that included the connection to tap. Never seen in Georgia a city do the yard side repair.
@racnoonracnoon
@racnoonracnoon 4 ай бұрын
thank you roger wakefield
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 4 ай бұрын
Thank you...
@alexanderredlin8493
@alexanderredlin8493 5 ай бұрын
Currently I’m digging a 240ft water service in sanibel love the vids
@joshcowart2446
@joshcowart2446 5 ай бұрын
To be fair to the plumber, I would have made the same mistake. It depends on where the problem was but I’ve never seen a county or municipality that went that far. The farthest I’ve seen is when there’s a public sidewalk which is an easement and they’ll go to the other side of it. So if the issue was right past that sidewalk, I never would have thought to call the city. That’s the only thing on his side. Everything else he does is wrong on every level. I’ve been cussed out by customers and gc’s. It’s a different dynamic but I just walk away and say as soon as you’re willing to be civil I’ll come back and talk. I’ve been badmouthed and it sucks because sometimes you have to take it. I don’t think the homeowner or the main city guy acted right either. Don’t yell back just tell him to leave until he calms down. Ignoring the viral aspect of this, this guy just shot himself in the foot. I’ve worked in a small town and a city and it pays to have good relationships with the city. For all work he does there in the future that involves the city, his name is mud. On top of that I don’t know how he has a successful business in the first place if he’s this bad at controlling emotions.
@memyself2014
@memyself2014 5 ай бұрын
It’s an easy mistake to make but this particular county in NC does have some weird rules.
@donvirts4608
@donvirts4608 5 ай бұрын
The city/county should of threatened that guy if he didn't shut his mouth they would start failing his inspections. And he probably wasted more than $6,000 standing there arguing I'd never work for a guy like that.
@ikonix360
@ikonix360 5 ай бұрын
I bet that would have shut him up quick. Never good to piss off an inspector as they can make your life a living hell.
@gregoryhines7
@gregoryhines7 4 ай бұрын
I don't think they were the inspectors were they? Plus you're no better than that guy if you fail an inspection that doesn't deserve to be failed.
@bobbybushwhacker
@bobbybushwhacker 3 ай бұрын
How are you gonna correct one wrong with another wrong? If it passes, it passes. You'd be just as corrupt as him if you went about it like that
@jerryfick8547
@jerryfick8547 5 ай бұрын
As a journeyman plumber in Kentucky, we have to be in close coordination with MSD in situations like this.
@nobodyhome31337
@nobodyhome31337 5 ай бұрын
I imagine that whenever that plumber pulls permits in that town/county again, he's going to get the extra stink eye inspection... - He's not doing himself any favors by pissing off the people that can shut him down / slow walk everything he does from now on.
@drainjunkies
@drainjunkies 5 ай бұрын
I do drains in Baltimore. We run them all the way to the city main . If that don’t work we tell them call the city and let me do a cam inspection to identify any issues such as bellies and breaks
@Slamdunk094
@Slamdunk094 9 күн бұрын
If my boss starts swearing at me like that then he'll be short one employee
@enigma9273
@enigma9273 5 ай бұрын
Sorry Karen but if men yelling made your kid cry you got a weak kid
@3hristopher
@3hristopher 5 ай бұрын
14:27 I don’t wanna be that guy but what is Karen doing here she just wanna be involved 😂
@RogerWakefield
@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын
LOL she is actually the homeowners wife (the guy who is recording)
@satan6-6-6-6
@satan6-6-6-6 4 ай бұрын
I’m siding with the guy cursing.
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