TUB LEAKING IN CEILING AFTER HOMEOWNER PLAYING MR PLUMBER

[@dmills13F]

Steve looking at the pile of ruble in the sink to the customer, "I'm surprised you didn't clean this up, why didn't you clean this up?" Total boss move.

[@jamesa6272]

Wonder how many plumbers would of said this ain’t for me. Call someone else. Steve is a one man show. Has the confidence to dig into this guys ceiling knowing exactly where to start from. Confident enough to know he can get to it and fixes it. Amazing. Great job Brotha

[@rocketrider1405]

So true 👍!

[@MrNeptunebob]

Should Steve have told him that this might be an all day affair and maybe he might have to come back for parts, coverings?

[@SureShotImages]

Below average plumbers would say that. Plumbers you wouldn’t want to call to work on your house. To give up because the ceiling needs to be cut open? That’s plumber school day one for a service plumber.

[@chrismallory3718]

I definitely would have tackled this, if you are a plumber and you turned down you don't need to be a plumber,

[@Chris_dolmeth]

Being a service plumber is just this daily I find myself cutting into ceilings and drywall to fix stuff or cutting out old cast iron and replacing it. Must be nice for some company’s to walk in and say hey nope we can’t do this call someone else lol.

[@geezus1201]

I had a pug that I took to work with me everyday also. He loved meeting my clients and they loved him. I love your dog.

[@pcfabris]

This channel is the best reality show in the business.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

next level

[@John3_3]

@@stevenlavimoniere high chooch mama

[@randomrepair1680]

100%

[@ryans413]

I like Steve’s banter that’s next level

[@kevinsavard5998]

@@stevenlavimoniere "She's a leaker Mamma!

[@jamesblauw6928]

Your circus sign is priceless. My biggest laugh of the day!

[@WeatherNut27]

lol, I never seen that before. That was great. A T-Shirt in the making?

[@scottc1428]

Can hear it in the guys voice when he found out Steve isn't going to fix his drywall.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

he was pissed i had to buy a whole new waste & overflow he was tighter then 2 coats of paint .

[@zack9912000]

Screw these tigh wads, they cost themselves more money

[@MrAgsProd]

@@stevenlavimoniere so tight he squeaks when he walks!

[@dosgos]

Can't leave that defective overflow. Madness. Flood could destroy the house.

[@potatolew4495]

Wtf he hired a master plumber not a handyman. Want your shit done right hire the proper trades accordingly. Sure when Steve left the tub/ shower was operational, plumbers do not do drywall.

[@LexVance]

"No turning back now." 🤣 Another beauty Steve!

[@bigbroaddus]

I enjoy you and Steve's videos

[@AquariumAficionado]

🤣

[@joeshmoe9940]

The guy says he has no clue how to patch sheetrock. You should have reminded him he has no clue how to do any plumbing either but that didn’t seem to slow him down trying that. 😀

[@jblyon2]

The killer will be the popcorn ceiling. You can never get those back to looking like they did originally. Even on a really well done job you can still tell.

[@ryans413]

Cut the hole bigger to expose part of the floor joists cut small patch of drywall screw it on mud tape. Redo the popcorn ceiling done

[@force311999]

@@jblyon2 good luck finding some one that will touch it some of them are asbestos best just to make a cover for it

[@jblyon2]

@@force311999 That too. When asbestos was banned in most construction, with an exemption for current stocks, and a grace period where new stock could still be acquired they utterly stockpiled it for popcorn ceilings at rock-bottom prices. Took them until the early 80s to use it up. Many don't realize it could be asbestos in a 70s or early 80s house.

[@force311999]

@@jblyon2 they had to clean asbestos out of a school in Batavia that was built in 1976 I think it was ceiling tiles that had the glitter stuff on them and fit a standard grid system

[@rileypup5959]

Do ya think the homeowner left a positive Yelp review ? When Steve asked for the hammer, it started getting more exciting than a regular tub and waste repair.

[@charliegodinez9655]

“What a mess, why don’t you start cleaning this up” hahaha

[@itzyala6232]

Best line of the video!

[@asseater1895]

Hack

[@garza7676]

Best part of this video was the customer asking about “ what about the hole in my ceiling “ lol 😂 good job sir . You handled that situation perfectly . I’m currently in plumbing school and your videos have been very helpful .

[@Lewdacris916]

this guy has no common sense lol, he should not be doing any DIY work

[@garza7676]

@@Lewdacris916 I can’t knock him . He’s probably retired and on a fixed income . Maybe he should watch more you tube videos before starting by any projects . Lol

[@Lewdacris916]

@@garza7676 he broke the pipe under the tub lol not qualified to be doing that kind of work!

[@garza7676]

@@Lewdacris916 he broke it cause he didn’t use the right tool (drain wrench ) to remove the drain .I typed drain wrench on you tube and there’s tons of videos on what do you do .there’s nothing wrong with trying if you don’t have the money . This will cost him thou .

[@Chris_dolmeth]

I get asked all the time if I’m gonna fix the drywall after I’m done fixing the plumbing issue😂 always makes me chuckle

[@icouldntthinkofanamesoicho7569]

"how am I gonna fix the hole?" He goes, THAT IS NOT MY JOB BUDDY lmfao

[@anneriordon4131]

Hammered the shit out of it and then says no going back now

[@jamesa6272]

Best part of the video

[@ryans413]

That’s probably what the guy said with the tub then he broke it

[@theamerican7131]

LOL

[@Samlol23_drrich]

That absolutely cracked me up.

[@davidbrennan5]

The whole ceiling looked rotted, I bet it was leaking for years.

[@alexb.1524]

Love how Steve just tells it like it is AND PUTS THE HOME OWNERS TO WORK.

[@jdshear01]

I have a 9 month old daughter - boy do I love shouting across the house "We have a leaaaakaaah mamma!". Cracks me up. My wife, not so much. My 3 year old - oh yeah, she loves it!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

LOL

[@domenicpetruso7751]

"Just because they're good looking doesn't mean they're any good". I'm here for plumbing and life advice.

[@thomasmorrison3279]

"Get the right culah paat from Gerbah". Good job. I always enjoy watching your videos. I learn a lot about plumbing. Thank you for posting.

[@WeatherNut27]

This was one of those videos you're glad to have on file. Thanks for filming it all.

[@graken22]

"just cause they are good lookin don't mean they are any good" Amen Steve, story of my life LOL!!

[@rtta51]

Tell him to make an access panel out of plywood. Paint it to match the ceiling. Bada Bing Bada Boom. might have to get in there again someday.

[@SuperWoodyboy]

yah for a shack maybe....he has a nice home there....drywall is cheap...no access door...that would look like a "shit show"

[@dosgos]

Great idea and good enough for this neighbourhood!

[@dosgos]

@@plumbbuild6517 That's a good idea.

[@serge4856]

I am surprised Steve didn't do the usual : screw in some cardboard

[@RN-hx1rs]

@@SuperWoodyboy Access panels don't look bad though, if a potential buyer were touring the home they probably wouldn't even notice it.

[@rustyshackleford498]

"You're gonna have to patch it" love it! Shot beer out my nose, laughing. Fucking great Steve!

[@scurfie2343]

"I don't know how to do that!". LOL

[@RisingTidesAtlas]

good idea to let homeowner know that before hand to set expectations though

[@SeanBaker]

Steve Lav, putting customers to work since 1998.😂

[@theamerican7131]

LOL

[@robs1852]

1978

[@lopingmymule3104]

That’s hilarious. I have things to learn from this man lmao

[@philipnehri1773]

Forget the nice ceiling fix...put in a good looking access panel...you can admire the great work every now and then!

[@blly8325]

“No turning back now.” “Dis pleyster is rippin my hands apaaat.”.....lmfao !

[@frankief7111]

Good job. Instead of patching the ceiling the owner should install a maintenance hatch so there is access for next time.

[@reese8752]

Steve Lav... turning homeowners into apprentices. 😂

[@harate]

lmao his realization that the hole isn’t going to magically fix itself

[@ryansmith8608]

"Look at this mess, why don't you clean this shit up!".....😂😂 lmao

[@jasonmyers3358]

As a drywall finisher and painter I always love how plumbers and electricians just smash the crap out of plaster and lath! They make oscillating saws to to make neat clean cuts! By smashing the plaster and lathe the patch quadrupled in size! Gotta love it, job security! Thanks Steve!

[@erikj.2066]

They also make nice clean cuts through PVC pipes, and electrical wires. That hole would have gotten allot bigger if he inadvertently plunged into that 4” stack, or a hidden wire.

[@shivraj67]

@@erikj.2066 I think he's referring to an oscillating multi-tool or a drywall cut out tool, not a reciprocating saw.

[@erikj.2066]

@@shivraj67 So am I. Not that hard for one of those oscillating saws to plunge, or cut through that low hanging PVC pipe. You'd think you're just cutting another piece of lathe.

[@tomorichard]

@@erikj.2066 it’s fairly easy to use a multi tool to open up a ceiling without cutting pipes

[@devinF1piper]

@@erikj.2066 You've never actually used an oscillating saw, have you?

[@mikerawley2650]

Steve you need an oscillating saw. Goes through the sheetrock and the lathe and it can be controled much more easily than a sawzall.

[@malachy1847]

Steve said could Nick something electrical, it was Lath and Plaster and then Sheetrock on top, as he said a double ceiling, and buried of course was a lot of PVC pipe work, hit of those suckers then where would you be then...there would be a whole lot more pain...

[@pdrey100]

I use a Rotozip, but the bits dull very fast on just regular drywall. Plaster will chew it up real quick.

[@chrissims9351]

Let Steve ise whatever tool he wants. He knows his shit.

[@roberts1159]

It’s like “wet baby shit”, to funny. Nice job, what a hassle for sure ! Homeowner was annoying me and I was not even there.

[@dwayne0t]

goes well with the name Gerber, no?

[@jimdeck8670]

*too

[@conelaley27]

“Just cause their good looking doesn’t mean their good” Steve is too funny

[@Lewdacris916]

translates to more than just plumbing lol

[@dwaynebaker9756]

Yes Steve make his Video’s so amusing 😅😅😅😅

[@billysherman9014]

I always let customers know right off the bat we don't put sheetrock back, sometimes they get offended, or upset and I just tell them, I am here to fix the plumbing issue and I have to access. but if you don't want me to, then it will keep leaking causing more problems that will cost you more money

[@yellowdeer7163]

" I'm a plumber not a carpenter!"

[@jeffreycornish4436]

My question is why is it there is never an access hatch for the bathtub plumbing fixtures it seems to me when houses are built not just seal all that in and hope nothing happens

[@munsters2]

RE:Jeffrey Cornish. Builders are cheapskates. Unless you specify otherwise, they are going to skip anything that might cost them another $5-10.

[@gyver471]

When he looked at the camera at 7:50 you knew it was about to get real.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I come back to this one every couple of months just for laughs.." There's no turning back now" gets me every time

[@patrickhemken5722]

"It could have been worse". That kitchen sink filled with debris really looked like a shit show! "What am I suppose to do with that hole..." I'm dying laughing

[@jdshear01]

I wish Steve had said "What hole, that hole? It doesn't look so bad, just don't look up guy." BUT Mr. Professional tells him he needs to patch it. Funniest part of the whole video though, that and the whole satin vs chrome part. You ever done any vlogs about liability insurance and things like that? Would be interesting to hear some war stories on that.

[@bg147]

Steve should tell these people to buy one of the plastic covers and screw it down. They are two piece and the center pops down for access.

[@GoogleSpyZon]

@@bg147 I don't think you can buy one that large, I would clean up the cut and put a return air vent cover over it as you will never be able to match the texture with a patch on that popcorn ceiling

[@bg147]

@@GoogleSpyZon Good idea.

[@bonoman1987]

You take care of your dog very nicely....I love that.....and she's ready for work!

[@Android_Warrior]

That drywall comment : "Shaka, when the walls fell". 🤪 🤪 🤪 🖖 🖖 🖖

[@Jeepinjacks]

I wish there was a Steve Lav apprenticeship. Sign me up. Secondly I wish you were local so I could have one amazing plumber HVAC technician

[@joecapo8292]

Hi Steve, there may be another option to fix the ceiling. Bye a vent cover that you use on heating or AC duct work. Covers the hole, and provides access to the tub drain. Just a thought, Joe Capo.

[@johnerway7255]

Plus if it leaks, MOLD!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job guy.

[@seniorcomputer3292]

Fantastic job. Great patience show on your part.

[@josiahpierson3636]

That's a tongue in cheek kind of customer right there. Those are the difficult kind to deal with; especially when they want you to fix it the way they envision it going.

[@Scott-eo7lj]

"Then you'll be coming for my insurance money, that ain't happening.". Lol Dude spits truth to everyone. I wish I had the balls to say and do what Steve does on the daily. Lol

[@johnblume2549]

Can you imagine if Steve was a surgeon. After the surgery he would tell you I fixed your problem now sew it up yourself and clean up the blood😂

[@cwwhg]

Miss Molly is just a perfect little pooch! 12/10 cutest thing in the video, no offense meant Steve! 😂

[@normantyson5314]

Steve is right, you have to stick to your own trade. He couldn't be an effective plumber is he was trying to repair the plaster after finding and repairing a concealed issue. Now having said that, that is why I would loose my shirt doing repairs.

[@ManiacalMichael504]

"Ringmaster of the Shit Show." Boy have I been there. Good work.

[@migvinu8620]

Home owner wants to use broken parts. Then What about the hole in my ceiling. Get someone to patch it lol Some these homeowners are clueless.

[@danroden830]

yeah pay the plumber 150 an hour to put up dry wall lol

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

@@danroden830 That drywall patch is going cost some good money trying to match that texture of the ceiling .

[@force311999]

@@hhprogressiveconstruction1140 yes matching asbestos ceiling

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

@@force311999 Run 🏃🏼‍♂️ from that stuff ha ha .

[@petero2693]

@@force311999 yes...just 1/4 inch shit rock whole ceiling done.... whatever is cheaper..

[@BlueHaze7024]

KZbin has a lot of videos on how to fix drywall. It's easy once you get the hang of it. Nice camera work and editing from Steve. Working way up on a ladder in a tight area is not easy by itself without filming.

[@wilbertbirdner1303]

He'll probably be giving you a bad review on yelp now. "Installed chrome fittings that didn't match my satin, wouldn't fix sheetrock.."

[@Ruben901]

"Left a mess, did not clean it up"

[@TR-ut3yh]

"Hurt my feelings"

[@anond2015]

You should clean up the mess you made (not talking patching drywall), and you should install the drain the customer wants. Just leave that overflow open until he replaces it. Makes me think, if rude dudes who leave a mess and argue with customers can stay busy, I should be able to kill it!

[@banderson5144]

that look into the camera at 7:50 says it all

[@1968madmike]

Steve..... You need to clean this mess up guy!!! I friggin' love it!!!

[@davidstock2713]

Term is tip-toe drain assembly. Designed for access from within ones foot. Usually the rubber seal will age, cause the bathtub to not hold water. Lift-turn Assemblys are much more consumer friendly, longivity is much better as well.

[@agostinodibella9939]

You never know what kind of “shit show” lies behind ceilings and walls! Great job Steve!

[@scottvolage1752]

One of the first things I was taught about installing tub drains is to clean and solder the thin brass with the fine threads into the shoe of the trip waste. If it's going to leak or break it's going to be those fine threads on the brass.

[@rpap5322]

what am i going to do with the ceiling??????? i would suggest putting a swinging hinged door up there, pretty sure the home fixer upper will be trying to change out something in the near future....

[@nick_the_greek77]

Two of those repairs in a row and we'll have "Steve Lav" the movie

[@Hubjeep]

7:55 I'd love to see the look on "Guy's" face while the hammering was going on! :D

[@adamrspears1981]

Am I the only one laughing all through this?? 🤭 The end was priceless when "Mr. Plumber" asked what he was going to do about the hole in the ceiling😂 "Your gonna patch it." -Well, I don't know how to patch it." "Your gonna patch it with sheetrock." -I don't know how to do that. "Then your gonna hire a carpenter." (Moments later, video fades out with Lav chuckling with his dog about The Shit Show, as they're driving off into the sun set.) 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😁 -Thanks Lav. You made my day today!

[@scottrogers2831]

I was a sad day for “not too handy” Joe Homeowner 😂

[@adamrspears1981]

@@scottrogers2831 Yeah it was.

[@aaronbrown3573]

Good spot for an access panel.

[@martinmathiesen60]

Even the customer laughed of “this is what we call eating a shit sandwich”

[@b.powell3480]

This is Bob Vila, and today we're going to be working on how to fix a leaking tub drain assembly!

[@roberts1159]

Then next, Tom Silva will be showing how to do ceiling Sheetrock patch !

[@b.powell3480]

@@roberts1159 yeah, that's right! Lol 😆

[@rdety]

"The putty's like wet babay shit!."...lol!

[@jasonmushersee]

now he wants a patch? screw one of those kitchen cabinet doors up there lol

[@inspiredx3866]

If customers are staring and "supervising" they are just waiting to be an assistant...so put them to work

[@C.._]

Steve looking at the camera before he started beating the heck out of that ceiling! lol

[@T1G3R009]

He knew

[@samheumann5640]

"There's no turning back now"......well that was minutes ago. Keep up the good work Steve!

[@RN-hx1rs]

Steve you should partner up with a good handyman and just hand his card to customers to fix the hole in the ceiling.

[@hyper-1]

Just becuz there good lookin, dosent mean there any good, classic Steve!

[@lsxbird7874]

You could really benefit from a pair of knipex cobra pliars. They grip insanely good, and have half the size in width of a standard channel lock pliar.

[@wurlitzergroup]

Miss Molly is a sweetheart but we all still miss Baby Dog.

[@robertbrown660]

Steve you are the man. Done right!!

[@jamesdoherty5093]

Hey Steve how about camera rolling when you're in the supply house stocking up??.. next level right there!!

[@joea5183]

Stores tend to not like filming

[@DAS-Videos]

I think he should make a frame in the ceiling and a plywood cover with 4 screws so he can remove it in case the tub needs maintenance in the future. Can glue a piece of 2nd ceiling material to it to match what is there.

[@AMStationEngineer]

That brass and copper work is 'textbook beautiful'.

[@Industen]

Eyeballing the camera before going into upside down jackhammer mode was priceless.

[@bills5271]

Good job Steve, quality over style and flash. That tub should never leak again. Should have said I'm a plumber not a carpenter, hire someone.

[@Pw6872]

Original lath ceiling still in place. Covered by sheetrock sprayed with popcorn. He'll never get a patch to match. Good time to remove entire popcorn ceiling and replace with plain sheetrock.

[@Garth2011]

I have to say, the Gerber plumbing products are exceptional. I had to replace this same fixture on our bathtub, installed the entire kit and the quality is top of the line, brass. No leaks and no cheap parts to break. Too bad this guy had to open up his ceiling however, that's what you get for having a two story residence.

[@Dominick_Calvitto.]

Fix it Right The First Time or Don't Fix it At All.. Shortcuts Create Much Bigger Problems.. Great Job Steve.

[@ronrobertson9324]

The guy wanted all his hardware to match even if it did flood his house Steve!!! Can't make this shit up! "I had a lot of girlfriends that looked pretty but it doesn't mean that they were good". Steve , you are hilarious But true. Thanks for all you do.

[@craigharding475]

There is a certain truth to the good-looking girls theory. IN GENERAL: they tend to get by from their looks, alone and never need to develop other personal skills. This also gives some women a big ego. But sooner or later they all get ugly. That is when they start using all of these artificial beauty aids and enhancers. Then, next they want the lights "off". Ha ha!

[@philipnehri1773]

You got the fish looking at you while you work😂

[@jimmyday9536]

I don't understand all these nasty comments about the homeowner. He made an honest effort and had to call Steve to finish the job. We plumbers make a LOT of money fixing other people's mistakes.

[@drewnelson2639]

This video changed my whole day!😂😂😂😂

[@b.powell3480]

Ahhh, ! Good old wood lath and plaster !

[@austinlucero6747]

Love it when homeowners play plumber, priceless !

[@kenc.9067]

Keeps us in business

[@rickdavis2048]

Steve... Get Miss Molly a pair of doggie goggles to protect her eyes as she is looking out the window. Great vids.

[@ScorpioandSebek]

Man this is a classic Steve Lav job

[@Kevin-mm6xm]

And yeah the guy thought Steve would fix the drywall which is a huge job even though it's small. Lath, sheetrock, tape, joint compound, sanding, more joint compound, more sanding, and then popcorn the ceiling. Not an easy fix mama!

[@bc1441]

8:17 "No turning back now" priceless

[@bengorrell2658]

When Steve fixes something he owns it. He don't screw around. It's fixed, Gotta love Mr Crusty 😁

[@charlesagnew8893]

Great video..Great way to be with a customer.

[@shawnphillips1220]

He called it a shit show and how it was like baby shit around the drain and then he pulled out that broken pipe and it literally had GERBER on it 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@williched]

Thank you for your videos.

[@youshouldknowthis3424]

Spring controlled replace access panel all sizes at home depot and Lowes !!!!

[@lloydbrown1512]

This dude is on another level, I thought I was ballsy

[@chrispixx]

I have a stupid question, couldn't the waste and overflow be purchased in Satin rather than Chrome?