Kenmore Terrace Condominium Association (6/19/24)

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6/19

Front Yard and First Floor Common Area

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Post Visit 6/19 Problem Areas Outline:

Sewer Line

Catch Basin to Sewer Line

Flange and Gate Valves (Water Meter)

Water Shut Off Valves

Kitchen Lines Maintenance

1) Sewer Line:

We performed a camera inspection of the sewer line (50 feet total) from the cleanout near the front entrance of the building to the city sewer main line. We identified a few cracks (48 feet) and a large hole (32 feet, tennis ball-sized) with tree roots. The hole is most likely the reason the building is constantly experiencing backups.

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Fortunately, because the pipe has not yet collapsed and the bellies are not too pronounced, we can provide a trenchless repair using a UV-curing sewer liner. Sewer lining allows us to insert a new PVC pipe into the existing one without digging up the property. It’s a significantly cheaper and more time-effective solution than traditional sewer excavation. Learn about

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We suggest getting the sewer lining done as soon as possible before the bellies become extreme or/and the hole causes the sewer pipe to collapse, which would require digging up the front yard and the street and result in more time consuming and expensive repair.

2) Catch Basin to Sewer Line Pipe:

This pipe has not been maintained in a while.

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In case you decide to move forward with Sewer Lining Installation, jetting this line (*2) will be required to remove the grease and provide access to the connection (refer to blueprint above) to cut an opening through the New PVC pipe in the sewer line (”Reinstatement”).

Sewer Solution Estimate (1 day of work):

- Install 50 feet of Sewer Lining = $7600

- Jet Catch Basin-Sewer Pipe and cut a connection hole in the New Sewer PVC pipe = $1200

Total = $8800

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5854 N Kenmore Ave - Sewer PipeLining Estimate.pdf

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5845 N Kenmore - Sewer Pipelining (Signed Estimate).pdf

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3) Water Meter Flange and Gate Valves

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The city inspector flagged the flange valve and the gate valve associated with the water meter to be replaced. This is a highly technical job for a very experienced and skilled plumber. We suggested replacing it as soon as possible per city requirement.

Estimate (1 day of work)

- Replace flange and gate valve = $6785

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Kenmore Terrace - Flange and Gate Valve.pdf

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Flange and Gate Valve Replacement (Signed Estimate).pdf

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3.5) After the Meter Gate Valve Pipes and Valves

On 7/8 we identified that the pipes and valves after the gate valve meter is compromised and will require repair.

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Estimate (1 day of work)

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After the meter gate valve pipes and valves replacement estimate.pdf

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3)Water Shut Off Valves ( Verified)

We have identified 6 seized shut-off valves. This is an emergency situation which is why the city flagged it. If the shutoff valves don’t work properly, and there is a leak, the building is at high risk for significant water damage.

Despite the fact that the city is only mandating 2 valves, in our opinion it is a safety hazard not to do all 6.

3 units ( 2x 2” and 1x 3/4”) located in the Hallway Ceiling by unit 1E

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2 units (2”) located in the storage room by unit 1A

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1 unit (1.5”) located in water heater/boiler room. Replacing vertical pipe to next connection will be required.

We will replace the other 3 valves FREE OF CHARGE due to us already performing work in this area. We suggest opening and closing all the valves every 6 months to maximize their life expectancy

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Note :Every time the shut-off valve requires replacement, the entire building water supply must be stopped and drained for the duration of repair= $400 (will be included in the estimates)

Estimate:

- Replace 6 shut-off valves (per safety code) + 3 shut-off valves FREE OF CHARGE = $ 5560

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Water Shut Off Valves - KEnmore Terrace.pdf

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Water Shut Off Valves (Signed Estimate).pdf

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4)Kitchen Lines

We identified that tier A has been experiencing kitchen back-ups on the first floor. We inspected first floor kitchen horizontal pipe from the clean out in the storage room. We suggest jetting and descaling kitchen line from the clean out behind for the tier A (storage room) in the near future.

Kitchen Main Line Jetting & Descaling Estimate:

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Kenmore Terrace - Descale and hydro-jetting Kitchen LIne (Main).pdf

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Kenmore Terrace - Descale and hydro-jetting Kitchen Line (Signed).pdf

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Repair Plan Suggestion by Priority:

Step 1: Install Sewer Pipe Lining

(Before the condition of the pipe becomes ineligible for pipelining)

Step 2: Install catch basin

Step 2: Replace Flange Gate Valves Flagged By the City

Step 3: Replace Seized Water Shut Off Valves

Step 4: Descale and hydro-jet the main kitchen line

Step 5: Schedule Building Maintenance Program

Payment Terms:

50% down-payment and 50% upon completion. E-payment portal, check, Zelle is acceptable,

Danyil Vayser

J Blanton Plumbing

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danyil@jblantonplumbing.com⁠

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+1 (244) 409 3758

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www.jblantonplumbing.com⁠

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