Plumber fixed pipe leak But found non-compliance code

[Chan K.]

Hello

Happy New Year everyone....

I just want to discuss some findings that came up recently when fixing my pipe leak.

So last week, I have a pipe leak in my basement at one of my properties. I called the local plumber. He came and mitigate the leak, but he found other pipe configuration that is not up to code. He told me that he has to fix it, and that he has to bring the town inspector into the building for the inspection of the work (I am getting a bit nervous - open up a can of worm here ??). 

While discussing with him, I told him that the leak is already fixed, and I found it strange that he asked me (tell me) to fix something else that he exposed to. I told him that the house is old, and I am not surprise that he found something like that behind a wall. He told me that I have to fix it.

I am just curious what other landlords think... should I continue to use this company in the future? what is your take? I envision this is a good discussion.

Thanks

[Matthew Paul]

He is looking for your money , it may not be code , but thats todays code , it would have been code when the house was built , if they even had a code then . it will start with that then the inspector or plumber may say , "lets look at the rest of the house "  So $10K later its code and still works the same . 

Dont do it