I've been working in construction for the past 11 years at this point with a few years before that in a part time role. I'm more than happy to lend whatever knowledge or insights I may have about work, life, or whatever.

I will be checking in sporadically to see if there are questions.

EDITED WELL AFTER QUESTIONS STOPPED: I'm still active-ish on Lemmy, so if you happen to find this and have a question, I will likely still get back to you.

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[–] Snapz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a house in the Pacific Northwest built in 2000. For a relatively modern construction, was very surprised to not find a shutoff valve on the gas line behind our range? It's just a straight pipe with a flexible hose going into the range. Is there any reason this would have happened? It's a well built home otherwise.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

New construction and some rehabilitations really frustrates me. I was just in a rental that had no water shut offs to anything besides the main. If it just isn't in the code for the area, some unscrupulous builders will just forego common sense to save a few bucks. Adding one in thankfully isn't all that hard, it's just kind of frustrating that there isn't one already there.

[–] Snapz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the answer and for doing this thread in general. As it's gas, I don't think I can trust myself to DIY so it seems I'll need to hire a professional for what sees like a fairly straightforward job, do you mind helping with a gut check on my expectations?

Feels like I'm looking at about $300 to have a professional come out for the following; shut the gas off at the main, remove existing connection, clean, add pipe dope or tape and the correct fitting with an inline shutoff valve. Then I'll need to call gas company to have them come out to turn main back on and then will spray connection with soapy water to assure no leak. Is that more or less what's ahead?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It really depends on your area. I know that in my area I can call my gas company for things like this and they are willing to do the work for relatively low prices. I believe they charged me about 90 for a leak check and disconnection of a somewhat leaky and unused line. I wouldn't imagine it would be to much more for a connection especially if you already have the shut off valve ready to go.

[–] Snapz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I actually didn't think to ask gas co to handle the work, hopeful that there's a path there. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

That one belongs to my wife. We're getting a new washer/dryer soon and the gas line they removed was used for a gas dryer. I was fretting over the installation costs regardless of which style we got and she reminded me that our gas company will send out people to work. Last thing they want is damage to the gas line main in my neighborhood.