What people keep running into with construction issues
Complaints tagged construction issues, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 72 people · 6 forums we read
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- 37Why does my new plumbing still have bad water pressure and risky joints?Poorly installed pipes and high-tension fittings put excessive pressure on joints, creating constant risks of leaks and floods. Even after professional upgrades like Pex, substandard workmanship leaves homeowners dealing with weak water flow and questionable setups like S-traps that require tearing out walls and digging up pipes just to check for defects.
- 33How to tile over an uneven subfloor without tearing it upAn uneven subfloor makes tiles crack and shift if they are laid without a flat surface. Fixing low spots with a feather finish patch or self-leveling compound avoids tearing out the old plywood or linoleum entirely.
- 2Clients who refuse to fix underlying problems before repairsClients often reject crucial preliminary fixes like repairing leaks before drywall work or dispute necessary structural updates because they believe the work is a scam or unnecessary. This forces workers to either proceed over active damage that will ruin the new installation or halt the job entirely due to the owner's resistance.
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