What people keep running into with renovation issues
Complaints tagged renovation issues, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 98 people · 11 forums we read
Raised more than once
Most people first.
- 91How to handle a bad contractor who won't fix poor workPaying before inspecting leaves homeowners with little leverage when contractors deliver subpar or unauthorized work. Without a clear path to recourse or refunds for shoddy repairs, people are left feeling cheated and stuck with expensive, unsightly results.
- 5Why is my tankless water heater making a squeaking noise?An intermittent, high-pitched squeak coming from a tankless water heater is often tied to external factors like recent utility work or internal component issues. This noise makes it difficult to know whether the system requires professional attention or a simple check before calling a plumber.
- 2Shower valve stop screws hit the trim plateIntegrated stop screws on shower valves can protrude too far and collide with the mounting plate tabs, which prevents the cover plate from being installed. Backing the screws out slightly to let water flow makes the screw tips stick out and block the plate from mounting properly.
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Topics that keep appearing on the same problems — not topics with similar names.