Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Flood

So we woke up Monday morning with an inch of water in our downstairs. Our water softner drain line froze and when it recycled itself, all that water had to go somewhere. Come to find out that Fieldstone should have had the drain go into the sewer, where it wouldn't have frozen, but being Fieldstone, they have the drain running out the back of our house into the cold air. We called a flood restoration company and they set right away to tearing up our house. We now have no bathroom floors, no carpet in most of the house, doors torn off and sitting everywhere, holes in my kitchen and bathroom cabinets, holes in our drywall, and about 10 industrial size fans throughout the house making it feel & sound like we live in a hurricane. Our insurance adjuster said that this is the most damages he has seen in a couple of years. The only room of our house that we can live in right now is our guest room, so last night was a fun night with all of us sharing that little room. I think me and the kids will be living with my mom for awhile. This will go on for about 2 more weeks. I will post pictures of the damage when I can find the camera in all this mess. Moral of this story: If Fieldstone did the water softner line for your house, get it fixed ASAP!

7 comments:

Alex said...

wow. We also had water damage in our downstairs so I know what you mean. Let me know if I can do anything to help.

Jarod & Jamie said...

you can come and stay here if you would like.

Jaymesmom said...

I am so sorry. Now maybe we need to get our water softner line fixed...

Jaymesmom said...

Oh-- and does this mean that you get new carpets? I know that you hated the ones you had. :) Maybe this can be your silver lining?

Paige said...

I am so sorry guys! If you want to stay at our house please call. I'm serious. We have an extra bedroom, just a single bed in there but we could make one on the floor too and we have a queen sized pull out bed in our family room couch. At least come over for dinner or to let the kids play in a warm house that isn't a hurricane. Call me, or better yet I'll try to call you.

Freckles said...

That is so crazy! We were lucky when our water softner line broke, it only ruined the closet next to it. Jeremy was telling me that your damage wasn't that bad, sounds like he didn't get the message right. haha Let us know if you need anything!!

Merri Hackett said...

Hi Julie, I found your blog from Keri's. I heard about your flood, but I had no idea it was that bad! So sorry! It does not look fun!