Steve looking at the pile of ruble in the sink to the customer, "I'm surprised you didn't clean this up, why didn't you clean this up?" Total boss move.
Wonder how many plumbers would of said this ain’t for me. Call someone else. Steve is a one man show. Has the confidence to dig into this guys ceiling knowing exactly where to start from. Confident enough to know he can get to it and fixes it. Amazing. Great job Brotha
Below average plumbers would say that. Plumbers you wouldn’t want to call to work on your house. To give up because the ceiling needs to be cut open? That’s plumber school day one for a service plumber.
Being a service plumber is just this daily I find myself cutting into ceilings and drywall to fix stuff or cutting out old cast iron and replacing it. Must be nice for some company’s to walk in and say hey nope we can’t do this call someone else lol.
Wtf he hired a master plumber not a handyman. Want your shit done right hire the proper trades accordingly. Sure when Steve left the tub/ shower was operational, plumbers do not do drywall.
The guy says he has no clue how to patch sheetrock. You should have reminded him he has no clue how to do any plumbing either but that didn’t seem to slow him down trying that. 😀
The killer will be the popcorn ceiling. You can never get those back to looking like they did originally. Even on a really well done job you can still tell.
@@force311999 That too. When asbestos was banned in most construction, with an exemption for current stocks, and a grace period where new stock could still be acquired they utterly stockpiled it for popcorn ceilings at rock-bottom prices. Took them until the early 80s to use it up. Many don't realize it could be asbestos in a 70s or early 80s house.
@@jblyon2 they had to clean asbestos out of a school in Batavia that was built in 1976 I think it was ceiling tiles that had the glitter stuff on them and fit a standard grid system
Do ya think the homeowner left a positive Yelp review ? When Steve asked for the hammer, it started getting more exciting than a regular tub and waste repair.
Best part of this video was the customer asking about “ what about the hole in my ceiling “ lol 😂 good job sir . You handled that situation perfectly . I’m currently in plumbing school and your videos have been very helpful .
@@Lewdacris916 I can’t knock him . He’s probably retired and on a fixed income . Maybe he should watch more you tube videos before starting by any projects . Lol
@@Lewdacris916 he broke it cause he didn’t use the right tool (drain wrench ) to remove the drain .I typed drain wrench on you tube and there’s tons of videos on what do you do .there’s nothing wrong with trying if you don’t have the money . This will cost him thou .
I have a 9 month old daughter - boy do I love shouting across the house "We have a leaaaakaaah mamma!". Cracks me up. My wife, not so much. My 3 year old - oh yeah, she loves it!
My question is why is it there is never an access hatch for the bathtub plumbing fixtures it seems to me when houses are built not just seal all that in and hope nothing happens
Steve said could Nick something electrical, it was Lath and Plaster and then Sheetrock on top, as he said a double ceiling, and buried of course was a lot of PVC pipe work, hit of those suckers then where would you be then...there would be a whole lot more pain...
As a drywall finisher and painter I always love how plumbers and electricians just smash the crap out of plaster and lath! They make oscillating saws to to make neat clean cuts! By smashing the plaster and lathe the patch quadrupled in size! Gotta love it, job security! Thanks Steve!
They also make nice clean cuts through PVC pipes, and electrical wires. That hole would have gotten allot bigger if he inadvertently plunged into that 4” stack, or a hidden wire.
@@shivraj67 So am I. Not that hard for one of those oscillating saws to plunge, or cut through that low hanging PVC pipe. You'd think you're just cutting another piece of lathe.
UA-cam has a lot of videos on how to fix drywall. It's easy once you get the hang of it. Nice camera work and editing from Steve. Working way up on a ladder in a tight area is not easy by itself without filming.
That's a tongue in cheek kind of customer right there. Those are the difficult kind to deal with; especially when they want you to fix it the way they envision it going.
what am i going to do with the ceiling??????? i would suggest putting a swinging hinged door up there, pretty sure the home fixer upper will be trying to change out something in the near future....
"It could have been worse". That kitchen sink filled with debris really looked like a shit show! "What am I suppose to do with that hole..." I'm dying laughing
I wish Steve had said "What hole, that hole? It doesn't look so bad, just don't look up guy." BUT Mr. Professional tells him he needs to patch it. Funniest part of the whole video though, that and the whole satin vs chrome part. You ever done any vlogs about liability insurance and things like that? Would be interesting to hear some war stories on that.
@@bg147 I don't think you can buy one that large, I would clean up the cut and put a return air vent cover over it as you will never be able to match the texture with a patch on that popcorn ceiling
Hi Steve, there may be another option to fix the ceiling. Bye a vent cover that you use on heating or AC duct work. Covers the hole, and provides access to the tub drain. Just a thought, Joe Capo.
I always let customers know right off the bat we don't put sheetrock back, sometimes they get offended, or upset and I just tell them, I am here to fix the plumbing issue and I have to access. but if you don't want me to, then it will keep leaking causing more problems that will cost you more money
You could really benefit from a pair of knipex cobra pliars. They grip insanely good, and have half the size in width of a standard channel lock pliar.
Term is tip-toe drain assembly. Designed for access from within ones foot. Usually the rubber seal will age, cause the bathtub to not hold water. Lift-turn Assemblys are much more consumer friendly, longivity is much better as well.
"Then you'll be coming for my insurance money, that ain't happening.". Lol Dude spits truth to everyone. I wish I had the balls to say and do what Steve does on the daily. Lol
I think he should make a frame in the ceiling and a plywood cover with 4 screws so he can remove it in case the tub needs maintenance in the future. Can glue a piece of 2nd ceiling material to it to match what is there.
One of the first things I was taught about installing tub drains is to clean and solder the thin brass with the fine threads into the shoe of the trip waste. If it's going to leak or break it's going to be those fine threads on the brass.
When they are all smoothed out like that. I just cut them out. Would be much easier to have a tool that would work by friction. Does it have a name on it?
Steve is right, you have to stick to your own trade. He couldn't be an effective plumber is he was trying to repair the plaster after finding and repairing a concealed issue. Now having said that, that is why I would loose my shirt doing repairs.
Thanks for another great video, I've learned so much from watching your videos. Helps me take care of my house since it's hard to get good plumbing to do small jobs in my area
I have to say, the Gerber plumbing products are exceptional. I had to replace this same fixture on our bathtub, installed the entire kit and the quality is top of the line, brass. No leaks and no cheap parts to break. Too bad this guy had to open up his ceiling however, that's what you get for having a two story residence.
So how-do-you-do a job like this If the homeowner is a little old lady that cannot help ? This clearly required 2 sets of hands for some parts . Just wondering great video
Yeah, Brian, that`s the look of corporate America. Every town has a Burger King. Even the tiny, remote, one-horse mountain towns all seem to have a Tastee Freeze.
@@AquariumAficionado LOL! Juan, the authentic ones have those chili dogs on the paper tray that quickly dive down your throat like half a beer on a hot summer afternoon!
You should clean up the mess you made (not talking patching drywall), and you should install the drain the customer wants. Just leave that overflow open until he replaces it. Makes me think, if rude dudes who leave a mess and argue with customers can stay busy, I should be able to kill it!
Steve looking at the pile of ruble in the sink to the customer, "I'm surprised you didn't clean this up, why didn't you clean this up?" Total boss move.
Wonder how many plumbers would of said this ain’t for me. Call someone else. Steve is a one man show. Has the confidence to dig into this guys ceiling knowing exactly where to start from. Confident enough to know he can get to it and fixes it. Amazing. Great job Brotha
So true 👍!
Should Steve have told him that this might be an all day affair and maybe he might have to come back for parts, coverings?
Below average plumbers would say that. Plumbers you wouldn’t want to call to work on your house. To give up because the ceiling needs to be cut open? That’s plumber school day one for a service plumber.
I definitely would have tackled this, if you are a plumber and you turned down you don't need to be a plumber,
Being a service plumber is just this daily I find myself cutting into ceilings and drywall to fix stuff or cutting out old cast iron and replacing it. Must be nice for some company’s to walk in and say hey nope we can’t do this call someone else lol.
This channel is the best reality show in the business.
next level
@@stevenlavimoniere high chooch mama
100%
I like Steve’s banter that’s next level
@@stevenlavimoniere "She's a leaker Mamma!
I had a pug that I took to work with me everyday also. He loved meeting my clients and they loved him. I love your dog.
Can hear it in the guys voice when he found out Steve isn't going to fix his drywall.
he was pissed i had to buy a whole new waste & overflow he was tighter then 2 coats of paint .
Screw these tigh wads, they cost themselves more money
@@stevenlavimoniere so tight he squeaks when he walks!
Can't leave that defective overflow. Madness. Flood could destroy the house.
Wtf he hired a master plumber not a handyman. Want your shit done right hire the proper trades accordingly. Sure when Steve left the tub/ shower was operational, plumbers do not do drywall.
Your circus sign is priceless. My biggest laugh of the day!
lol, I never seen that before. That was great. A T-Shirt in the making?
The guy says he has no clue how to patch sheetrock. You should have reminded him he has no clue how to do any plumbing either but that didn’t seem to slow him down trying that. 😀
The killer will be the popcorn ceiling. You can never get those back to looking like they did originally. Even on a really well done job you can still tell.
Cut the hole bigger to expose part of the floor joists cut small patch of drywall screw it on mud tape. Redo the popcorn ceiling done
@@jblyon2 good luck finding some one that will touch it
some of them are asbestos best just to make a cover for it
@@force311999 That too. When asbestos was banned in most construction, with an exemption for current stocks, and a grace period where new stock could still be acquired they utterly stockpiled it for popcorn ceilings at rock-bottom prices. Took them until the early 80s to use it up. Many don't realize it could be asbestos in a 70s or early 80s house.
@@jblyon2 they had to clean asbestos out of a school in Batavia that was built in 1976
I think it was ceiling tiles that had the glitter
stuff on them and fit a standard grid system
Do ya think the homeowner left a positive Yelp review ? When Steve asked for the hammer, it started getting more exciting than a regular tub and waste repair.
Best part of this video was the customer asking about “ what about the hole in my ceiling “ lol 😂 good job sir . You handled that situation perfectly . I’m currently in plumbing school and your videos have been very helpful .
this guy has no common sense lol, he should not be doing any DIY work
@@Lewdacris916 I can’t knock him . He’s probably retired and on a fixed income . Maybe he should watch more you tube videos before starting by any projects . Lol
@@garza7676 he broke the pipe under the tub lol not qualified to be doing that kind of work!
@@Lewdacris916 he broke it cause he didn’t use the right tool (drain wrench ) to remove the drain .I typed drain wrench on you tube and there’s tons of videos on what do you do .there’s nothing wrong with trying if you don’t have the money . This will cost him thou .
I get asked all the time if I’m gonna fix the drywall after I’m done fixing the plumbing issue😂 always makes me chuckle
"No turning back now." 🤣 Another beauty Steve!
I enjoy you and Steve's videos
🤣
I have a 9 month old daughter - boy do I love shouting across the house "We have a leaaaakaaah mamma!". Cracks me up. My wife, not so much. My 3 year old - oh yeah, she loves it!
LOL
Steve Lav, putting customers to work since 1998.😂
LOL
1978
That’s hilarious. I have things to learn from this man lmao
"how am I gonna fix the hole?" He goes, THAT IS NOT MY JOB BUDDY lmfao
"Just because they're good looking doesn't mean they're any good". I'm here for plumbing and life advice.
Tell him to make an access panel out of plywood. Paint it to match the ceiling. Bada Bing Bada Boom. might have to get in there again someday.
yah for a shack maybe....he has a nice home there....drywall is cheap...no access door...that would look like a "shit show"
Great idea and good enough for this neighbourhood!
@@plumbbuild6517 That's a good idea.
I am surprised Steve didn't do the usual : screw in some cardboard
@@SuperWoodyboy Access panels don't look bad though, if a potential buyer were touring the home they probably wouldn't even notice it.
"just cause they are good lookin don't mean they are any good" Amen Steve, story of my life LOL!!
"Get the right culah paat from Gerbah". Good job. I always enjoy watching your videos. I learn a lot about plumbing. Thank you for posting.
"You're gonna have to patch it" love it! Shot beer out my nose, laughing. Fucking great Steve!
"I don't know how to do that!". LOL
good idea to let homeowner know that before hand to set expectations though
This was one of those videos you're glad to have on file. Thanks for filming it all.
“What a mess, why don’t you start cleaning this up” hahaha
Best line of the video!
Hack
My question is why is it there is never an access hatch for the bathtub plumbing fixtures it seems to me when houses are built not just seal all that in and hope nothing happens
RE:Jeffrey Cornish. Builders are cheapskates. Unless you specify otherwise, they are going to skip anything that might cost them another $5-10.
Love how Steve just tells it like it is AND PUTS THE HOME OWNERS TO WORK.
Steve Lav... turning homeowners into apprentices. 😂
Hammered the shit out of it and then says no going back now
Best part of the video
That’s probably what the guy said with the tub then he broke it
LOL
That absolutely cracked me up.
The whole ceiling looked rotted, I bet it was leaking for years.
“No turning back now.” “Dis pleyster is rippin my hands apaaat.”.....lmfao !
Good job. Instead of patching the ceiling the owner should install a maintenance hatch so there is access for next time.
lmao his realization that the hole isn’t going to magically fix itself
Forget the nice ceiling fix...put in a good looking access panel...you can admire the great work every now and then!
Steve you need an oscillating saw. Goes through the sheetrock and the lathe and it can be controled much more easily than a sawzall.
Steve said could Nick something electrical, it was Lath and Plaster and then Sheetrock on top, as he said a double ceiling, and buried of course was a lot of PVC pipe work, hit of those suckers then where would you be then...there would be a whole lot more pain...
I use a Rotozip, but the bits dull very fast on just regular drywall. Plaster will chew it up real quick.
Let Steve ise whatever tool he wants. He knows his shit.
As a drywall finisher and painter I always love how plumbers and electricians just smash the crap out of plaster and lath! They make oscillating saws to to make neat clean cuts! By smashing the plaster and lathe the patch quadrupled in size! Gotta love it, job security! Thanks Steve!
They also make nice clean cuts through PVC pipes, and electrical wires.
That hole would have gotten allot bigger if he inadvertently plunged into that 4” stack, or a hidden wire.
@@erikj.2066 I think he's referring to an oscillating multi-tool or a drywall cut out tool, not a reciprocating saw.
@@shivraj67 So am I.
Not that hard for one of those oscillating saws to plunge, or cut through that low hanging PVC pipe. You'd think you're just cutting another piece of lathe.
@@erikj.2066 it’s fairly easy to use a multi tool to open up a ceiling without cutting pipes
@@erikj.2066 You've never actually used an oscillating saw, have you?
I come back to this one every couple of months just for laughs.." There's no turning back now" gets me every time
“Just cause their good looking doesn’t mean their good” Steve is too funny
translates to more than just plumbing lol
Yes Steve make his Video’s so amusing 😅😅😅😅
I wish there was a Steve Lav apprenticeship. Sign me up.
Secondly I wish you were local so I could have one amazing plumber HVAC technician
That drywall comment : "Shaka, when the walls fell". 🤪 🤪 🤪 🖖 🖖 🖖
UA-cam has a lot of videos on how to fix drywall. It's easy once you get the hang of it. Nice camera work and editing from Steve. Working way up on a ladder in a tight area is not easy by itself without filming.
Steve looking at the camera before he started beating the heck out of that ceiling! lol
He knew
" I'm a plumber not a carpenter!"
That's a tongue in cheek kind of customer right there. Those are the difficult kind to deal with; especially when they want you to fix it the way they envision it going.
You never know what kind of “shit show” lies behind ceilings and walls! Great job Steve!
It’s like “wet baby shit”, to funny. Nice job, what a hassle for sure ! Homeowner was annoying me and I was not even there.
goes well with the name Gerber, no?
*too
Miss Molly is just a perfect little pooch! 12/10 cutest thing in the video, no offense meant Steve! 😂
what am i going to do with the ceiling??????? i would suggest putting a swinging hinged door up there, pretty sure the home fixer upper will be trying to change out something in the near future....
Can you imagine if Steve was a surgeon. After the surgery he would tell you I fixed your problem now sew it up yourself and clean up the blood😂
"It could have been worse". That kitchen sink filled with debris really looked like a shit show! "What am I suppose to do with that hole..." I'm dying laughing
I wish Steve had said "What hole, that hole? It doesn't look so bad, just don't look up guy." BUT Mr. Professional tells him he needs to patch it. Funniest part of the whole video though, that and the whole satin vs chrome part. You ever done any vlogs about liability insurance and things like that? Would be interesting to hear some war stories on that.
Steve should tell these people to buy one of the plastic covers and screw it down. They are two piece and the center pops down for access.
@@bg147 I don't think you can buy one that large, I would clean up the cut and put a return air vent cover over it as you will never be able to match the texture with a patch on that popcorn ceiling
@@GoogleSpyZon Good idea.
Fantastic job. Great patience show
on your part.
You take care of your dog very nicely....I love that.....and she's ready for work!
Hi Steve, there may be another option to fix the ceiling. Bye a vent cover that you use on heating or AC duct work. Covers the hole, and provides access to the tub drain. Just a thought, Joe Capo.
I always let customers know right off the bat we don't put sheetrock back, sometimes they get offended, or upset and I just tell them, I am here to fix the plumbing issue and I have to access. but if you don't want me to, then it will keep leaking causing more problems that will cost you more money
When he looked at the camera at 7:50 you knew it was about to get real.
"Look at this mess, why don't you clean this shit up!".....😂😂 lmao
Two of those repairs in a row and we'll have "Steve Lav" the movie
You got the fish looking at you while you work😂
You could really benefit from a pair of knipex cobra pliars. They grip insanely good, and have half the size in width of a standard channel lock pliar.
Hey Steve how about camera rolling when you're in the supply house stocking up??.. next level right there!!
Stores tend to not like filming
Eyeballing the camera before going into upside down jackhammer mode was priceless.
just dying laughing, this is gold, lol. great repair
"There's no turning back now"......well that was minutes ago. Keep up the good work Steve!
Term is tip-toe drain assembly. Designed for access from within ones foot. Usually the rubber seal will age, cause the bathtub to not hold water. Lift-turn Assemblys are much more consumer friendly, longivity is much better as well.
"Then you'll be coming for my insurance money, that ain't happening.". Lol Dude spits truth to everyone. I wish I had the balls to say and do what Steve does on the daily. Lol
This video changed my whole day!😂😂😂😂
I think he should make a frame in the ceiling and a plywood cover with 4 screws so he can remove it in case the tub needs maintenance in the future. Can glue a piece of 2nd ceiling material to it to match what is there.
7:55 I'd love to see the look on "Guy's" face while the hammering was going on! :D
Steve you should partner up with a good handyman and just hand his card to customers to fix the hole in the ceiling.
One of the first things I was taught about installing tub drains is to clean and solder the thin brass with the fine threads into the shoe of the trip waste. If it's going to leak or break it's going to be those fine threads on the brass.
now he wants a patch? screw one of those kitchen cabinet doors up there lol
This is Bob Vila, and today we're going to be working on how to fix a leaking tub drain assembly!
Then next, Tom Silva will be showing how to do ceiling Sheetrock patch !
@@roberts1159 yeah, that's right! Lol 😆
"The putty's like wet babay shit!."...lol!
Hi Steve. Great video! I have a short question. Where did you get that tub drain removal tool.? I’ve never seen one like that. Thanks!
not sure had it in my truck for many years
I was gonna ask the samething, cool tool!
When they are all smoothed out like that. I just cut them out. Would be much easier to have a tool that would work by friction.
Does it have a name on it?
Back in the days when I did residential work, there were times I had to blast holes to run wires. Patching “wasn’t my job mang” 😂
I have a stupid question, couldn't the waste and overflow be purchased in Satin rather than Chrome?
Plus if it leaks, MOLD!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job guy.
Home owner wants to use broken parts. Then What about the hole in my ceiling. Get someone to patch it lol Some these homeowners are clueless.
yeah pay the plumber 150 an hour to put up dry wall lol
@@danroden830 That drywall patch is going cost some good money trying to match that texture of the ceiling .
@@hhprogressiveconstruction1140 yes matching asbestos ceiling
@@force311999 Run 🏃🏼♂️ from that stuff ha ha .
@@force311999 yes...just 1/4 inch shit rock whole ceiling done.... whatever is cheaper..
Steve..... You need to clean this mess up guy!!! I friggin' love it!!!
Steve is right, you have to stick to your own trade. He couldn't be an effective plumber is he was trying to repair the plaster after finding and repairing a concealed issue. Now having said that, that is why I would loose my shirt doing repairs.
I haven't had much luck with Gerber brass, the new ones are so thin they have a very short life. I've given up and gone with plastic.
that look into the camera at 7:50 says it all
Man this is a classic Steve Lav job
This dude is on another level, I thought I was ballsy
Great video..Great way to be with a customer.
Just becuz there good lookin, dosent mean there any good, classic Steve!
Steve be turning the homeowners into helpers 😂
Steve... Get Miss Molly a pair of doggie goggles to protect her eyes as she is looking out the window. Great vids.
Good spot for an access panel.
That brass and copper work is 'textbook beautiful'.
Steve you are the man. Done right!!
Miss Molly is a sweetheart but we all still miss Baby Dog.
Having a heart attack watching Steve bash that ceiling and it's not even my sheet rock
🤣🤣🤣
lmao dying laughing here. quality content right here
Real nice fix Steve, that was some tight quarters to work in.
Thanks for another great video, I've learned so much from watching your videos. Helps me take care of my house since it's hard to get good plumbing to do small jobs in my area
"Ringmaster of the Shit Show." Boy have I been there. Good work.
I have to say, the Gerber plumbing products are exceptional. I had to replace this same fixture on our bathtub, installed the entire kit and the quality is top of the line, brass. No leaks and no cheap parts to break. Too bad this guy had to open up his ceiling however, that's what you get for having a two story residence.
Man that sign is too funny actually laughing over here
Tommy Silva's up in that neck of the woods. He'll put that ceiling together in less than a half hour's show!
He’ll do it in six minutes LOL
Maybe 3..
@@borys444 I didn’t count the interaction with the homeowner LOL
So how-do-you-do a job like this If the homeowner is a little old lady that cannot help ? This clearly required 2 sets of hands for some parts . Just wondering great video
Great work Steven, 👍👍. You do a great job with your video work, you work in some awkward places for sure. Really enjoy your vids, thanks!
Thank you for your videos.
Love it when homeowners play plumber, priceless !
Keeps us in business
Fix it Right The First Time or Don't Fix it At All.. Shortcuts Create Much Bigger Problems..
Great Job Steve.
driving to jobs it’s interesting how every town in the usa is basically set up the same way with the same stores for retail
Yeah, Brian, that`s the look of corporate America. Every town has a Burger King. Even the tiny, remote, one-horse mountain towns all seem to have a Tastee Freeze.
@@craigharding475 tf is a tasteee freeze
@@AquariumAficionado LOL! Juan, the authentic ones have those chili dogs on the paper tray that quickly dive down your throat like half a beer on a hot summer afternoon!
He'll probably be giving you a bad review on yelp now. "Installed chrome fittings that didn't match my satin, wouldn't fix sheetrock.."
"Left a mess, did not clean it up"
"Hurt my feelings"
You should clean up the mess you made (not talking patching drywall), and you should install the drain the customer wants. Just leave that overflow open until he replaces it.
Makes me think, if rude dudes who leave a mess and argue with customers can stay busy, I should be able to kill it!