My new pad

[amal 4]

ok, so we stayed at the new house last night coz we were up till at least 3am cleaning stuff and didn't wanna drive to where we're staying just to get up in a few hours and drive back.

We wake up this morning and I notice that the couch is wet... I look up and what do I see but the ceiling is leaking. Ok, get a bucket...I can deal with this. Hubby goes up into the attic to find the leak. I leave the room to grab some pliers for him and next thing I know I hear *kaplop*!!! I hurry back into the living room and see hubbies legs hanging through the ceiling....ceiling stuff is everywhere. Here's a glimpse...

welcome home...

Now, I think I already mentioned that the house was ok but we had no power to the living room...at all... We had a friend over and this is what they did...

We may have a new ventilation system in the living room...but by golly we have light!!!!!

[RAKASA 0]

crazy... I hope Noor is ok. The ceiling part sucks, but it's fixable.

[S and S 12]

Ah, I'm sorry things aren't going so well. The ceiling is fixable but it still sucks knowing you will have to deal with a new problem on top of the leak. You know that saying "when it rains, it pours". I'm afraid you are in one of those situations now! I hope it all works out and things get better for you (F)

[maggieNomar 0]

Wasn't the house inspected?

Gald you are in your new home. Hope things settle down.

[Melly 2 0]

I'm sure you already know this, but as a reminder, please be careful about mold. It can be the cause of major health problems, and if the ceiling was wet enough for long enough, you could have a problem with it in the floorboards or what have you. Please be careful and get it checked out when you can.

*eta - congrats on the house and moving in.

Edited January 26, 2009 by Melly 2

[brnidokiegurl 0]

i would imagine the roof is still under the past owners responsibilities, as would be major electrical issues be sure to complain about all that. and welcome home

[Aymsgirl 0]

Congrats on the move Amal. It sucks Noor fell through the ceiling though!! Was the home inspected? I am no expert but it seems like if it was inspected that the inspection company should slap the inspector on the wrists for the leak. Sounds like it could have been leaking prior to the fall through! I wish you the best in your new home!!!! Take care and keep hubby out of the attic if you can!

[amal 4]

Ah, I'm sorry things aren't going so well. The ceiling is fixable but it still sucks knowing you will have to deal with a new problem on top of the leak. You know that saying "when it rains, it pours". I'm afraid you are in one of those situations now! I hope it all works out and things get better for you

between my son and the house...I can't tell which way is forward anymore. I still have a couple books to get out but just can't seem to find the time to get to the post office...ARGGGGGG

I'm still happy with the house. it's a quaint little place and by golly it's ours!!! (with or without the new ventillation in the living room lmao

Wasn't the house inspected?

Gald you are in your new home. Hope things settle down.

yeah it had an inspection but the house was sold as short sale and AS IS so there's nothing we can do but move forward with the insurance company and home warranty company. bleck. I don't wanna deal with any more problems that take money to fix!

[Muh and me 18]

I don't blame ya for the way you are feeling Amal. Its hard enough to have to find all this out about your baby, but to have to deal with house issues. My prayers are with ya sista! Call if u need to talk.

[Sandrila 1]

omg

remind you of the money pit???

i would have been scared to death if i feel through the ceiling

good luck amal...i cant believe the previous owners didnt have to have the roof inspected or at least tell you

how old the thing was??

[Ban Hammer 13,283]

welcome to home ownership

[prince+angel 3]

I'm so sorry to hear about the home. I hope your able to get repairs done soon and cost effectively. Beware of other hidden dangers, more may become present as your family settles into the home.

Again, were sorry about all you've been going through.

[HLM 1]

yikes!!! so sorry about that!! i hope u can get it fixed sweetie..

[childress_london 3]

I hope you are able to get it repaired soon.

[amal 4]

i can't take much more....tooooo many issues at once.....ugggggggggggggg