I am a single mother of two and have a bad sewage leak under my house in need of repair. There is a lot of water under my house that is on the ground. It has caused my floors to rot out that are now caving in in two bedrooms and the kitchen.
It also has allowed mosquitos to breed under my house. They come inside and are biting my family. I am in desperate need of some help for my home and my family. Is there anyone that can help me?
By Michelle W. from Port Allen, LA
It seems you may be asking for financial "help" from Thrifty community members so undoubtedly you do not realize that most of us are just trying to make ends meet and save a little for repairs when the time comes.
The first question - do you own the house?
If so you can go to all the usual places (mentioned before) and apply for assistance but most likely - if the house is in this much disrepair - you will be informed to find another place to live as you are placing yourself and your children in danger by living under these conditions.
I do not believe you will find anyone that will do this much repair so maybe you should just be asking for housing assistance.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
My bathroom shower control for the hot and cold water needs to be replaced. I am disabled and on a very limited income. Is there any assistance out there I can get?
This type of repair will usually get better results if you try local places, especially places near your residence.
I am in need of monetary assistance to repair my plumbing. I need all new pipes.
The US Government has a site that helps out in these issues. They either have grants or low-interest loans that can be paid back. I would check out this site to see if you can qualify for a grant to help you repair your home. www.usa.gov/
Here is another site that also offers low-interest loans or grants to repair your home. www.rd.usda.gov/
Daily Caring is also another great site for seniors that will help them find assistance for home repairs. Here is their site you can look at and find the help you need. dailycaring.com/
My kitchen sink pipes have burst and I'm on benefits. I can't afford a plumber. I have got no water and no heating. I have 3 children in the house.
Like the others have said HUD would be the place to start. However, you can try a few local charities in your area and see if you can get some help through them.
My mother's toilet and shower don't work. She is 81 and living on a low income. She lives in Ft.
Worth Texas. My friends want 5k to fix it. Some friends, huh? How can we get this fixed affordably?Try this site for repairs:
SENIORS-National Council On Aging (NCOA)
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site:
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
This site is a confidential and free and easy resource service to help people 55 years and older locate and apply for benefits. There are numerous financial assistance programs, both public and private, that can help struggling Seniors trying to make ends meet. The site has information on more than 2000 programs. Many are available to anyone in need who qualify, while others are available only to older adults and can help them retain their independence.
Benefit Types:
Food Assistance, Health Care, Prescription Drugs, Utility Assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), low income housing, tax relief, respite care, free legal assistance and many other benefit programs are available.
To use the site, you enter basic information about the person in need-date of birth, zip code, and check boxes for what the person needs assistance with. The site generates a report instantly, listing links to the programs and services that the person may qualify for.
Some assistance programs can be applied for online while other have downloadable form to be printed and mailed, faxed or emailed in, and some require you to contact the program directly.
Benefits Enrollment Center
It is also possible to get help in person at a Benefits Enrollment Center. There are currently 36 centers in 24 states and 12 more will be added in 2016. Visit the online site for locations:
Our house has a main sewer line from the house to the rode that is broken. I can't afford the repairs. Is there financial help available in my area, zip code 44432?
I am a 66 year old female with a low fixed income. Currently the hot water faucet in my bathtub is leaking badly. In the past 48 hours the leak has put from one to three inches of warm water into the tub that I have plugged closed. Yesterday, October 12, 2014, I endeavered to do what repairs I could do myself. I purchased a package of replacement gaskets and some tools that I could use for the repair. I was successful in removing the handle, collar, and the 'hex shaped nut' holding the stem in place. Each of the mentioned item were badly covered in chemical crystal from water.
By E. Brown
Check with your County Offices - the local Housing Finance Association (HFA) or HUD (Office of Housing and Urban Development) often have low income emergency home repair programs that can help you. You can also check with local churches, senior centers and see if they can connect you with local resources that can help.
I am a 64 year old senior on disability who needs help. I have a water leak in kitchen that has caused mold under my sink. This has caused the floor to rot.
I am on a fixed income. Are there any government programs available for me? This mold is making me sick!This site for seniors may help you:
SENIORS-National Council On Aging (NCOA)
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site:
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
This site is a confidential and free and easy resource service to help people 55 years and older locate and apply for benefits. There are numerous financial assistance programs, both public and private, that can help struggling Seniors trying to make ends meet. The site has information on more than 2000 programs. Many are available to anyone in need who qualify, while others are available only to older adults and can help them retain their independence.
Benefit Types:
Food Assistance, Health Care, Prescription Drugs, Utility Assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), low income housing, tax relief, respite care, free legal assistance and many other benefit programs are available.
To use the site, you enter basic information about the person in need-date of birth, zip code, and check boxes for what the person needs assistance with. The site generates a report instantly, listing links to the programs and services that the person may qualify for.
Some assistance programs can be applied for online while other have downloadable form to be printed and mailed, faxed or emailed in, and some require you to contact the program directly.
Benefits Enrollment Center
It is also possible to get help in person at a Benefits Enrollment Center. There are currently 36 centers in 24 states and 12 more will be added in 2016. Visit the online site for locations:
www.NCOA.org/centerforbenefits/becs
Where can I go to get a free new roof on my home. My insurance company has denied me twice my roof caved in I have used.all of my finances on repairs the mold is making me sick. Please help.
I am disabled for many years I do own my home but my Windows are leaking the wood I can put my finger through ,also my heater don't work right ,my floor in hall is week where the plywood is no good
How can a disabled low income senior get help putting in a new sewer line? I live in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Try these sites:
You can try this agency for possible help-scroll down to your state for the correct agency.
www.eldercaredirectory.org/
www.disability.gov/
I am a senior who has a water leak that has leaked water onto the sidewalk. The leak is in my yard the city says. I am on fixed income. Where can I find help?
You can try this agency for possible help-scroll down to your state for the correct agency.
www.eldercaredirectory.org/
I've been told that I have a hot water slab leak. I'm disabled and live on a fix income. The plumners tell me it's going to cost anywhere from $1000 to $7000 to fix and replace the pipes. I can't afford this cost. Do I have other opions?
By Joe
First, what is leaking? If you live in a large city their probably is an organization that your local social service would know of that does repairs for seniors or people of limited means. Or call a local church known for community work. They probably can think of something. Call Salvation Army or similar.
I'm having trouble with my plumbing and winterizing my home. I'm out of water as of now. I'm a one income household. Trying to live on $8.35 a hour. I'm attempting to pay heat, mortgage, electric, and all other bills. Could really use some help.
By Lisa
I bought a house that needed renovation just to bring it up to safe standards. Our winters get to -30 and the walls were cold. Lucky us the wall finish was wall board which we could pop off and reuse. The old disintegrating insulation was replaced then the wall covered with vapor barrier. We could immediately feel a difference as we worked around the house. That reduced heating costs. You can learn how to solder, call your friends until you find someone willing to teach you. Hubby told me if you think it's hot enough, get it hotter. He was right.
My septic tank is not working properly. Water is coming up out the ground. I've had it dug up and sucked out 6 months ago, and the company told me it would be at least 10,000 dollars to repair it. I do not have that kind of money; not even a quarter of that amount. I have bad credit, so no one will finance the work for me now. I don't know what to do. I need help very bad.
By Rodney W from Snell Ville, GA
Rodney, I'm not an expert, but I know a good bit about things such as this. Most likely, all you need is more field line(6"perforated flexible plastic pipe) added to your existing field line. Ask around and find someone who does this type of work, doesn't mind working and getting dirty,and will get the job done. This company is out to rob you; this is a half day job. This shouldn't cost but $1000-$1200. Don't let someone take advantage of you and rip you off!
My wife and I are both on disability. We can't use the plumbing; nothing drains. The sewer line is broken.
We have no money for repairs and don't know what to do. I did serve 15 years in the army.My husband is on a fixed income and owns his home through Habitat for Humanity. We have an emergency with our bathroom, the toilet is backed up into our tub and when we try to plunge either one it backs up into the other. We had the septic drained today in hopes that it was the problem. It was full and was cleaned out, but the back up is still there and has been since Sunday.
We can't afford to pay for a plumber to come out and do anything. We have tried about everything we could think of and search up online and nothing is working. We don't know what to do and need help really badly, but with being on SSI and only so much a month for normal bills we really can't afford a plumber. Is there anything we can do? We are in bad need of a miracle right now.
I am a widow without a lot income; I am receiving Social Security Survivor benefits. I need to get some help to fix my pipes connected to my plumbing.
They are cracked. They are galvanized pipes.There are several government agencies that may be able to help you but, be aware, these agencies take time to process and approve any application. Habitat for Humanity may be able to help and may also be faster in getting it approved.
You may be able to get help through your local church or maybe one of your local companies (you may have to call around and see what is available).
Here are a couple of links to get you started.
www.programsforelderly.com/
I would go to HUD.org and look at resources for your state. Habitat for Humanity and local churches can help, too.
I am a senior and disabled. I live in a trailer and all my pipes have frozen up. I need all new pipes and someone to put them in. I have called different places, but have found no one to help.
I have no money. Do you know someone to help? I have been looking for another place to live, but no luck with it.In my town it is hard to find help for folks in trailers, but don't let that stop you from asking!
I am so sorry to hear of your troubles. I have a few suggestions...which are:
1. Do you belong to a religious organization (church, synagogue, mosque etc.)? Some have discretionary funds that are used to help parishioners in need. It is all very private and no one needs to know.
2. Since you have a computer and are posting here, have you considered setting up a Go Fund Me or like crowd sourcing pages?
They are fairly easy to do, you tell your story and ask for help. I know from first hand experience they work if you work to get the message out there.
3. Do you have a community college in your town that offers plumbing classes? If so, call there and see if they offer a program where the students to the work if you pay the materials. Just be sure to understand exactly how it works and if you have any recourse if they do a bad job...they are students and it probably won't be perfect...although ideally it could be.
4. If you have a health condition...like if you have MS, or asthma, or a heart condition...contact the national organization for your situation and see if they can offer help.
Since you say you are a senior, For seniors, I know there is an Area Agency on Aging in my state that helps people... I have no personal experience with this, but read not long ago about how this worked for someone.
Good luck with your search! I will send up positive thoughts that you find a good solution!
Is there any plumbing help for me? My water froze, and now I believe the pipes have busted. I make a very low salary and don't have anyone to help me.
Contact Habitat for Humanity
GO TO THIS LINK THERE IS ASSISTANCE FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOME OWNER www.rd.usda.gov/
HERE IS ANOTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAM THAT WILL HELP WITH REPAIRS www.usa.gov/
aLSO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES THEY MAY BE ABLE TO HELP.
I am a senior citizen living on Social Security only. I believe a pipe under my house has broken and the kitchen sink won't drain. A power snake would not open up the drain and came in contact with regular dirt. My house is built on a cement slab and the cement will have to be busted to do repairs, costing thousands of dollars. Where can I get help?
By Shirley
Try Habitat for Humanity
The PVC pipe bringing hot water into the house is leaking. Can I get help replacing it?
I purchased a house last July. The house right next door is recently vacant. When the water department turned off their water it turned off ours. We had the water turned back on, but now we have to pay to have a separate water line put in on our property. Is there any type of financial assistance to help with this it's $2,000?
Please help.
