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Home Inspections Elkhorn, Nebraska: Stolen Copper Piping In Foreclosure

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Home Inspector with Foundation-2-Rooftop, Inc.

This was a beautiful 3,000+ s.f. home located in Elkhorn, Nebraska.  Inspecting the plumbing didn't take long being all of the accessible copper supply lines had been stolen.  At least when the thiefs ripped the piping out, they didn't damage the ends and left plenty of line leading over the finished basement ceiling.  It will make for a rather easy repair.

Copper lines stolen at water heater

Copper line cut off just above the meter

Thank God they left these stubs behind

Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Unbelievable Greg! Is copper worth that much? I guess that makes a stronger argument for using PEX for plumbing! It works the same, there's less banging when the water is turned on & off and it's not copper! But I guess if people want to steal something they will.

Mar 20, 2011 04:43 AM