I had Louis Ludovico over to give an estimate for moving the tubs to allow the bathrooms to be painted (subject of an earlier post).  The estimate was about $1200.

He also noticed three other things:

1) The downstairs toilet has hairline cracks in the bowl and should be replaced.  One with a smaller tank should be purchased which will save water, put less stress on the septic system, and because it would be smaller, potentially allow access to the riser to the upstairs bathroom.

2) The well is "contaminated" with insect and possibly animal matter because the well cover (outside the back door) is not sealed.  He believes it should be re-done and, if we want, the well chlorinated, which has a temporary effect.  Estimate for sealed cover: $300.

Well.

3) The filtration system attached to the water pump needs to be replaced.  It helps keep grit, rust and other matter out of the house.  He said it went bad a few years ago but didn't bring it up to Rena because she was dealing with a lot at that time.  Estimate: $235 plus filters.

Filtration System.

Lastly, Louis recommends that the water pump ALWAYS be turned off when no one will be around (which we always do).