Ira Hansen & Sons Plumbing & Heating in Sparks, Nevada, is a 24/7 operation. Some of those after-hours calls can be unusual, says owner Ira Hansen. One stands out in particular — a woman said she might have accidentally washed a gold chain down the bathroom drain. Her tears quickly revealed this wasn’t any old piece of jewelry. This one happened to be valued at about $10,000.
“As I recall, it was a family heirloom,” Hansen says. “I think she got it through her grandmother. So not only was there a financial value to it, but there was a family value
Quick Response to Late Night Call Saves Homeowner $10,000
Nevada contractor rescues prized heirloom from bathroom drain
Oct 24, 2017
| by Paul Nicolaus |
