On the surface, commercial plumbing and residential plumbing might look very similar. You see water supply lines and drains, and this may lead you to think that commercial drain service and residential drain service are interchangeable. While there might be some similarities between the two, there are also some very important differences. One of the … Read more
In Toronto, basement flooding is rather common. We have the heavy rains in the summer and fall, there is the snowmelt in the spring, and there are many areas where the water table is high enough to allow water to seep in through a home’s foundation when it rains. To protect against this flooding, a … Read more
The City of Toronto provides its citizens with some of the best water services in the world. The local government takes various steps to ensure that safe, clean water is distributed throughout the city, and they collect and treat the wastewater from our homes. While clean drinking water and the responsible treatment of wastewater are … Read more
Toronto is a great place to live, and as a locally owned plumbing contractor that operates in the area, we also think that it is one of the best places to work. Within the Greater Toronto Area, you have a variety of different neighbourhoods, and many have their own distinct feel. In this article, we … Read more
Heavy rainfall is nothing new for a Toronto summer, but it does seem that we are seeing more of these major weather events in recent years. We all remember the record-breaking rainfall and flooding that occurred in 2013. While heavy rain and some occasional flooding are not unheard of in the area, the floods that … Read more
Buying a new home is exciting, but you do not want to get carried away. You need to stay objective and make sure to perform all of the necessary inspections. Just because a house looks good on the surface, that does not mean that there might not be some serious problems. If you fail to … Read more
When we talk about home improvements, we tend to focus on the big projects like bathroom remodelling or laying down new floors. While the big projects are good, and they can do a lot for a homeowner, there is also something to be said for many of the low-cost home improvements. As a homeowner, you … Read more
Until you actually go to buy one, you might not spend a lot time thinking about your kitchen sink, but it is the most used fixture in the home. It’s often used in the preparation of meals, and it is there for when you clean up. In trying to find the right kitchen sink for … Read more
There is no good time for a flooded basement. When you first see the water, it might feel a little overwhelming. The problem can be such a shock that some homeowners don’t even know where to start. If you have a basement, it does not matter whether you have experienced flooding in the past or … Read more
In the City of Toronto, home flooding is far from an unknown issue, over the past few years more and more homes are being damaged due to this problem. Many homeowners are uncertain as to why their home has flooding; someplace the blame on the lack of proper municipal infrastructure, while others understand that sometimes … Read more
There are a myriad of problems that toilets face across the City of Toronto, and we’ve decided to put together here for you a list of the most common Toronto toilet troubles and what, if anything, you can do about them. Water Running Inside Of the Toilet Tank One common problem that older toilets face … Read more
In 2013, an ice storm hit the Greater Toronto Area that was unlike anything seen in the previous years. Power in some parts of the city was out for over a week, leaving people stranded and desperate for warmth, clean clothes, and a simple hot shower. Homes were flooded with water because of the storm … Read more