A qualified and experienced Toronto drain contractor can help you with a number of issues that can affect how smoothly things run in your home. Sure, you can just get any old handyman to do some of these, but there are definitely benefits to be had by using a licensed and insured professional to do … Read more
Drain snaking is an art. No, really! It’s not something you should attempt yourself unless you have some building, plumbing or “handyman” experience. The reason is that you can actually cause more damage than repairs if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here’s how it works, and why you shouldn’t try doing it yourself. How … Read more
Hiring a drain contractor can be a bit like Forest Gump’s “box o’ chocolates” – you never know what you’re going to get. It doesn’t have to be that way, however, as long as you do your homework before appointing someone to perform the work you need to be done. Here are our top 10 … Read more
These days, there are multiple different options for drain repairs. You no longer need to live with foul odors, slow drains, and unpleasant backups. Neither is it a given that your plumber will have to necessarily dig up your garden or basement to fix a tiny water leak. Whether your drain problems include leakages, clogs, … Read more
Now that Spring is almost here, municipal crews are very busy filling potholes and doing drain repair in Toronto. Around almost every corner you find big rig equipment and guys in traffic vests standing around. Be patient – while it causes a real nuisance traffic-wise, it’s essential to keep municipal drains in good condition to … Read more
With the aging infrastructure we still have in Toronto, it’s a constant struggle to stay ahead of the elements and keep sewers and drains in good repair. Drain lining is still a fairly new technology, but we’re seeing more and more instances where it has proved the best way to resolve an urgent problem. Whether … Read more
Every homeowner experiences a clogged drain at some point, and it’s usually at the least convenient time. Whether it’s your kitchen sink, bathroom basin or the guest shower, you’ll need to address it as soon as possible. The first step is to determine whether you need a professional to come in and do plumbing repairs … Read more
Toronto is famous for the freezing rain we get when it warms up during winter. It feels better than snow and ice, but it’s not necessarily all that good for your home. We get it when super-cooled droplets of water come into contact with temperatures below zero. If it freezes in mid-air it becomes sleet, … Read more
We’re so concerned these days with germs and bacteria above ground that we use disinfectant hand cleaners, soaps, household cleaning products, and even dishwashing liquids. We clean our bathrooms, kitchens, toilets, and sinks with substances formulated to get rid of all possible health hazards, and don’t even use chemical weed killers on the dandelions that … Read more
If you’re like most homeowners, you hate the thought of having your Toronto drains cleaned. Not only does it mean spending money, but there’s the inconvenience of having to arrange for a plumber to visit, co-ordinate your schedule and generally deal with the hassle. So the less often you need to do it, the better. … Read more
Winter has finally gone and the Spring rains have arrived. The last snow has melted, and at last, you can see the condition of everything that has been hidden for the past few months. This is a good time to consider getting a drain camera inspection, particularly of your outdoor drains, so you know exactly … Read more
A rose by any other name.. whether you call it a French drain, a weeping tile or any one of the several other names for it, this is one of the most versatile designs invented for drains. Made popular in 1859 in Concord, Massachusetts and named after Henry Flagg French, the basic French drain is … Read more