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
The underground pipe is the almost literal lifeblood of any building. It’s the secret connections that can bring in electricity, gas, and water while getting rid of sewage and other unwanted materials. It’s one of those mundane miracles, something we take for granted and don’t truly understand. Many people don’t understand that they may need … Read more
Meet Lorne Figley. He is a plumber and, as of this year, the world’s oldest plumber. At 92, his long career was given an official distinction by the Guinness Book of World Records, who sent him a certificate and put him in their record books. Lorne Figley has officially been running Broadway Plumbing in Saskatoon … Read more
The foundation of your home is arguably the most important part of your house. It is often the base from which you build your life. On this foundation, you have created a home, shared memories, or are about to when you look into purchasing a house. Drought is a factor that can impact your home’s … Read more
What is the difference between an industrial plumber and a residential plumber? How could plumbing be any different really, between an individual house and an office building? When you think about it, they both have pipes carrying water to and from certain places, so how different could it really be? There’s a surprisingly large difference … Read more
Waterproofing is an essential part of building your home and not something you want to mess around with. The first thing you need to understand is exactly what foundation waterproofing is, and how it’s going to impact the rest of your home life. When you dig into the ground to build the foundation for your … Read more
Toronto weather is unpredictable. Like death and taxes, the only thing you can be sure of is that the weather is going to happen. Regardless of whether it’s ice, snow or rain, a severe weather event is going to occur and it’s going to affect you as a homeowner. If your home is protected by … Read more
You may have no choice. Even though you believe your factory’s water heater is functioning correctly, a plumber may have told you otherwise. Or one of your employees suffered burns to his hands when the water coming out of the faucet was much hotter than he anticipated. In any case, when it comes to industrial … Read more
Commercial plumbing repairs are often very different from residential repairs. For example, the size of the operation is usually larger, particularly when you’re looking at office buildings, hotels, and manufacturing facilities. The size doesn’t make the plumbing any less likely to give trouble, however, it just ensures that there’s more involved in fixing it. In … Read more
With the weather cooling, you may be remembering last year’s cold showers and wondering how you can get the most out of your hot water heater this year. There are in fact several things you can do to improve the performance. Here are some of the suggestions your Toronto plumber might make as being the … Read more
The installation of backflow prevention devices is a great way to prevent basement flooding because the valves engage to stop rising water in the sewers from flowing back into your home. To completely flood-proof your Toronto home, however, you need to install backwater valve alarms to complement the use of the devices. Here’s why: How … Read more
There are several ways of repairing damaged foundations. All are equally effective and the method chosen by your contractor will depend on how bad the damage is to your home and the level of support the building needs. If all you need is basement waterproofing, by acting early you might be able to avoid the … Read more