Plumbing services are one of those necessities of life that the average Toronto homeowner prefers not to think about—until they need them. That’s not necessarily the best approach, however, because finding help and much-needed plumbing repairs when you’re in a tight spot can be difficult and expensive. And emergency Toronto plumbers know that major problems typically don’t happen … Read more
A recent article from CBC News highlights the need for students to enter the plumbing trade, and the Canadian government’s attempts to encourage them to do so. This will help reduce the shortage of tradespeople plaguing most of our major cities and could improve the speed with which you’re able to find a Toronto plumbing … Read more
One of the primary complaints of homeowners in Toronto is low water pressure. This usually means that at least one of the faucets in the home is delivering water in a slower trickle that you feel it should. Although it’s more of an inconvenience than a crisis, low pressure can be an indication of a … Read more
For most homeowners, the discovery of a problem that requires basement waterproofing to correct it raises fears of expensive external renovations. And this is usually the case when foundation walls are bowed inwards or the paint is cracking and chipping. The extent of the repairs required depends on the severity and type of problem, however. … Read more
Toronto homeowners commission a water service upgrade for any one of a number of reasons, which are usually important in their own right at the time. The benefits go far beyond fixing the immediate problem, however, because when an upgrade it done correctly it helps you to avoid experiencing other problems in the future. Upgrades … Read more
As we head into Spring, Toronto residents can look forward to the usual heavy rains and the floods they bring with them. Protecting your home from damage depends on having a good system in place to deal with excess rain or groundwater and backed up drains and municipal sewers. The installation of sump pumps is … Read more
One of the reasons homeowners buy real estate is to create an investment. Keeping moisture and damp at bay is a vital aspect of protecting the resale value of your home, as well as your possessions. Maintaining your investment can be a costly affair, however, particularly when it comes to issues such as foundation repair. … Read more
With the arrival of the spring thaw and the anticipated rainy season, basement waterproofing becomes a primary concern for Toronto homeowners once again. Even if you’ve never experienced the unpleasantness of flooding, many homes have perpetually wet basements as a result of: poor workmanship aging infrastructure the use of inferior materials So how do you … Read more
With the spring rains on the way, it’s a good time to start thinking about the backwater valve installation. Long before you get the heavy downpours that cause blocked drains and backed-up sewers, get your local plumbing services to come around and do a camera inspection, service your hot water heater and install the necessary … Read more
Toilet installation isn’t the easiest task in the world; unless you are pretty clued up at DIY stuff it’s probably better to get a qualified person to do it. If you want to attempt it yourself, however, these are the steps you need to follow, assuming you already have a bathroom with the necessary sewers, … Read more
Torontonians will never forget the winter of 2013/2014. An ice storm, an extended power outage, walls of snow and slush, three polar vortexes and more than 30 extreme cold alerts made it one of the coldest winters on record. Residential plumbing companies across the GTA had their hands full with frozen pipes and flooded homes, … Read more
A kitchen remodel is a popular Spring activity. Not only does it boost the resale value of your home, but if you can get it done in time before the arrival of Summer you can enjoy all the benefits of the new layout and appliances when it heats up. The water installation is one of … Read more