Everybody wants to enjoy the summer season in different ways, either spending some quality time with family or going on vacation. It is time to rest and take a break from your daily work, which can be a pleasure for everyone. People are so busy enjoying the season that they forget about the ongoing home … Read more
Any home will face some kind of water-related emergency at some point. Whether it’s leaking below the sink, block in the drain, tap not working, or a backed-up toilet- you need to know whom to call. Most people think drain contractor and plumbing contractors are the same. So, lots of times, people call a plumber … 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
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
Building traps are common in many buildings in Scarborough. The older buildings especially may still have these devices, which can actually lead to the very problem they were designed to prevent: sewage backflow. If you are a Scarborough resident with building traps, you will need to have them replaced with more effective devices. But what … Read more
One of the absolute worst things that can happen to your home or business is a sewage flood. These occur when sewage comes back up through your pipes and floods your basement, bathrooms, and other rooms. It’s extremely dangerous and disgusting, which is why devices have been created to stop this from happening. Many homes … Read more
Toronto has thousands of plumbers and thousands more claiming to be plumbers, which means finding the right plumber can be very difficult. Harder still is finding a plumber that you can trust. Many people in the area, have used the following tips to find plumbers Toronto residents trust. They each can help you discover a … Read more
Remember that time you went downstairs to the basement, found puddled water and didn’t worry about the cost? We don’t either! As a homeowner, you worry often about this or that breaking down in your house, resulting in expensive repair costs. Flooding and plumbing bills are no different. They are expensive and the money you’ll … Read more
After last winter’s huge insurance claims due mainly to the ice storm that hit over the holidays, Toronto homeowners are getting slammed by their insurance companies in a big way. From updated roofing to costly drain cleaning in Toronto, here are some of the issues insurance customers are dealing with. If you fail to implement … Read more
With spring rains just a few weeks ahead, this is a good time to check on your Scarborough backwater valve to make sure it’s ready (and able) to work hard. In the event of the sudden heavy downpour, we are almost certain to get at some point, your risk for a sewer backup increases exponentially … Read more
We’re mid-way through Fall, and although it’s been a great Indian summer so far it’s high time a Toronto homeowner starts thinking about winterizing. With around two months left to Christmas, there’s little time to lose—especially if you’re planning to have visitors during the holidays. The one thing you don’t want is a plumbing problem … Read more
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