It’s been a tough winter, with the ice-storm, the power outage, and weeks of ridiculously cold temperatures that wouldn’t go away. We never know what the weather is going to throw at us next, and it could be heavy rains at any time. There are several reasons why it’s a good time to install a … Read more
We’ve spoken several times about installing the necessary equipment to protect your home from rising floodwaters, particularly in Toronto’s rainy seasons. But no amount of expenditure on quality installations will help you unless the equipment is in good working order, which makes processes such as backwater valve maintenance vital for your peace of mind. Here … 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
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
Most homes built in Toronto in the past decade or so routinely get a backwater valve installation at the time of building. Older homes, however, may need to be retrofitted—a fact about which Toronto Water is drumming up awareness on a daily basis. In recent years the City has offered a subsidy program to encourage … Read more
With the basement flooding problems that exist in Toronto, homeowners need to use a range of options to try and reduce their risk. Backwater valve installation is just one of the ways in which you can do so. Backwater valves stop wastewater from flowing back into your home from the sewer and stormwater drains. In … Read more