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
There is no good time for a flooded basement. When you first see the water, it might feel a little overwhelming. The problem can be such a shock that some homeowners don’t even know where to start. If you have a basement, it does not matter whether you have experienced flooding in the past or … Read more
The most common, and most expensive, way to discover that your basement leaks are to wait for a storm and see if it floods. Many Scarborough homeowners do this without even realizing it, also not knowing that they can often take care of many potential leakages long before the rain starts to fall and water … Read more
One of the scariest things that can happen to a homeowner is heading down the stairs and discovering a wet basement. Toronto residents are, unfortunately, encountering this problem more and more frequently. Between the ice storms, heavy rains, high winds, and rapid snow melting, homes in Toronto have been working overtime trying to stay dry. … Read more
There are few things as important to home ownership than basement waterproofing. In Scarborough, this is especially true because of the heavy rains and temperature changes that occur in the area. If you own a home in Scarborough, then you need to seek professional basement waterproofing advice from licensed Scarborough plumbers. Without it, you could … Read more
Normally a Canadian spring means flooding, and although this year we haven’t had a lot of snow, other factors can play a role in causing rising water. How do you deal with basement waterproofing in Toronto, both before it happens and after it does? What are the best and most affordable methods to waterproof your … Read more
Toronto is a wonderful place for lots of great things. With the old buildings, it has a beauty that is strictly unique to Toronto. The problem, however, is that the infrastructure is old, the homes are old and as a result, water damage is a battle that Toronto homeowners are warring against all year round. … Read more
Flooding! We’ve all experienced this infuriating spring and summer event. It’s especially common in places like Toronto. Old houses and old buildings often mean springtime flooding, along with post-rainstorm flooding. It can sometimes make you wonder if you need to start gathering two of every type of animal and building an Ark! In some homes, … Read more
Every year, Toronto homeowners are plagued by wet basement problems. It’s a fact of property ownership in the GTA that sooner or later, you’re going to have to waterproof your basement and foundations or you risk being flooded. At best, you’ll have damp and mildew hanging around that can damage your personal possessions, create nasty … Read more
Every winter, Toronto homeowners incur thousands of dollars in damages from basement flooding. Instead of waiting until it happens and then looking for a cheap plumber in Toronto to clean up the mess, take steps now to prevent it from happening. It won’t just save you the drama of a flood and the heartache of … 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
A finished basement can make a huge difference to the resale value of your home, as well as providing you with an extension of your living space. If you’re going to do any home renovations in Toronto, you have around 14 weeks before the weather starts to cool down and winter is almost here. Some … Read more