The City of Toronto provides its citizens with some of the best water services in the world. The local government takes various steps to ensure that safe, clean water is distributed throughout the city, and they collect and treat the wastewater from our homes. While clean drinking water and the responsible treatment of wastewater are … Read more
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 City of Toronto has changed its regulations for manholes. Within the next year, many businesses and commercial buildings will be delivered letters signaling they need to be compliant with these new regulations. So does your commercial property in Toronto need a manhole? Here are some questions to ask to find out. What Kind of … 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
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
When you’re renting a condo, knowing who’s responsible for specific repairs and tasks (landlord or tenant) can be confusing and downright frustrating. Most people in today’s society aren’t aware of the rights of tenants and landlords, nor are they familiar with areas of the law dealing with property maintenance. One of the biggest “gray areas” … 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
It’s summertime in Toronto, and the humidity is going up fast. As you try to keep yourself and your family cool, the toilets in your house are feeling the heat as well. They’re sweating. That “sweating” is actually condensation forming on the outside of the toilet’s tank. That water collecting on the tank has to … Read more
No, it isn’t Halloween yet, and neither have we lost our collective minds. We’re thinking of what happened to some Toronto homeowners in December 2013 when a doozy of an ice storm struck the city. Residents in some areas ended up without power for up to 9 days. Others experienced flooding as soon as the … Read more
Having a sump pump installation is almost essential for Toronto homes, but it remains one of the “most forgotten” systems in the house. It’s common to hear of homeowners forgetting to check or test it, and the result is that when you need it the pump doesn’t work. Make sure your home is safe against … Read more
Spring is finally here (well, almost) and with it comes the expectation of those famous April showers. Long before you can enjoy the May flowers, though, you’re likely to be dealing with flooded gardens and drenched downspouts. These 5 essential spring plumbing measures will help ensure you’re ready when the rains arrive, so schedule them … Read more
This could be a cold winter for Torontonians. All the predictions are that we might have a difficult time, although it’s going to take a lot to beat last year’s ice storm and power outage. Either way, your home could benefit from some winter plumbing tips, which can save you a ton of money in … Read more