You may see your water bill staying in the same price range for months on end, even though your water usage may vary from month to month. Even when you water your lawn and garden, your quarterly bill may not go up by very much. If you have an undetected leak, however, your bill is … Read more
Water leaks that are caused by cracked and damage drainage systems can be very costly to fix, especially if you wait until you become aware of the problem. By the time the water begins to pool on the surface of your paved driveway, for example, the crack in your pipe has become a canyon. At … Read more
Electronic methods of leak detection are popular in Toronto, mainly because they are non-invasive and cause far less damage than the traditional form using a jackhammer to dig up half your property. When you find yourself dealing with pooling water, damp basement walls and other signs that you have water leaks, get your plumbing contractor … Read more
If you’re environmentally conscious like most Torontonians, you’ll want to make sure your home is as green as possible. Here are our tips for ensuring that you reduce your footprint wherever possible by choosing smart residential plumbing solutions. If you aren’t sure what’s possible and what’s not, consult with your local Toronto plumber to find … Read more
Water leak detection is essential to enable plumbers to repair leaks as soon as they are suspected. There are a number of different ways to detect water leaks, which have evolved over the centuries. Some of these methods are used for residential plumbing repairs, while others are used mainly in large-scale applications such as commercial … Read more
Every homeowner has to deal with leak detection at some point. Whether it’s because you have old, leaky pipes, broken drains or damp closets, it’s essential that you find and repair the water leaks before they cause lasting damage. Now there’s a hot (literally!) new way to detect leaks using thermal or infrared imaging, which … Read more
Have you noticed a musty smell in the cabinet beneath your kitchen sink? Is there warping or discoloration of the floor or shelving, or signs of moisture or mildew anywhere? As problematic as the kitchen drain can be, this isn’t usually caused by a water leak. But don’t take our word for it – test … Read more
Ontarians lose billions of dollars’ worth of water because of water leaks every year, according to a 2009 report by the University of Toronto. Although the study focused mainly on municipal water pipes, it’s not much better in homes across the province. Residential water requirements equal 51% of Toronto’s total annual water usage of 393,251 … Read more