How to Setup New Water Service in a Toronto Home?

toronto homes are visible, viewed from across the street in the beaches area

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

Plumbing Features To Inspect Before Buying a New Home

new home during plumbing inspection

Buying a new home is exciting, but you do not want to get carried away. You need to stay objective and make sure to perform all of the necessary inspections. Just because a house looks good on the surface, that does not mean that there might not be some serious problems. If you fail to … Read more

5 Unexpected Benefits of Upgrading Your Water Service

Toronto homeowners commission a water service upgrade for any one of a number of reasons, which are usually important in their own right at the time. The benefits go far beyond fixing the immediate problem, however, because when an upgrade it done correctly it helps you to avoid experiencing other problems in the future. Upgrades … Read more

5 Factors Affecting a Toronto Water Installation Budget

water pouring from tap due to new water service

When you upgrade a Toronto water installation, most homeowners find that it ends up costing more than they expect. This is usually due to the need to do additional work at the time. Whether your water installation upgrade is related to a new water meter, extensions or renovations to the home or simply in response … Read more

Warning: Toronto’s Water Meter Upgrade Could Cost You a Water Service Upgrade

Toronto water meter upgrade could require a water service upgrade

When the City of Toronto kicked off its water meter upgrade program in May 2010, the plan was to install around 465,000 new meters over the next six-year period. The meters were mandatory, free and would mean residents no longer had to let city staff into their homes to read them. The upgrade was planned … Read more