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Every kind of plumbing job we take on in Toronto, sorted by trade. Pick one to read how we approach it, or just call.
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Burst pipe, flooding or no water at 2 a.m.? What to shut off, what to expect, and how a Toronto emergency visit unfolds.
Read moreSlow sinks, gurgling tubs and backed-up floor drains cleared with cable augers and jetting, plus advice on keeping Toronto drains moving.
Read moreGrease, coffee grounds and starch build up in kitchen lines. How we clear a blocked kitchen sink drain and stop it coming back.
Read moreHair, soap scum and old pop-up stoppers slow bathroom drains. How a plumber clears tub, shower and vanity drains without damage.
Read moreWater rising from the basement floor drain means the main line is blocked. What to do right now and how we open the main safely.
Read moreA camera inspection shows roots, sags, cracks and clay joints in your Toronto sewer lateral before you dig or buy.
Read moreBroken clay or cast-iron sewer laterals cause repeat backups. Options for spot repair, full replacement and the City side of the line.
Read moreMature street trees love old clay sewer joints. How roots are cut out of a lateral and what stops them returning.
Read moreA pressurised water stream strips grease, scale and root fibre off drain walls. Where jetting outperforms a cable, and where it should not be used.
Read moreA mainline backwater valve helps stop sewer water entering your basement in heavy storms. How installation works in Toronto.
Read moreA sump pump moves groundwater away from your foundation. Pit sizing, discharge routing and battery backup for Toronto basements.
Read moreA pump that runs nonstop, hums or will not start puts your basement at risk. Troubleshooting and repairing sump pumps.
Read morePractical ways to cut basement flood risk in Toronto: grading, downspouts, backwater valves, sump pumps and floor drains.
Read moreNo hot water, lukewarm showers or a leaking tank. Diagnosing gas and electric water heaters, including rentals common in Toronto.
Read moreReplacing an old gas tank water heater: sizing, venting, gas connections, permits and what to do with a rental tank.
Read moreTankless water heaters save space and run on demand. Gas line sizing, venting and whether one suits your Toronto home.
Read moreSediment shortens tank life and makes rumbling noises. How and when to flush a water heater, and when to leave it to a plumber.
Read moreHidden leaks behind walls and under floors waste water and rot framing. How plumbers find leaks without tearing out more than needed.
Read moreA burst pipe can release hundreds of litres an hour. Stop the water, then how a plumber repairs or reroutes the damaged section.
Read moreToronto cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and crawlspaces. Safe thawing, what not to do, and how to stop it next winter.
Read moreMany pre-1955 Toronto homes still have lead water service pipes. How to check yours and how replacement on the private side works.
Read moreLow pressure and old galvanized or lead lines often mean the main water service needs replacing. Methods, permits and what to expect.
Read moreGalvanized steel and old copper fail with age. When a full repipe makes sense, PEX versus copper, and how disruption is kept low.
Read moreWeak showers and slow-filling tubs usually trace to old pipes, valves or regulators. Finding the cause of low water pressure.
Read moreRunning, rocking or constantly clogging toilets. Fill valves, flappers, wax seals and flanges repaired properly.
Read moreSwapping in a new low-flow toilet: rough-in measurement, flange condition, supply lines and disposal of the old one.
Read moreDripping taps waste water and stain fixtures. Cartridge, washer and full faucet replacement for kitchens and bathrooms.
Read moreScalding surprises, drips or a stiff handle point to the shower valve. Pressure-balance valves, cartridges and access panels.
Read moreInstalling or replacing a garbage disposal, what not to put in one, and checking local rules before you install.
Read moreEach page explains the warning signs, the likely causes in Toronto homes, how the repair is done and when to call right away. If you are not sure which page fits, call (365) 389-6437 and describe what is happening.
Water spreading across the floor? Skip the reading: shut the main valve and call.