Plumber in High Park

Edwardian homes around the park

Houses in High Park, Roncesvalles and the streets off Bloor West were mostly built in the early 1900s. The plumbing issues we see most:

• Lead water services that haven’t been replaced yet
• Galvanized supply lines that starve upper floors of flow
• Cast iron stacks and under-floor drains near the end of their lives
• Clay sewer pipes running under deep front gardens

Roots and sewer pipes

Large maples, oaks and other mature trees line the streets around the park, and their roots are drawn to the moisture at old clay pipe joints. If your main drain backs up every year or two, a camera inspection will show how bad the roots are and whether lining or replacement is the better long-term fix.

Better water pressure

Weak water pressure is a common complaint in older High Park homes, especially with a shower running upstairs and a tap open downstairs. Replacing an old lead or galvanized service with a properly sized copper line, along with the galvanized piping inside, usually solves it.

Near the park and the Humber

Homes near the slopes down to the Humber River and Grenadier Pond can see more groundwater in wet seasons. When we inspect the basement, we’ll tell you whether a sump pump makes sense.

Renovating an Edwardian kitchen or bath?

A renovation is the cheapest time to replace what’s hidden. With walls and floors open, we can swap galvanized branches for copper or PEX, add quarter-turn shut-offs for every fixture, and check the cast iron stack where the new bathroom ties in. Tell us your renovation timeline early, and we’ll fit the plumbing rough-in around your contractor’s schedule.

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