Plumbing notes for Humber Summit plumbing services
| Housing | 1960s and 1970s backsplits |
|---|---|
| Supply pipe | Copper |
| Drains and lateral | Cast iron and clay |
| Frequent calls | Sump pumps and floor drains |
Houses and pipes in Humber Summit
Humber Summit was developed later than most of North York, mostly in the 1960s and 1970s. Its streets hold semi-detached houses, detached homes and back-splits, plus townhouse complexes and towers near Finch and Steeles. The Humber River ravine forms its western edge.
- Copper supply, with some early plastic in renovations.
- Cast-iron and ABS drains.
- Semi-detached houses sharing a party wall but usually with separate services.
- Garages with water lines that run through cold walls.
Common plumbing calls here
Burst and frozen lines in cold snaps, worn faucets, and slow drains are common. When a pipe splits, see our burst pipe page. Faucet wear from hard water is covered under faucet repair.
Exterior hose bibs are another frequent call. An older style tap left connected to a hose in winter will often split inside the wall, and the leak only shows the first time the tap runs in spring.
Plumber's tip: Disconnect garden hoses before the first frost and shut the indoor valve feeding each outdoor tap, if your house has one.
Drains, sewers and basements
Houses near the ravine can see groundwater rise in spring, and pumps that run often. Townhouse complexes share sewer lines, so blockages can affect several units. Condo owners should check our condo tips for who handles what.
Getting a plumber to Humber Summit
We reach Humber Summit from Finch, Steeles, Islington and Weston Road, and serve Pleasant View on the other side of North York too. Call the desk to book.
Your questions on this one
Why do my pipes freeze near the garage?
Lines in walls shared with an unheated garage lose heat fast. Insulation or rerouting usually solves it.