Plumbing notes for Pleasant View plumbing services
| Housing | 1960s bungalows and semis |
|---|---|
| Supply pipe | Copper |
| Drains and lateral | Cast iron and clay |
| Frequent calls | Roots and water heater swaps |
Houses and pipes in Pleasant View
Pleasant View was built out in the 1960s and early 1970s. Its streets hold a high share of semi-detached houses and back-splits, along with townhouses and some apartment buildings. The East Don Parkland runs along the western edge.
- Semi-detached homes with mirrored layouts.
- Copper supply, cast-iron or ABS drains.
- Laterals in clay or early plastic.
- Basement apartments added in some homes.
Common plumbing calls here
Frozen lines, aging water heaters, and kitchen renovations bring us here most often. Pipes running along exterior walls in back-splits are prone to freezing; see frozen pipe thawing. If your kitchen is being redone, our sink installation page covers what to plan before the counters arrive.
Semi-detached houses usually each have a separate water service and lateral, but in a few older pairs the two homes share a lateral before it reaches the street. A camera run will tell you which you have.
Plumber's tip: In a semi-detached house, the party wall can hide your neighbour's pipes as well as yours. Tell us if a leak might be coming from next door.
Drains, sewers and basements
Some basements here sit near the water table close to the parkland. Sump pumps and a clear discharge route matter. Downspouts and lot grading are often the cheapest improvements; our downspouts leaflet explains.
Getting a plumber to Pleasant View
We serve Pleasant View from Victoria Park, Finch and Sheppard, and continue to Don Valley Village nearby. Call the desk to book.
Your questions on this one
Do semi-detached houses share a sewer line?
Usually each half has its own, but some older pairs share. A camera inspection settles it.