Plumbing notes for St. Andrew-Windfields plumbing services
| Housing | Large 1950s to 2000s estate homes |
|---|---|
| Supply pipe | Copper and PEX |
| Drains and lateral | Long clay and PVC laterals |
| Frequent calls | Big heaters, softeners and sumps |
Houses and pipes in St. Andrew-Windfields
This area runs from the large estate lots near the Bridle Path to the streets around Bayview and York Mills with substantial postwar houses. Many original homes have been rebuilt as very large houses, with complex mechanical rooms, several water heaters and long pipe runs.
- Large homes with multiple zones and recirculation lines.
- Older houses with original copper and cast iron.
- Long water services running across big lots.
- Pools, irrigation systems and outdoor kitchens.
Common plumbing calls here
Main shut-off replacements, water heater systems, and leak tracing in big houses dominate. A valve that will not close in a three-storey house with water everywhere is a serious problem; see main shut-off replacement. For new lower-level bathrooms we plan a rough-in early in the design.
Irrigation and pool fill lines also need proper backflow protection, so garden chemicals cannot be drawn back into the drinking water. Those devices are tested on a schedule set by the City, and the paperwork belongs with the house.
Plumber's tip: In a large house, label every shut-off valve with what it controls. In an emergency nobody wants to guess which of twelve valves is the right one.
Drains, sewers and basements
Long sewer laterals, mature trees and ravine slopes all affect drainage. Deep basements need backwater valves and pumps maintained. The City of Toronto has offered subsidies for some flood protection work; our subsidy leaflet explains how it has worked.
Getting a plumber to St. Andrew-Windfields
We reach St. Andrew-Windfields from Bayview, York Mills and Leslie, and serve Banbury-Don Mills nearby. Call the desk to book.
Your questions on this one
Do you service large mechanical rooms?
Yes: water heaters, softeners, filtration, pumps and the piping that ties them together.