Plumbing notes for Victoria Village plumbing services
| Housing | 1950s bungalows near the valley |
|---|---|
| Supply pipe | Copper and galvanized |
| Drains and lateral | Clay laterals |
| Frequent calls | Basement water and sump work |
Houses and pipes in Victoria Village
Most of the single-family houses in Victoria Village were put up in the late 1940s and through the 1950s, when this was the eastern edge of the North York suburbs. They are compact brick bungalows with basements, many now extended or renovated. Apartment buildings from the 1960s and newer development around the Eglinton Crosstown line fill in the rest.
- Bungalows from the late 1940s and 1950s, some with original galvanized lines still in walls.
- Cast-iron stacks with lead-caulked joints.
- Clay laterals under the front lawn.
- Basement laundry tied into floor drains.
Common plumbing calls here
Low pressure from galvanized pipe, kitchen drain clogs and old water heaters lead the list. Lint from basement laundry drains clogs floor drains and the main line. Grease builds in kitchen lines; see our kitchen drain leaflet for what not to pour. Where cable clearing is not enough, hydro jetting scours the pipe wall.
Plumber's tip: If your laundry drains into a laundry tub, fit a lint trap or mesh bag over the hose. It is the cheapest way to keep lint out of the floor drain.
Drains, sewers and basements
With seventy-year-old clay sewer lines, roots and offset joints are common. Basements close to the ravines can see seepage during spring melt. A battery backup pump is worth considering if your pit runs often and the basement is finished.
Getting a plumber to Victoria Village
We reach Victoria Village along Eglinton, Victoria Park and Pharmacy, and head north toward York Mills and Parkwoods. Call the desk; we will give you a time window and a written order.
Your questions on this one
Is my bungalow's original pipe still safe?
Galvanized pipe of that age is often near the end of its life. We can check pressure and inspect a section.