Buying a new home is an exciting life milestone. But imagine moving in only to find that kitchen faucets aren’t working, pipes are clogged, or the basement is prone to flooding. Excitement can quickly turn into worry over surprise repair costs. This is why it’s important to get to know a house thoroughly, even commonly overlooked aspects, such as pipes, plumbing fixtures, and sewage. Read More
There are multiple ways to prevent flooding in your basement. Some of the things you can do include maintaining clean downspouts, repairing foundation cracks, and installing window well covers. If water gets into your basement, despite taking all the above precautions, your last line of defence would be the sump pump. This is why sump pump maintenance is crucial. Read More
With pleasant weather and pretty flowers, the arrival of spring brings joy to many. However, it can also spell trouble from a plumbing perspective.
Having been in the plumbing business for many years, PlumbWize has seen every unique plumbing issue for each season. Read More
Before we discuss plumbing updates needed for spring, we need to backtrack to the previous season; winter is arguably the most challenging time for a home’s plumbing system. Read More
For a plumbing system to work effectively, clean water must be supplied to your property and wastewater must be carried away efficiently. As you can imagine, having tree roots in your home’s drain pipes is a serious problem. Though to many new homeowners, this may seem like an unlikely scenario, it’s a case that we, at PlumbWize, are faced with every now and then. Read More