Townhouse check
- 1Unit valvefind and test it
- 2Shared servicesunderstand what is common
- 3Mechanical roomheater, valves and drains
- 4Leaks between unitstrace carefully
- 5Managementcoordinate when needed
01Older rows
Townhouse complexes from the seventies often give each unit its own basement and plumbing, with shared water and sewer mains. Problems inside the unit are the owner's; problems in the shared mains belong to the corporation.
We confirm before starting.
| Common in | Malvern, Morningside, Woburn and newer infill |
|---|---|
| Older rows | Own basements and laterals in some complexes |
| Stacked units | Compact mechanical spaces |
02Stacked townhouses
Newer stacked townhouses have units above and below, with compact mechanical closets. Access is tight, and leaks affect neighbours.
03Common work
Water heaters, toilets, faucets and drains.
04Water heaters in tight spaces
Stacked units often have a compact tank or tankless heater in a closet with little room around it. Replacements need careful planning for venting and access. Measure the closet door before choosing a new unit.
05Leaks between floors
When the unit above leaks, water arrives in the unit below through light fixtures and ceiling joints. Shut the water to the upper unit first, then trace the leak. Both owners and the management should be told.
06Seventies rows
In older row complexes, each unit may still have its own cast-iron stack and copper supply. These have the same aging problems as detached homes of the period.