Clairlea checklist
- 1Supply linesgalvanized and possibly lead service
- 2Drainscast iron and clay
- 3Ravine lotsgroundwater and sump pumps
- 4Outdoor tapsfreezing
- 5Fixturesoriginal or updated
01Next to the ravine
Warden Woods and the Taylor-Massey Creek corridor cut through the area. Homes on the edge can see groundwater in spring, and older basements may have weeping tile tied into the sewer. Cutting it loose and fitting a sump pump keeps the basement drier and eases the load on the city system.
This work may qualify for the city flood protection subsidy; check the current terms.
| Typical housing | Postwar bungalows and dormered storey-and-a-halfs |
|---|---|
| Plumbing to expect | Galvanized, cast iron, clay |
| Nearby | Warden Woods, Victoria Park Avenue, Pharmacy Avenue |
02Supply
Some older homes in Clairlea may still have a lead service line. Galvanized supply inside the house is also common.
03Winter
Storey-and-a-half houses can have pipes in knee walls under the sloped roof, which freeze in cold snaps.
04Typical repairs
Repiping galvanized, replacing main valves and clearing laterals are the most common bigger jobs in Clairlea. Smaller visits are for fixtures and floor drains. Older houses here often have their laundry tub beside the floor drain, and lint clogs are frequent.
05Getting there
Victoria Park, Pharmacy and St. Clair East put Clairlea within easy reach for our trucks.