Kennedy Park list
- 1Stackscast iron
- 2Supplygalvanized
- 3Basement suitesdrains, venting and ejector pumps
- 4Backupsfloor drains in storms
- 5Water heaterssize and age
01Basement suites
With transit so close, many Kennedy Park homes now have a basement unit. Adding a bathroom and kitchen downstairs puts more load on old drains. We check slope, venting and whether an ejector pump is required.
Permits are needed for new plumbing.
| Typical housing | Postwar bungalows and dormered storey-and-a-halfs |
|---|---|
| Common jobs | Basement suite plumbing, drain clearing, heater swaps |
| Nearby | Kennedy Station, Eglinton Avenue East, Kennedy Road |
02Old drains, more use
More fixtures on an old cast-iron system means more clogs. A camera inspection is worthwhile before a renovation.
03Backups
Some low-lying streets see sewer backups; backwater valves help.
04Transit and parking
Streets near Kennedy Station can be tight for parking. Let us know if there is a driveway we can use.
05Older stacks
Some homes here still have their original cast-iron stack running through a main-floor wall. When a stack rusts through, the leak usually appears as a brown stain on a basement ceiling or a wet patch at the back of a closet. Replacing the failed section with ABS and no-hub couplings is a common repair.
06Everyday fixtures
Running toilets, worn faucets and tired shower valves round out the work.