Usual Scarborough Village work
- 1Water heatersaging tanks in detached homes, many still rentals
- 2Stacks and branchescast-iron drains in houses from the fifties
- 3Main valvesseized gate valves that will not shut
- 4Sewer backupsduring heavy rain in lower streets
- 5Fixture repairstaps, toilets and showers in owner-occupied units
01A mixed neighbourhood
This area has a bit of everything. Postwar houses on streets off Markham Road, newer infill, and apartment buildings with their own building plumbing. For houses we do the usual work: stacks, floor drains, tank heaters and shut-offs. In owner-occupied units in low-rise buildings we work on the fixtures and the unit side of the system, coordinating with building management for anything shared.
The building superintendent should always be told before water is shut off to a riser.
| Typical housing | Postwar detached homes, low-rise rental buildings |
|---|---|
| Common work | Water heater swaps, drain clearing, valve replacement |
| Landmarks | Markham Road, Kingston Road, Bellamy Ravine |
02Ravines and drainage
The Bellamy Ravine and other creeks cut through the area. Homes near ravine edges can have higher groundwater, and sump pumps there work hard in spring.
03Water heaters
Many tanks in this area were rentals installed decades ago. If yours is leaking, check who owns it before arranging a replacement.
04Getting there
Markham Road is a short drive for our trucks.