Plumbing notes for Armour Heights plumbing services
| Housing | 1940s and 1950s brick houses |
|---|---|
| Supply pipe | Copper, some galvanized |
| Drains and lateral | Cast iron, clay |
| Frequent calls | Main line roots and shut-off swaps |
Houses and pipes in Armour Heights
Armour Heights developed in the years around the Second World War, a quiet district of detached houses with mature trees, bounded by the 401 to the north. The originals are storey-and-a-half and two-storey brick homes with basements; a large share have been replaced by new custom houses with deep basements and several bathrooms.
- Older houses: copper and galvanized supply mixed, cast-iron drains.
- New houses: PEX manifolds, sump pits, backwater valves.
- Clay or cast-iron laterals in older homes.
Common plumbing calls here
New houses call about sump pumps, pressure, and tankless or large tank water heaters. Older houses call about drains, leaks and old shut-offs. Where a gas heater shares a chimney that no longer suits it, we discuss gas water heater options, and low pressure is covered in our pressure leaflet.
Plumber's tip: A new house with a backwater valve still needs it checked. Open the access cap every year and check the flap swings without sticking.
Drains, sewers and basements
Deep new basements sit well below the street sewer in some cases and depend on pumps and backwater valves. Those need upkeep. In older houses, the original floor drain and lateral remain the weak point, especially where big trees line the street.
Getting a plumber to Armour Heights
We serve Armour Heights from Avenue Road, Wilson and Bathurst, and go on to Lansing and Bedford Park. Call the desk and we will book a time.
Your questions on this one
Do new houses need plumbing maintenance?
Yes. Sump pumps, backwater valves, softeners and water heaters all need routine checks.