Plumbing notes for Henry Farm plumbing services
| Housing | 1970s townhouses and towers near Fairview |
|---|---|
| Supply pipe | Copper |
| Drains and lateral | ABS and cast iron |
| Frequent calls | Shared-wall leaks and shut-offs |
Houses and pipes in Henry Farm
Henry Farm takes its name from the farm that once covered this corner of North York. Development in the 1960s brought detached houses on crescents, rows of condominium townhouses, and rental towers. Since the Sheppard subway opened, newer condos have risen near Don Mills station and Fairview Mall.
- Townhouses with shared service lines and gas meters banked together.
- Detached houses on copper lines draining through cast iron or ABS.
- Towers where suite plumbing ties into common risers.
- Water heaters in small closets or under stairs.
Common plumbing calls here
The most frequent jobs are water heater swaps in tight spaces, toilet and faucet replacements, and condo suite leaks. Gas heaters sharing chimneys with upgraded furnaces often need a venting change. For homes built before about 1955 elsewhere in the city, lead service is a worry; Henry Farm houses are younger, but if in doubt read our lead service page.
Townhouse owners usually own the plumbing inside their walls, while the corporation looks after shared lines. The boundary is set in each corporation's declaration, so read yours or ask the manager before a repair touches a shared pipe.
Plumber's tip: In a townhouse, know which valve shuts off only your unit. Some complexes have a single valve for a whole row, which affects your neighbours too.
Drains, sewers and basements
Townhouse complexes often have one sewer connection serving several units, so a blockage in one row can back up into a neighbour's basement. Detached houses follow the usual pattern of aging laterals. The East Don valley nearby means some basements see seepage in spring.
Getting a plumber to Henry Farm
We reach Henry Farm from Sheppard, Don Mills and the 401, and serve nearby Lawrence Manor to the west. Keep our emergency leaflet near the shut-off.
Your questions on this one
Who pays for a shared drain blockage in a townhouse complex?
It depends on the declaration. Usually the corporation handles common lines; we write up exactly where the blockage was.