Remember July 8, 2013?
A record-breaking 126mm of rain fell in under 2 hours flooding Toronto. How about May 3, 2012? That was the day when Orangeville received 76.8mm of rain in less than 12 hours where, according to Environment Canada, the average rainfall is usually 75mm for an entire month of May. Even last year on August 12, 2014 an unseasonably […]
How to Check for Silent Leaks in Your Home
From time to time we receive phone calls from customers who just received a high water bill in the mail but don’t know why. To prevent a not-so-nice surprise like that, here are a few tips to help. To determine if you have a leak happening somewhere in your home, start by observing your water […]
Backwater Valves – Do You Need One?
There is nothing worse than losing personal belongings due to the sewer backing up into your home, not to mention the smell, mess and expense. Sadly, many homeowners have experienced this firsthand. During spring runoff and/or rainstorms, an excessive amount of water can enter the sewer system and cause flooding in homes. Can this be prevented? […]
