Plumbing in Armadale

Homes and streets in Armadale

Armadale developed mainly from the 1970s into the 1980s, with detached houses, semis and townhouses near Markham Road, Steeles Avenue and Middlefield Road. Many homes have been extended or have basement suites.

Original copper supply is common, along with cast iron or early plastic drains. Water heaters may be original replacements on their second or third cycle.

Plumbing problems we see there

• Pinhole leaks in aging copper.
• Drains overloaded by large households and basement suites.
• Basement bathrooms added without proper venting.
• Worn shut-off valves throughout the house.
• Kitchen drains slowed by grease.

Seasonal concerns

Winter brings frozen outdoor taps and lines along exterior walls. Summer storms test floor drains and older laterals.

Services most requested

Armadale calls most often involve drain cleaning, leak detection, repiping and basement rough-ins. Neighbouring Milliken Mills shares similar housing.

Tell us how many people the house serves when you call; it helps us judge drain load.

Busy households, busy drains

Homes in Armadale often run several showers in the morning and the washer most evenings. The main drain carries more than the builder ever planned for, and kitchen grease meets laundry lint somewhere under the basement floor. A cleaning of the main from the front cleanout, followed by a short camera look, often restores full flow and shows whether any section has sagged. We also check that the laundry tub trap has not been removed to speed drainage, which lets sewer gas in.

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