Homes and streets in Bullock
Bullock lies east of Highway 48 near Bullock Drive, a short walk from the Main Street North shops. Housing is mostly detached homes from the 1970s and 1980s, with some townhouse complexes.
Expect copper water lines, ABS or iron waste piping, clay or early plastic sewers, and a gas tank that is the third one the house has seen.
Plumbing problems we see there
- Root intrusion in older laterals.
- Slow kitchen drains from long horizontal runs.
- Toilet flanges loose after floor changes.
- Leaks at old washing machine valves.
- Gas water heaters approaching end of life.
Seasonal concerns
Summer storms and late summer root growth test laterals. Winter brings frozen outdoor taps if not drained.
Services most requested
Bullock calls often involve tree root sewer repair, water heater replacement, laundry plumbing and toilet installation. See also Raymerville.
Townhouse complexes
A number of Bullock homes are in townhouse complexes built around shared drives. Water mains and sewer laterals in these complexes can serve several units, and the condo corporation usually controls work on them. Inside your unit, everything up to the point where your pipes join the shared lines is typically your responsibility. When a backup affects more than one unit at once, that is a strong hint the shared line is the problem, and management should be called first.
Markham note: village-core houses tend to hide cast iron and galvanized behind plaster, while Cornell and Box Grove builds run PEX to a manifold. We ask the year your house was built so the right fittings ride along on the truck.
Straight from the phone log
Are laterals in townhouse complexes my responsibility?
It depends on the condo declaration. Ask your property manager first.
How do I know my water heater’s age?
The rating plate shows a serial number, which usually encodes the manufacture date.
Ready to get it fixed?
One call, a clear explanation, and work finished tidily before we leave.