Homes and streets in Downtown Markham
Built since the 2000s near the Markham Pan Am Centre and the Unionville GO station, Downtown Markham has high-rise condos, stacked and back-to-back townhomes, and mixed-use buildings.
Suites usually have electric tanks or building-supplied hot water, PEX supply and plastic drains, with shut-offs in utility closets.
Plumbing problems we see there
- Leaks from dishwasher and fridge lines into the unit below.
- Electric water heaters failing in closets.
- Kitchen drains slowing in long horizontal runs.
- Shower valves and cartridges wearing.
- Toilet supply lines failing.
Seasonal concerns
Winter is less of a concern indoors, but balcony hose bibs and exposed lines can freeze.
Services most requested
We often handle electric tank installation, leak detection, kitchen drains and faucet repairs. See also condo leaks and Commerce Valley.
Building rules and access
Most condo buildings around Enterprise Boulevard require notice before contractors arrive, a booked service elevator for larger equipment and proof of liability insurance. Many also have rules about when water risers can be shut. We help you work through that list so the repair is scheduled once and done properly. In stacked townhomes, access panels behind tubs and under stairs often hide the shut-offs.
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
Do I need to tell my property manager before plumbing work?
Usually yes. Many buildings require notice and proof of insurance from contractors.
My leak reached the suite underneath. Who covers it?
That turns on your declaration and policies; tell management straight away.
Ready to get it fixed?
One call, a clear explanation, and work finished tidily before we leave.