Homes and streets in Middlefield
Middlefield lies near Middlefield Road and Steeles, with detached and semi-detached homes from the 1980s and 1990s. Many have finished basements, some with secondary suites.
Copper supply and ABS drains are typical, with sump pits in some houses.
Plumbing problems we see there
- Drain backups from heavy use.
- Basement bathrooms added without proper venting.
- Copper leaks in ceilings.
- Water heaters overworked by large households.
- Kitchen drains slowed by grease.
Seasonal concerns
Winter brings frozen hose bibs and garage-wall lines. Summer storms test floor drains.
Services most requested
We often handle drain cleaning, basement rough-ins, water heater repair and kitchen drains. See also Armadale.
Second units and shared systems
Where a basement unit shares the house water heater and main drain, both households feel any problem. Our first checks: an isolating valve per household, enough hot water for two families, and a clear sewer. If the basement bathroom was added later, we check it was vented and sloped properly, since many problems trace back to that work rather than the original builder plumbing.
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
Can a basement suite overload my water heater?
It can. Two families often outgrow a standard tank.
Why does my basement toilet gurgle?
Poor venting is the usual cause. We can check and correct it.
Ready to get it fixed?
One call, a clear explanation, and work finished tidily before we leave.