Toronto Waterproofing, Drain & Plumbing Services

Do you have a back water valve in your basement? More and more we hear this question from our neighbours, real estate agents, insurance representatives, and of course plumbers! And as professionals we should be able to provide a reasonable answer why one should go through the expense of such work and why they would […]

Probably one of the smartest and safest investments that a homeowner can make when it comes to preventative maintenance! In some areas that Draincom prodessionals have worked in where a new home is being build within a certain distance to a lake it is actually mandatory to have this fitting installed. The water table reaches […]

Preparing for Winterization There two different approaches for attempting to winterize your plumbing. One is winterizing the house when it is going to be left absent, however you should consider this every season regardless, as you want to prepare for the cold weather as you’re still living in it! The first obvious water supply to […]

I have a basement leak! As a professional and trusted basement technician at DrainCom for the last 20 years I have encountered many reasons for homes to produce and develop basement leaks. How do you know if you have a leak? Naturally the first thought anyone might have is this is a plumbing issue…and you […]

Basement drain problems? I get this question often from worried customers about the condition of their homes’ plumbing and basement drains…most of us know drain replacement can be an expensive project. Additionally, work might include restoring the basement floors and/or work on outside landscaping if there are issues beyond the basement walls. Given how important […]

Sewage pump problems! Which pump to install. A customer of ours had rebuilt his home located in south Etobicoke and was facing what looked like a simple change of having a sewage pump installed in his basement to direct all the basement sanitary waste to main sanitary drain. Unfortunately the builder made a mistake and […]

What to do with leak in basement As a professional basement technician at DrainCom for last 20 years I have seen many basement leaks for many reasons. First thing to do is confirm it is not a plumbing issue. For example if the water is dripping through the ceiling in the living room on ground […]

As with a lot of homes, building traps are a normal staple in Toronto. Most of the time they go unnoticed, but sometimes they can be an issue. Draincom customer support received a call from the customer one day and she was curious why she had a cap out on her lawn. As we finished […]

Top Ways to Fix a Clogged Drain on Your Own Have you ever heard noise coming from the taps and faucets in your home and wondered, “Why does plumbing make noise?’’ Well, the noise could be the result of dirt or rust that has accumulated in the pipes causing a restriction to the water flow. […]

Looking For Basement Flooding Solutions In Toronto? Then Here Is A Guide On All You Need To Know On What Do Waterproofing Companies Do Basement flooding is one of the biggest problems any property owner can face as it can happen to anyone at any time. Although flooding mostly occurs during times of excessive rainfall […]