Toronto Waterproofing, Drain & Plumbing Services

Mold growth is highly prevalent in home bathrooms. Mold loves our bathrooms, and this is because bathrooms present an ideal circumstance for mold growth of different types. Bathrooms are compact, small and due to its functionality, always damp. Just like any other type of fungus, mold requires a particular environment to foster in – a […]

Most property owners face the problem of moisture behind walls, over ceilings and beneath the floors, which is often impossible to detect until it grows to a great extent and is noticeable by the naked eye. As the examination and elimination of such infiltrations of mould within the structure are very difficult, now technology is […]

How does a plumbing snake work? There are many names for drain cleaning equipment; one of them is a plumbing snake. How does it work? Simply speaking a plumbing snake is a drain cleaning cable with a cutting head at the end and the electric motor that turns it around. As it turns it feeds […]

Having plumbing issues? Here might be why! PLUMBING PROBLEMS, like leaking faucets, can simply be annoying. But problems like burst pipes or clogged main drains can be troublesome and costly. A few practical suggestions can go a long way in reducing potential damage and costly repairs in the long run. To begin with, plumbing repairs […]

How much does basement waterproofing cost? Quick answer: you’d be typically looking at $100-$400 per linear foot. Yes, this is a pretty large range difference, however there are many aspects that can affect your cost. One must first distinguish between external basement waterproofing jobs from internal waterproofing solutions…due to the differences in process and therefore […]

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 […]