Toronto Drain Services

12/08/2021

Snaking a drain is a do-it-yourself method of clearing clogs in sink, shower, and tub drains. Learn how to snake a drain for any type of plumbing.

10/07/2021

'Cease the Grease' and be mindful this Thanksgiving. Please, do not send grease, food leftovers down the drain.
And Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

City crews battled a 24-inch wad of oil, grease, rags and sanitary products that could have backed up the toilets of thousands.

08/19/2021

Read the full story and comment on BarrieToday.

07/14/2021

How to locate sewer cleanout? Why do you need to have one?

Knowing where your main drain clean-out fitting is will save you time and money should you be faced with a clog in the main drain line.

07/01/2021

Happy Canada Day to all Canadians and people who love and respect this country. In case you need a plumber, we are open and running 24/7 to make your day run smooth.

06/29/2021

Aged infrastructure keeps failing...

"The estimated leakage rate is at least 10 per cent. However, the study notes that leakage rates may be as
high as 40 per cent in some areas of the province.
The City of Toronto has consistently reported a leakage rate of 10‐15 per cent, which means it wastes 103
million litres per day. The study notes that, in Toronto, 16 per cent of the more than 6,000 kilometres of
watermains are 80‐100 years of age and 11 per cent are more than 100 years old. "

According to a study by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) and the University of Toronto found that millions of cubic metres of treated drinking water are being pumped into the ground every year across Ontario due to leaky and broken pipes.

06/09/2021

Shower drains should be matched to the shower base and the drain pipe type. Learn how to install compression, solvent-glued, and tile shower drains.

06/01/2021

Sewer Clean Out for Residential Homes 101 By Henry Parker© forestpath / Fotolia There are many fail-safes in modern plumbing to help prevent sewer issues. From drain traps to sump pumps and vent pipes, your home is well-protected against sewage backups. One very important component to this system w...

05/04/2021

Protect your house from sewage backup. If that already happened, act fast to eliminate the spill and fix the cause.

Sewage backup could cause havoc in anyone's life, and it does not matter if that is a business, building, or a house; it is just hard to ignore. And sewer backups happen for a reason and often not evident for us. Everything was functioning well, until of a sudden, you have sewage coming out of your....

04/26/2021

http://www.vanishingpoint.ca/sewers

Some history and real pictures about our inner city's life.
All credits to the vanishingpoint.ca

Maps, photographs and studies of sewers, hydroelectric tunnels and other underground infrastructure in Ontario and further afield.

04/10/2021

A catch basin is an ideal solution to remove excessive runoff in your backyard, front yard, or driveway. If the catch basin is installed correctly, it will collect and direct water away from your foundation walls, avoiding pooling at your driveway or patio.
Toronto Drain Services specializes in the installation, repair, and maintenance of catch basins.
Yes, the catch basin requires regular maintenance as it captures leaves, debris, and trash—especially big commercial or industrial catch basin, which could be found in the parks, parking, streets, etc.
Our company provides commercial and residential services for catch basins.
Please, check out our website for more information on cleaning, maintenance, repair, and new installations
https://draintoronto.ca/how_to_clean_catch_basin

04/05/2021

Toronto Drain Services company is wishing everyone a Happy Easter without plumbing or drain emergency!
But if you have, we are a call away 416-881-6151.
Happy Easter!