Housing near the Four Corners
The streets around Gage Park, Church Street and the Etobicoke Creek hold Victorian and Edwardian houses, wartime bungalows and some infill. Many have been renovated more than once, and the plumbing is often a mix of eras.
- Lead or galvanized water service lines in the oldest homes
- Cast iron drains joined to newer plastic in odd places
- Shallow basements with limited room for pipes
- Heritage features that make access tricky
Common downtown calls
Low water pressure is common where old galvanized pipe has narrowed. Some of the oldest houses still draw water through lead pipe from the curb, which the Region of Peel has encouraged owners to replace. Sewer laterals are often clay. Converted homes with several units sometimes need more drain and water capacity than the original pipes provide.
Floods and the creek
Etobicoke Creek runs through downtown, and the city has long studied flood protection there. Basement protection with backwater valves makes sense on low streets nearby.
Jobs we are often called for nearby
- Brampton Sump Pump Installation
- Brampton Whole-Home Repiping
- Brampton Kitchen Sink Installation
- Brampton Outdoor Faucet Repair
- Brampton Sewer Camera Inspection
Business owners nearby can also book commercial work.
Questions we get
Could my house still have lead pipe?
Check the incoming line before the meter: lead looks dull, scratches to a shiny silver with a key, and a fridge magnet will not stick. We can confirm it.