With regular cleaning and basic maintenance, a sump system can last a long time. While manufacturers often suggest replacing the pump every five years, it’s not unusual for pedestal pumps to continue to run for 25 to 30 years. Submersible sump units can last up...
Water comes in by pipe, and it goes out by pipe. Simple, no? Water pipes are undoubtedly some of the most taken-for-granted aspects of domestic living. Even the life-essential liquid they carry is taken for granted. That is until it stops flowing or starts pooling...
How does your driveway drain? If your answer is something like “not so well” or “the wrong way” then you’re not alone. Driveway drainage is, unfortunately, a dilemma homeowners often face. Improper driveway drainage can cause flooding and...
Concerned about water pooling in your yard or flowing into your garage or carport? Worried about moisture damage to your home’s foundation, or flooding in your basement? A trench drain can provide the cure. Trench drains are linear in-ground gutters,...
Water mains are underground pipes that move water from municipal reservoirs and pumping stations to your street. In the municipalities of Greater Vancouver, there are thousands of kilometres of water mains and dozens of pumping stations. Municipal water mains are...
Sooner or later, everyone needs a drain cleaner. Sometimes the drain cleaner comes in a bottle or can, with the name “Liquid Plumber” or “Drano” on it. Larger problems require a real, live plumber. But heavy duty drain cleaning might be beyond the scope of your...
