How Can A Plumber Help You Deal With Water Damage

Posted on 25 October 2022
How Can A Plumber Help You Deal With Water Damage
You’ve just had a major flooding or other forms of water damage done to your home. Now what? The first concern should be your safety. You must immediately stop the source of the flooding, and get all furniture and other affected items out of the way. Wet materials start developing into serious problems, like mold, in as little as 24 hours. So time is of the essence. Depending on the amount and source of the flooding, to work with water damage restoration teams to thoroughly clean and sa...
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How To Eliminate Basement Odour & Sewer Smells?

Posted on 18 October 2022
How To Eliminate Basement Odour & Sewer Smells?
Do you ever have moments where you notice foul smells coming from your drains? This could be in your kitchen or bathroom, or it could be near floor drains in your basement or laundry room. You might at first think the smell is coming from your garbage, only to be surprised that it’s actually coming from the sink. There are some cases in which drains can build up a foul odour. Find out the cause and how to get rid of the smell. What causes smelly drains? Here are some of the most comm...
 

Why is My Water Taking a Long Time to Heat?

Posted on 11 October 2022
Why is My Water Taking a Long Time to Heat?
Running out of hot water during your morning shower? Waiting too long for the water to get hot when you turn on the taps? These common plumbing problems stem from one household appliance: the water heater. If your water is taking a long time to heat—or if you’re running out of hot water far too quickly—here are some of the potential causes and the fixes you can try:  Temperature settings are too low. If you’re not getting enough hot water when you turn on ...
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Tips for Winterizing Your Cottage’s Plumbing

Posted on 4 October 2022
Tips for Winterizing Your Cottage’s Plumbing
A little care this fall in winterizing your cottage will make sure your fresh summer memories can be enjoyably repeated next year. Even if you have a four seasons home or cottage, you might still benefit from some winterization task tips.  Bad things can happen when water turns to ice…causing expensive damage. There could also be issues with damage to water-based appliances and fixtures that can be challenging and difficult to repair. Here’s a quick look at what the winter...
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Toilet Tank Parts You Should Know About

Posted on 27 September 2022
Toilet Tank Parts You Should Know About
The modern toilet is a simple and efficient appliance. While there have been some important toilet innovations made within the past century or so, the basic parts have remained surprisingly the same.  At the most basic level, a toilet consists of a base or bowl that the user sits on, and the toilet tank that collects and transports water from a water source to the bowl. When it comes to understanding how it works to provide everyday convenience, here are the basic toilet tank parts you ...
 

Tips To Keep Your Sump Pump in Top Condition

Posted on 20 September 2022
Tips To Keep Your Sump Pump in Top Condition
Your sump pump is an important part of your home’s plumbing system, and it is imperative you stay on top of preventative maintenance to ensure it works properly when you need it to. Here’s a quick overview of some tips that will help you keep your sump pump in good condition for many years to come. Test it often: The best way to determine whether or not your sump pump is working as it should is to test it regularly. Pour some water into the sump pit to raise the float tha...
 

Seniors Are Special And Receive A Discount

Posted on 13 September 2022
Seniors Are Special And Receive A Discount
Our PipeMasters team takes pride in offering discounts to our seniors as a way to give back to the community. We care about our seniors that have been the builders of the society we live in. Without them, our communities would not have succeeded as they have. It is our own small way to show them how much they are respected and acknowledged by our team. We welcome all our seniors to book our services and fix all their plumbing issues. Plumbing services are an essential part of every household...
 

Universal Design: The New Buzzword in Plumbing & Construction

Posted on 6 September 2022
Universal Design: The New Buzzword in Plumbing & Construction
Universal Design: The New Buzzword in Plumbing & Construction There’s an increasing need to create accessible living spaces that are safe, efficient and comfortable. It’s not just designers and architects that need to adhere to accessible design principles to accommodate everyone’s special needs. Plumbers also play a role in making a home more accessible to occupants. It starts with a concept called “universal design.” This week we’ll cover more about...
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Looking For Dependable Commercial Plumbing Services?

Posted on 30 August 2022
Looking For Dependable Commercial Plumbing Services?
We’ve got you covered from planning to installation to complete maintenance services. Whether you run a large retail chain, a small restaurant or an industrial complex, we know that commercial plumbing issues can be a headache for your operations. Especially when it’s an emergency. The team at Oakridge Plumbing Ontario is available 24/7/365.  We understand what your business needs and offer you the highest responsiveness. Our highly experienced, licensed plumbers ensure your p...
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We Have A Specialized Team For Commercial Plumbing

Posted on 23 August 2022
We Have A Specialized Team For Commercial Plumbing
Some say plumbing is plumbing, it’s all the same. Right? Not so, while many of the principles and skills needed are similar, there is a big difference on the commercial side. Commercial plumbers work with water supply and wastewater drainage systems for a variety of businesses, public spaces, building complexes, and high rises. Plumbing is extensive and sophisticated work and that makes commercial plumbing much more demanding than residential plumbing.  Commercial plumbers are als...
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