Etobicoke service area
Plumbing in The Westway
The Westway is a residential pocket of post-war bungalows and apartment buildings near Kipling and Dixon. The plumbing here is mature, and maintenance makes a big difference.
- Housing: Bungalows, apartments
- Era: 1950s–1960s
- Drains: Cast iron, clay
- Landmarks: Westway Park, Kipling Avenue, Dixon Road
- Licensed, insured trade work (details confirmed when you call)
- Diagnosis before anything is cut
- Emergency calls taken
- Etobicoke and the west end
Plumbing profile
- Housing
- Bungalows, apartments
- Era
- 1950s–1960s
- Drains
- Cast iron, clay
- Landmarks
- Westway Park, Kipling Avenue, Dixon Road
Aging stacks
Cast iron stacks can corrode at the base and in horizontal runs. Rust stains and weeping joints indicate trouble. We replace failing sections with ABS.
- We check the cleanout and vent as well.
Leak repairs
Copper pinholes and old fittings cause leaks in basement ceilings. We find and repair them, checking surrounding pipe.
- Repeated leaks may justify partial repiping.
Water heater service
Many bungalows have older water heaters. We repair or replace and check venting and relief valves.
- Rental tanks are common; check your contract.
Drain clearing
Kitchen and bathroom drains clog with grease and hair. Main lines clog with roots in clay laterals. We clear with cables or jetting and use a camera to check the pipe condition.
- Regular maintenance is cheaper than emergencies.
Apartment buildings
Low-rise apartments in the area have shared stacks and laundry rooms. Grease in kitchen stacks and lint in laundry drains cause frequent backups. Scheduled maintenance helps landlords avoid emergencies.
- Tenants should know where their unit shut-offs are.
Flood protection
Backwater valves and sump pumps protect basements during storms. We install with permits and explain maintenance.
- Check city programs for possible subsidies.
Calls we often get here
- Rust on the stack
- Basement ceiling drips
- Old water heater
- Slow drains
- Weeping cast iron joints