Plumbers for Maple Grove

Plumbing in Maple Grove

Maple Grove, around Maple Grove Drive south of the QEW in east Oakville, is known for 1950s and 1960s ranch bungalows on generous lots, with more rebuilds every year.

The houses and the pipes in them

Mid-century houses here often drain through cast iron, carry some galvanized supply and connect to the street through clay. Kitchens and bathrooms have usually been renovated at least once, sometimes leaving older pipe hidden behind new finishes.

Rebuilds bring modern materials but still connect to existing services, which may need upgrading.

Mid-century houses here often drain through cast iron, carry some galvanized supply and connect to the street through clay.

From the route notebook

Ranch bungalows in Maple Grove usually have a single main drain running the length of the basement, with branches for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry. When that drain is cast iron, decades of scale can narrow it significantly, and a descaling or jetting visit can restore much of its original capacity.

Rebuilt homes on the same streets connect to services that may be as old as the original house. When a new home goes up, it is often worth renewing the lateral and water service at the same time, while the lot is open and equipment is already on site.

Work often booked here

1. Hydro jetting of drain linesscouring grease, scale and roots
2. Whole-house repipinggalvanized and poly replaced
3. Sewer camera inspectionvideo of the line, start to finish
4. Water service line replacementmain line from the street
5. Main shut-off valve replacementseized or leaking main valves

Nearby: Joshua Creek, Palermo West, Westmount. Businesses here: see commercial plumbing. One number covers them all: (365) 517-8536.