RESTORATION BLOG IN TORONTO & GTA

No matter how vigilantly we act, life gives us new surprises every moment!

Some surprises are pleasant, and others are just signs of a big problem waiting to be treated!

As soon as winter arrives, you should get ready for the second type of surprise. Due to extreme weather in Canada, your property needs an inspection before the winters start. However, sometimes, it is impossible due to your work or family commitments, so we advise performing a Water Leak Detection.

But do you know what this lapse can result in?

Unattended problems going around your property can cost you thousands of dollars. It is always best to pay attention when things seem to be working well, as a stitch in time saves nine.

In our blog, we’ll share different plumbing problems that might be budding in your pipelines. Most homeowners have to go through plumbing issues arising in their water pipelines, sewer pipelines, or gas pipelines.

​It can include any clogged drain, leaked sewer pipes, frozen pipes, or the consequences of these problems. These ignored problems can result in water damage, sewer backup, or mould growth. The repairs of water damage can easily cost you anywhere around $5000. 

​Every problem we will discuss might be different, but requires the same solution – Emergency Plumbing. Take immediate action to call plumbing service if any of the following emergency is identified in your property. 

Leaky pipes are potentially the most significant problem most homeowners face. But unfortunately, there can be many reasons why your pipes might be leaking. The leaking pipes can result in water damage extending to your house ceilings, floors, furniture, and other belongings. It can result in mould growth on your property, resulting in severe health hazards for residents.

Besides, the water wastage due to leaking pipes can make significant additions to your water bill. According to estimates, a leaking pipe can result in around 90 gallons of water wastage every day.
What can be the reasons for leaking pipe?

Here are some of the most common reasons why you have a leaky pipe in your home’s pipeline:

• The pipe installations in your home are old enough to get rusted. It results in weakened pipes, which can become a reason for leakage.
• We all love trees and plants around us. But these refreshing and beautiful-looking trees can sometimes be the actual cause of the problem. When the trees grow, their roots also extend underground. An intruding root might have caused the pipe to get leaked.
• Another reason for leaking pipes in your property is broken or damaged seals within plumbing lines. The seals are not made to last forever. Normal wear & tear of seals can loosen the pipes and result in leakages.
• Sometimes, clogs are also a reason why your pipes start leaking. When a clog at a point is left untreated, it can result in water pressure at a point. As more force is exerted by flowing water, any small crack in your pipe can convert into a leakage.
• Damaged joints or improperly laid pipes can also be a reason for this annoying water leaking problem. 

Broken water main is another problem faced by a lot of Canadian households. Water main valve is the primary link between your home’s plumbing system and public water supply. If you fail to locate a broken or damaged water main before time, it can result in irreversible damages.

​Due to the underground network of the main water valve, you might fail to locate a budding problem before it actually starts showing red signs. Therefore, regular inspection is recommended to save yourself from any future challenges.
What can cause your water main valve to get broken?

The following can be the reasons behind your home’s water main breakage:

• The cold temperature of Canada is potentially the most significant reason for pipe bursting and breakage at residential and commercial properties. The frozen water in pipelines due to temperature decrease can exert additional stress on pipes and cause them to expand. Besides, the freezing temperatures negatively affect pipes and made them brittle.
• Of course, the ageing and wear of your main water pipe cannot be ruled out from probabilities. As the pipes become old, their material gets rusted or brittle, which can result in breakage.
• The material of the installed pipeline also matters. If you have low-standard or sub-standard pipes installed in your plumbing system, you might get in trouble with a broken water main.
• Your proximity to any nearby construction site also affects underground pipelines and wiring. Any work going around can become a headache for you in the form of broken water mains. Sometimes the constructors might be trying to fix a problem of another property and cause damage to your pipelines.

Water clogs themselves are signals to a persisting problem going on in your pipelines or plumbing system. A plunger might be enough to fix a sink clogged drain. But if the clogged drain are occurring more frequently, you need to pay attention. If left unattended, the damages can result in complete failure of your plumbing system or pipes bursting. It can also cause flooding or water damage.

What can be the causes of clogged drain pipe?

• If you’re constantly ignoring hair, soap, or dirt accumulation in your sinks, it is time to stop and pay attention. Hair is mostly the biggest culprit behind drain clogged pipe.
• Your food waste in the kitchen sink should go into the dustbin instead of the drain pipe. Waste particles of tea and coffee don’t break down and become an uninvited disaster for your plumbing system.
• The mineral buildup also causes blocked and clogged drains. If you are in an area with hard water, it can cause mineral buildup in your pipelines. Hence, reducing the space for water to flow freely. You can root out the problem by installing a water softener if your locality has a hard water problem.
• Toilet papers can also be a reason why you’re facing the problem of clogged sinks or drains. Although, toilet paper is designed to flush out easily. However, if you’re using too much, it will become a problem maker. Toilet papers are hard enough to get dissolved in water and can cause drain clogs.

​Any tree roots intruding on your underground pipelines can also get stuck in pipes. Solving the stuck tree roots can be complex and require extensive repairs. 

You might be relaxed and unbothered about frozen pipes as you reside in a locality with no problem of freezing temperature. Let us tell you that frozen water pipes can still be a problem, even if freezing temperatures are rare in your area. And it can be more disastrous as most people will not insulate their pipelines in such areas.
When the temperature in exteriors decreases, the frozen water in pipelines results in the expansion of pipelines. As a result, your pipes might get cracks and leakages. There is even a risk of pipe bursts that can cause flooding. The persistent problem of flooding can result in the growth of dangerous moulds on your property. It signifies a plethora of new issues for you.

You can take protective measures once you’ve identified a frozen pipe. Either call emergency plumbing service to take care of frozen pipes for you.

What can cause frozen water pipes?

• The most apparent reason for frozen pipes is the low temperature in winters.
• Besides, the level of insulation around your home’s pipeline also contributes to any problem in pipes when the temperature is low.
• If you’re in an area of rare freezing temperature, your pipelines might be lacking the necessary insulation increasing the risk of burst pipes.

You might be wondering which pipelines are most likely to get suffered from the freezing problem.

​Most commonly, pipes along exterior walls having inadequate insulation might get suffered from the extreme temperature outside. Also, Pipelines in attics or basements do not get the same amount of heat as other parts of your home. As a result, the chances of freezing are high. 

A burst water pipe is an event that might take place due to any of the instances mentioned above. The material of your pipe does not affect if the pipe can break or not. Either it is plastic or steel, you are at risk of getting cracks in the pipeline.

A burst water pipe is usually caused by ignorance of any of the problems we’ve mentioned earlier. If you had ignored water clogs, frozen pipes, leaking pipes, etc., you should be ready to bear the consequences of the burst water pipes.

What to do once you’ve discovered a burst water pipe in your property?

The first thing you’re supposed to do is shut off the main water supply as soon as possible. The next thing to do is calling emergency plumbing services to rescue you from the damage. It is also recommended to turn off the power supply to avoid any short circuiting due to water. The sooner you take corrective measures, the better. 

Clogged Or Leaked Sewer LineJust like your internal pipeline, your home’s or commercial property’s sewer line can also become a victim of leakage or clogging. If you have frequent drain clogs at different places in your property, it might be a sign of a bigger problem(sewer line clog).

The results of the leaking sewer line can be severe. It can include sewer backup, burst sewer pipes, or wastewater flooding. You must pay attention to alleviate any reasons for clogging because sewer backup or flooding can cause serious health hazards besides property damage.

When the clogging gets severe, or there might be another problem in the sewage drain of your area resulting in sewer backup. The common reasons for sewer backup are the same as for clogged drains. The reasons include:

• Disposing of feminine hygiene products unproperly
• Flushing out toilet papers
• Any tree roots or trenches interrupting sewage drain
• Food waste, hair, soaps, etc. 

As soon as you’ve discovered any plumbing emergency, you should call the plumbing emergency services for your property’s repairs and restoration. Time Is Very Crucial when a disaster like this happens.

What are you supposed to do before the restoration service provider arrives?

1. Shut off the main water supply immediately.
2. If possible, you should also turn off any power supply to your property.
3. Try to move your fixtures & furniture, appliances, carpets, etc., out of the area of underwater damage.
4. Remove as much water as possible.
5. Dry your home or area affected by water damage.
6. Evacuate everyone out of the house to avoid any catastrophe in extreme cases. 

We understand it is difficult to be vigilant, active, and indecisive when a catastrophe like a plumbing emergency occurs at your property. Therefore, you can rely on a restoration service that takes no time to be at your place and help you fight the water damage.

​GTA Restoration is a 24/7 emergency plumbing and repair service to help you deal with most plumbing emergencies and repairs consequent to damages. We’re always ready to serve you and proudly serve many customers with their plumbing emergencies, house remodelling, repairs and restoration after water damage, etc.  
What services are offered by GTA Restoration?

Mould growth can be hazardous for your health and the surrounding environment. It can induce spores, fragments, and unstable organic compounds to enter the air. Consequently, the air particulates can produce irritants, toxic allergens, or mycotoxins. It can also result in many chronic health conditions like asthma, lung irritation, etc.

​GTA Restoration provides emergency mould removal services to get rid of any mould growth after water damage. Our team will inspect your property for any mould growth and will undertake a mould remediation process.

Most common places where mould can grow after your property has suffered from water damage are:

• Ceilings
• Crawling spaces
• Basements
• Carpets and pillows
• Exterior and interior walls

Do not wait for the water damage or any plumbing system problem to become bigger and prove to be a nightmare for you. Take action now to call the Restoration service to inspect your property and help you get rid of any persisting problem.  

(Toronto, ON, February 2, 2022) – Army veterans deserve all possible help when they return to civilian life after spending a grueling life serving the country in risky and challenging circumstances. Emergency Plumbers Toronto, the certified professional team of experts who always provide same day plumber Toronto to fix any emergency plumbing related issues, welcome all the veterans to join our organization in the greater Toronto area.

​For Emergency Plumbers Toronto, holding a high experience and background in the army is beneficial to its growth. The company also understands the difficult circumstances of veterans when they are trying well to re-integrate back into our society. The team welcomes them with warm open arms and always offer opportunities to be productive members of our society.

“Creating a team of skilled and disciplined professionals coming from the US army will be a pivotal moment in our company's history as we believe it will enable us to meet the highest expectations in terms of quality service,” said Tony Lleshi of Emergency Plumbers Toronto.

All Veterans can apply by sending an email at: Contact@GTARestoration.com 

Emergency Plumbers Toronto is a trusted name in the region or its expertise, ethics, and professionalism. The team is always around when emergencies strike, day and night. For all emergency workmanship too, the team can be relied upon to take up any work. A written quote is given before the work begins. The work is accomplished, and the working environment left is always in pristine condition. All calls are attended 24 Hours a day and our Emergency Plumbers Toronto team always arrives on time. Finally, and of course, everyone is respectful and trustworthy.

Among the services offered are emergency plumbing, blocked sewer drains, burst water pipes, hot water replacements, CCTV of sewer drains, leaking taps and toilets, kitchen sink mixer replacements, sewer peg out reports, and much more.
Emergency Plumbers Toronto has served several thousands of homes with plumbing service in Toronto and the GTA. They can be called upon for serving anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area, including the Mississauga, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Goodyear, Markham, East York, Richmond Hill, and of course, having 24 Hours, Plumber in Downtown Toronto, as the Best Plumbers Toronto, always offer, Liberty Village Plumbing, as the certified technicians are on standby 24/7.

For more information, please visit: https://GTARestoration.com/

Tel: 416-358-6666