The houses here
Bradford West Gwillimbury mixes older homes around Holland Street with large new subdivisions. New homes use PEX and PVC with sump pumps; older homes have copper and cast iron. The Holland Marsh nearby means flat land and a high water table in places.
Common plumbing problems
- Sump pumps running often near the marsh.
- Builder fixtures failing in newer homes.
- Older homes with cast iron drains.
- Water heater rental contracts in new builds.
- Basement finishing projects.
Local notes
Bradford is in Simcoe County, so permits come from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, not York Region. Water and sewer are municipal in town.
Low, flat land holds water. Keep downspouts extended and your sump in good shape.
How we help
- Upgrade sumps and add backups.
- Replace failing fixtures.
- Camera older drains.
- Help finish basements.
The pipes behind the walls in Bradford: pipes, drains and houses
| Typical houses | older core and new subdivisions |
|---|---|
| Supply pipes | copper and PEX |
| Drains | ABS with sumps |
In Bradford's older core near Holland Street we still pull galvanized nipples off water heaters, packed solid with rust.
We fit backwater valves in new basements.
Questions people ask us
Do you go as far as Bradford?
Yes, it is a short drive up Yonge and Highway 400.