The houses here
On the side streets you find post-war bungalows and 1960s homes. Along Davis and Yonge, newer condos and stacked townhouses add units with shared plumbing and individual water heaters or central systems. Some older homes have been converted into duplexes with a basement apartment.
Common plumbing problems
- Basement apartments with undersized drains and shared heaters.
- Condo units with leaks travelling to the unit below.
- Older bungalows with galvanized or early copper lines.
- Low pressure in upper condo floors when booster pumps struggle.
- Clogs in shared stacks in stacked towns.
Local notes
Secondary suites must meet fire and building rules, which affects plumbing separation and venting. In condos, the corporation is responsible for common elements, while owners often handle fixtures within their unit. We read the situation, explain who owns what, and work with property managers when needed.
In a condo, find your unit shut-off valves and your water heater drain pan before you need them.
How we help
- Separate shut-offs for each unit in duplexes.
- Repair leaks in condos and coordinate with management.
- Replace old lines in bungalows.
- Clear shared stacks with care.
The pipes behind the walls in Central Newmarket: pipes, drains and houses
| Typical houses | mixed 1950s to 1980s houses and townhouses |
|---|---|
| Supply pipes | copper supply |
| Drains | cast iron and ABS mix |
We pull cast-iron traps that have rusted thin.
Questions people ask us
Do you work with condo managers?
Yes. We document work and share reports with management when asked.