Resources
Why You May Need London Septic System Repairs
Have you ever come home to the wonderful surprise of a sewage backup in your home? Or perhaps you’ve stumbled upon a really wet and smelly spot in your yard? ....
April Showers Bring Attention to London Yard Drainage Issues
While out and about during last week's latest cold snap, someone was overheard saying, "My, what a lovely winter we're having this spring." It's true, compared to the summer-like temperatures we ....
Efflorescence and the Need for London Basement Repair
Efflorescence is a wonderful-sounding word that unfortunately refers to a basement issue that can be a real nuisance. Literally meaning "to flower out" in French, efflorescence is the crusty, white ....
Sweating Pipes or Sweating Plumbers?
If you have an unfinished basement, you may have noticed occasional drips of moisture from your copper piping at some point. Hopefully, this is not something that you noticed ....
Yard Drainage and the Spring Thaw – Are You Ready?
Spring is coming and it's time to make sure your London yard drainage is ready for action. With the topsy-turvy weather that has defined this winter, it's important to be prepared for anything...
Spring Plumbing Checklist
Winters can really wreak havoc on your plumbing. With freezing temperatures putting a strain on the pipes and pressure on your tank, you may be experiencing some unfortunate drips and knocks...
All You Need To Know About Catch Basin Cleaning
You’re likely familiar with catch basins, even if you don’t know what they are. You probably drive over or walk over one every day. Catch basins, otherwise known as storm drain...
Toilet Terrors: Tips to Troubleshoot Your Toilet
Trying to diagnose toilet problems can feel like a much less glamorous episode of House. Never fear. We have the solution to five common toilet maladies ...
Why is My Basement Wet, Even in Winter?
Tired of walking down the basement steps into a pool of water? Stop dealing with wet basement repair expenses, and get started on your London basement waterproofing...
Ten Ways To Protect Your Sewer System
The more you protect your sewer system, the less money you'll need to spend on London sewer cleaning. Protecting your sewer can be done in a variety of simple ways by everyone in your family...
How To Protect Plumbing When Travelling
It's easy enough to rush off on vacation and forget about the little details that need to be taken care of before travelling. However, unless you want to leave one ocean just to come home to another...
Follow These Tips to Winterize Your Home
Winter's coming and it's time to prepare! With the frosty air and freezing temperatures, it's important to winterize your house so you don't end up spending thousands of dollars repairing your plumbing...
Signs Of A Sewer Drain Clog
If your sewer drain is clogged, don't wait to take action! A sewer drain clog is a very serious plumbing emergency that requires the attention of our London Ontario sewer flushing experts...
What To Do When You Have Basement Mold
It’s ugly, it smells funny and it ruins your food and your basement too: mold. Whether it’s the fuzzy substance slowly taking over last week’s leftovers, or the ominous black spots on your basement...
Is Toilet Paper Creating Problems For Your Plumbing?
Ideally, bathroom breaks are a flush-and-go event. However, when the water in the toilet bowl begins to rise, panic can set in. And while toilet paper is a luxury of modern society...
10 Plumbing Problems You Can’t Ignore
Plumbing – it's one of those things that most people don’t give much thought until something goes wrong. And then, it’s all you can think about.
Three Common Yard Drainage Issues
While this summer has been a scorcher, believe it or not, lawns can suffer from too much water. Too much water in your yard doesn’t bode well for your grass or your lawn drainage system.
Things To Keep In Mind Before Starting A Plumbing Project
Plumbing projects can appear more frequently than you might think. What's more, they're often more complicated than first anticipated.
Should You Buy A Home With A Wet Basement?
Since basements are built into or under the ground, there is always the possibility that water can intrude. Discovering moisture in a basement is rarely a cause for celebration.
How Healthy Is Your Septic System?
If your home is not on a municipal sewer, then whenever you flush your toilet or pour something down the drain, it goes into a septic system.
Be Proactive About Summer Plumbing
The summer is an excellent time to do some simple plumbing upkeep, whether it's a DIY project or with the assistance of a London plumbing services.
10 Ways to Conserve Water in Your Home and Yard
A leaky faucet may seem like a minor annoyance, but those drips can add up! In fact, studies have shown that a leaky faucet can waste nearly 90 litres of water in a week!
Storm Water Management at Your London Business
“Storm water management” may seem like a big phrase, but the concept is actually quite simple: managing rainfall and surface water runoff in order to reduce the possibility of flooding...
Sewer Cleanouts – How to Find Them and When to Clean Them
Often thought of as the main drain in a home, the horizontal drain line connects the house to the outdoor portion of the sewer line and then eventually to the municipal sewer system or a septic system.
Do You Know What to Do When a Pipe Bursts?
A burst pipe is more than just a minor London Ontario plumbing problem. Burst pipes can cause serious damage to your home and should be treated as an emergency that requires immediate...
Tips for Solving Lawn Drainage Issues
While water is necessary for a beautiful spring lawn, too much of a good thing can lead to trouble. If you have water accumulating in different parts of your lawn, you could be looking at the aftermath...
Six Tips to Handle a Leaky Basement this Spring
When it rains it pours… sometimes straight into your basement! It isn't uncommon for forecasts of heavy rain to send people running from their basements and into the home improvement stores...
The Damaging Effects of Grease on Your Pipes
You already know that those delicious, high-fat, home cooked meals are bad for your arteries - but did you also know that fat, lard and grease is also bad for your drainage system?
Tips for Troubleshooting Plumbing Problems
If the sight of your water bill is causing you to have a mild heart attack, something may be up with your London Ontario plumbing. To investigate further, follow these steps...
How to Avoid Common Winter Plumbing Problems Part II
Especially within our northern climate, when winter comes, the temperatures can drop quickly. This can wreak havoc on your plumbing system, as there are many issues that can arise from freezing temperatures.
Plumbing Resolutions to Keep this Year
After the excesses of the holiday season, many people resolve to live a more moderate lifestyle come January 1st. If you're determined to cut your spending and save money this year, now's the time to focus on drainage maintenance.
Avoid a Soggy Basement with Regular Sump Pump Maintenance
Go to any home improvement store during a period of heavy rain and watch sump pumps fly off the shelves. Some people neglect their basement waterproofing systems until it’s too late and they find themselves – literally – up the creek!
How to Avoid Common Winter Plumbing Problems
As soon as the cold weather hits, our London Ontario based plumbing service gets flooded with calls to fix routine winter related plumbing problems. However, there are things you can do to avoid having to call a plumber and it could save you some money.
How to Prevent a Frozen Septic System
The good news for some people is that they may go their entire time in a location and will never have issues with their septic system, other than having to do general maintenance.
Tips for Hiring a Plumbing Service
At some point in your life, we all need to locate a good quality plumbing service. It’s important to have a reputable and reliable London Ontario plumbing service to rectify any plumbing issues you may have.
Autumn Maintenance Tips That Will Ensure A Dry Basement Next Spring
It’s a prayer frequently uttered at the beginning of winter: “Please, don’t let the snow and the rain get into my basement.” Just because it’s raining outside, doesn’t mean it has to be wet in your basement.
How to Handle Septic Drain Field Problems
Septic drain field problems are the worst kind. Usually other types of plumbing issues can be fixed with minimal headaches. At least, those headaches will seem minimal compared to this one: if your septic drain field is clogged, you need to replace the entire thing.
Advantages of Video Pipeline Inspections
It has been said that the real troubles in life are things that never cross your mind and tend to blindside you. This is no truer than it is for pipeline damages.
Common Causes of Sewer Line Blockage
It’s the dreaded “gulping” sound emanating from your drains. It’s your sink unkindly “returning” the items you’ve rinsed down it. It’s everything you’ve flushed down the toilet coming back to haunt you.
Water Line Issues: Should I Repair or Replace Damaged Equipment?
Imagine coming home from a lovely vacation…only to find water pouring into your house via the walls. It can all seem very overwhelming at first, so how do you decide whether to repair the broken pipe or replace the entire system?
Common Questions About Septic Systems
Septic tanks are an effective, long-standing method for the collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage from homes in rural or suburban areas. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to properly maintain this important system.
Common Causes of Low Water Pressure
Thousands of homeowners suffer from lower water pressure, simply because they don't know what the cause is. If you can't take a shower and water your lawn at the same time, now's the time to improve your water pressure and contact the professional plumbing contractors at BEST.
Is Your Yard Designed for Proper Drainage?
Are puddles becoming a persistent problem on your property? If your lawn is soggy days after a moderate rainfall, chances are good you're suffering from a lawn drainage issue.
How to Increase the Efficiency of Your Water Heater
Whether you end your day with a soothing bath or start your morning with a hot shower, nothing is more relaxing or invigorating than a cascade of warm water. But the luxury of warm water comes at a cost – both financially and environmentally.
Do you need a sump pump?
Sump pumps remove water that has accumulated in a water collecting sump pit in the basement and are essential in areas or situations where basement flooding happens regularly.
Avoid basement flooding with a sump pump
Unfortunately basement flooding is a common occurrence in Ontario. The good news is that many types of basement flooding can be avoided.
Common Causes of Wet Basements
Nothing puts a damper on a home owners spirits (no pun intended) than coming home to a wet basement, especially if the lower level of your home is a livable, finished space.
How to Dry Out a Wet Basement
Cleaning up your basement after an unexpected flood can be a heartbreaking experience. Whether you're cleaning up after a burst pipe, or bailing out after a torrential storm, there are a number of ways to make the clean up process faster, easier, and more efficient.
How to Avoid Common Septic Tank Issues
An improperly maintained septic system can be an absolutely nightmare to fix. From the smell to the cost, a faulty septic system is tough to stomach.
How Pipeline Video Inspections Can Diagnose Sewer Issues
Pipeline video inspection is a form of telepresence used to visually inspect the interior of internal and external pipelines.