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Plumbing in West Rouge

West Rouge's houses near the river and lake mean high water tables, busy sump pits and backwater valves that need a clean before storm season.

  • Vans in West Rouge most weekdays
  • Floor drains, sumps and backwater valves
  • Drop cloths down, debris carried out
  • Joints checked dry before we leave
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A contemporary residential home surrounded by a vibrant garden and tall trees on a sunny day
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West Rouge homes

Most homes were built from the 1970s to the 1990s, on curving streets close to Rouge National Urban Park and the Rouge Hill GO station. Detached houses with full basements are typical.

Issues we see

  • Original water heaters and fixtures due for replacement
  • Sump pumps working hard on low lots
  • ABS drain joints and fittings aging
  • Finished basements needing backflow protection

Water and sewer notes

West Rouge is on City of Toronto services. Lots that slope toward the valley may carry more groundwater.

Original equipment: If your sump pump is the one the house came with, test it now and plan its replacement.

Typical work

West Rouge homes are spread over generous lots, and some laterals run a long way to the street. That makes a camera inspection a useful step before any lateral work. The area is also close to the Rouge Hill GO station, and we serve homes on both sides of Lawrence Avenue East near the river.

Neighbours

Highland Creek is west, Rouge to the north, and Pickering across the river.

Things callers ask us

Do you cross into Pickering?

Yes, we serve homes just across the Rouge River too.

Is a backwater valve worth it here?

If your basement is finished, it is worth considering.

Nearby areas

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