The housing record
Postwar bungalows and storey-and-a-half houses sit on streets near the old intersection, alongside 1960s and 1970s apartment towers and newer condominiums. The older detached homes often have cast-iron drain stacks, clay laterals and galvanized or early copper supply piping.
Problems we see most
- Basement flooding in heavy rain in parts of the Cooksville Creek watershed
- Sewer laterals cracked or affected by roots
- Galvanized supply lines limiting pressure
- Leaking cast-iron joints
Work commonly requested here
When a camera shows a broken lateral, sewer line repair is the next step. Backwater valves and sump pumps are also frequent requests, as are supply upgrades in older houses. North-east of here, Malton has housing of similar age.
A local note
The Hurontario light rail project has involved utility relocations along the corridor. Temporary water interruptions or discolouration are usually announced by the City or Region; check their notices if you see changes.
Landlords and basement units
A legal second unit downstairs puts a lot more water through the same old drain. If tenants report slow showers or a sewer smell, we cable and camera the line so you know whether it is a clog or a pipe fault.
A call-out, start to finish
- 1Call and describe the fixture, floor and symptom
- 2We arrive, lay drop cloths and shut the water where needed
- 3Trap pulled, line cabled or camera run to find the cause
- 4Fix explained, then cut, joined or replaced
- 5Water run through, joints checked, written note left
Answers our Mississauga crew gives most
Is my home in a flood-prone area?
The City and Credit Valley Conservation publish floodplain maps. Proximity to the creek is one factor.
Can you install a backwater valve in an older home?
Yes, after checking the lateral and obtaining the permit.
Why is my water discoloured?
Nearby water main work is a common cause. Run cold water briefly; if it persists, contact the Region.