Technology and convenience are key factors influencing fixture design as well as installations, making your home much more functional, economical and stylish. Why not have a practical and personalized experience? Homeowners, young and old alike, are driving the demand for these more stylish  “smart” fixtures in both the bathroom and kitchen. In addition, COVID-19 has accelerated the installation of touchless fixtures and smart technologies in both residential and commer...

Established by the World Plumbing Council, March 11 is an important day for the plumbing industry all around the world. Besides the celebration, competitions and activities plumbers participate in, it also gives us pause to share with the communities we serve about overall health, sustainability and prosperity. Plumbers are always thinking about how we can improve the quality of life thru safe sanitation and water conservation for all of us. Let’s look at some facts on how plumbi...

Our PipeMasters team takes pride in offering discounts to the seniors in our communities. Plumbing services are an essential part of every household and they can often be a costly challenge for seniors on a budget. To help seniors get their repair services done in a more affordable and easy way, we provide seniors with a 10% discount. This 10% discount is applicable on all our plumbing services that include the installation, repair or upgrade of fixtures and appliances. Now you can get a disc...

Commercial renovations can be really challenging and full of unexpected, costly surprises. An experienced commercial plumber can help avoid these situations and stay on budget. Often the mechanical services can vary widely in commercial settings. It’s important to have up to date base building specs and drawing to keep track of all updates and changes that have been made. If these are lacking, you need to include a contingency in case of hidden surprises are uncovered. Let’s look ...

Thinking about renovating?  Before you can begin any work towards improving your property, you need the right permits to ensure compliance with Ontario’s Building Code Act. Most work requires a permit, including all plumbing work, bathroom & kitchen in your home.  Obtaining permits avoids many potential problems down the line—from voiding your homeowners’ insurance to making it more difficult to sell your home later on, not to mention substandard wor...

The last couple of years presented additional challenges to the Plumbing Industry, COVID, a hot housing market and now a significant shift in interest rates. Challenges remain with labour and materials. Finally, customers are interested in more environmentally friendly options, like water and cost savings. Smart Technology continues to factor heavily in fixture design as well as installations to be more functional, economical and stylish. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, including to...

Kitchens and bathrooms are the life of your house. Spring time in Canada often is renovating season, where projects to upgrade kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces is at the forefront. Unfortunately, some of these projects will come across unexpected issues during demolition that will add on to the costs and necessities of the job. Plumbing concerns are frequently among these unexpected issues that don’t get noticed until the demolition process. Here are a few examples of plumbing iss...

Is your water bill more than expected? When your bill is higher than normal, it’s important to track down the cause and correct it as soon as possible. Let’s look at the top reasons for a high water bill, and what you can do: 1: Leaky/Running Toilets Toilets account for about a third of water use for the average home. A running or leaky toilet can waste up to a staggering 24,000 litres per month and add hundreds to a water bill. 2: Leaky Faucets & Fixtures Leaky faucet fixt...

As a business owner, property manager or landlord, you have to act quickly and decisively when it comes to repairs and maintenance in your building systems. Plumbing is plumbing, right? While some of the principles and skills needed are similar, there is a big difference on the commercial side with its public spaces, building complexes, and high rises. This is much more extensive and sophisticated work and is much more demanding than residential plumbing.  Commercial plumbers are a...

Winter is here, and we just recently experienced a cyclone bomb that mostly affected the US with cold temps, lots of snow and wind. Are your home’s pipes able to withstand any sudden changes or lower than usual temperatures? As plumbers, we are particularly focused on the potential problems that could occur to your pipes during the coldest months of the year.  Frozen indoor pipes The simplest method of preventing your indoor pipes from freezing is to make sure you maintain an...