Common Plumbing Mistakes GTA Homeowners Make
Common Plumbing Mistakes GTA Homeowners Make
Avoid Costly Errors with Pro Tips
Plumbing mishaps hit GTA homes hard—Toronto’s old pipes, Mississauga floods. At Mele Plumbing, with 20+ years and a 4.9/5 rating on HomeStars, we’ve seen mistakes turn small into big. BBB accredited and CIPH certified, we’ll help—call 647-899-8704 or visit Emergency Plumbing!
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Mistake 1: Ignoring Small Leaks
Why It’s Bad: Drips rot—Brampton.
Cost: $1,000+—4.9/5 HomeStars.
Fix: Tighten or Pipe Repairs.
GTA Tip: Annex leaks—act.
Mistake 2: DIY Drain Clearing with Chemicals
Why It’s Bad: Damages—Etobicoke.
Cost: $2,000—Yelp.
Fix: Plunger or Drain Clearing.
GTA Tip: Toronto condos—worse.
Mistake 3: Not Winterizing Pipes
Why It’s Bad: Bursts—Markham.
Cost: $5,000—Winter Tips.
Fix: Insulate—647-899-8704.
GTA Tip: Vaughan -20°C—prep.
Mistake 4: Skipping Sump Pump Maintenance
Why It’s Bad: Floods—Mississauga.
Cost: $10,000—Google Reviews.
Fix: Test—Sump Pump.
GTA Tip: Toronto $1,750—don’t miss.
Mistake 5: Ignoring Backwater Valve Needs
Why It’s Bad: Sewage—Liberty Village.
Cost: $15,000—Backwater.
Fix: Install—Valves.
GTA Tip: High Park sewers—save.
Mistake 6: Guessing Pipe Problems
Why It’s Bad: Waste—The Beaches.
Cost: $500+—4.9/5 HomeStars.
Fix: Camera—Inspections.
GTA Tip: Toronto clay—see it.
Mistake 7: Delaying Lead Pipe Upgrades
Why It’s Bad: Poison—Annex.
Cost: Health + $3,000—Lead Pipes.
Fix: Swap—$3,400 rebate.
GTA Tip: Pre-1970—upgrade.
Why These Mistakes Hurt GTA Homes
Old: 60% pre-1970—Toronto.
Weather: Cracks—Markham.
DIY: Backfires—Liberty Village.
Density: Clogs—Etobicoke.
Rebates: $6,800—Flood-Proof.
How Mele Plumbing Helps
Fast: 24/7—647-899-8704.
Expertise: 20+—About Us.
Tech: Cameras—Services.
Rebates: File—Toronto.
Trust: CIPH.
Real GTA Lessons
Avoid Mistakes with Mele
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