- Housing
- 1960s bungalows and side-splits
- Pipe we find
- Copper, cast iron, clay
- Frequent call
- Main drain clogs
Homes and streets in Longmoor
Bungalows, back-splits and side-splits on wide lots make up most of the area, with schools and parks spread through the neighbourhood. Mature trees line many streets. Homes are often well kept and updated in stages, with plumbing behind the walls ranging from original to recently replaced.
Plumbing problems common here
- Basement flooding: parts of south-central Burlington were affected in the August 2014 storm.
- Old toilets using far more water than current models.
- Cast iron drains under basement slabs that have worn thin.
- Root intrusion in clay laterals under big trees.
- Split-level layouts with drains running at several levels to the stack.
Tell us the street and the build year and we will know what pipe to expect.
Jobs we get called for most
Longmoor homeowners frequently ask about basement flood prevention, combining backwater valves, downspout changes and sump pumps. Toilet repair and replacement of older fixtures are common, along with drain cleaning and camera inspections.
Before a renovation here, ask us to camera the lateral; an older clay pipe is far cheaper to deal with while the basement is already torn up.
Getting to you
Longmoor is a few minutes from the QEW via Guelph Line or Walkers Line. Street parking is usually easy. Call (365) 414-5748.
How a visit usually runs
- Run the main with root cutters
- Camera the lateral
- Check the main valve and heater
- Report what needs doing and in what order
Questions we get on this
Did the 2014 flood affect Longmoor?
Flooding was widespread across south and central Burlington. If your basement has a floor drain without a backwater valve, it is worth considering.
Can I get a subsidy for flood protection?
Halton Region has offered programs; check current terms with the Region before starting.
One call to (365) 414-5748 puts you through to a Burlington plumber.