- Housing
- Pre-war and postwar homes
- Pipe we find
- Galvanized, cast iron, clay
- Frequent call
- Repiping, stack work
Homes and streets in West Hamilton
Westdale was one of Canada's early planned suburbs, laid out in the 1920s with brick homes on curving streets. Nearby areas include Ainslie Wood, with postwar houses and many student rentals near the university, and newer pockets toward the Escarpment. The common thread is older homes with original or partly updated plumbing.
Plumbing problems common here
- Old drain lines of cast iron and clay, with roots from mature street trees.
- Lead or galvanized service lines in some of the oldest houses.
- Worn toilets and fixtures in rentals that see heavy use.
- Converted homes with extra bathrooms added onto old stacks.
- Water quality questions where older pipes remain.
Tell us the street and the build year and we will know what pipe to expect.
Jobs we get called for most
Common jobs in West Hamilton include toilet installation to replace older or broken fixtures, and water filtration systems for owners concerned about older pipes. Drain cleaning and repairs to cast iron stacks round out the list.
Student rentals near the university see far more daily use than a typical family home, so traps, toilets and shower valves wear quickly. Landlords often book a check between terms.
Getting to you
West Hamilton is reached from Burlington via Highway 403 or Plains Road and York Boulevard, about fifteen minutes from central Burlington. Call (365) 414-5748.
How a visit usually runs
- Survey the supply and drain lines
- Pressure test where leaks are suspected
- Camera the stack and lateral
- Plan staged replacement
Questions we get on this
Is lead pipe still found in Hamilton?
Some older homes still have lead service lines. The City of Hamilton can tell you about your address and any replacement program.
Do you work for landlords?
Yes, including student rentals, with access arranged with tenants.
One call to (365) 414-5748 puts you through to a Burlington plumber.