Markham area · 1970s to 1980s
Plumbers in Angus Glen
Angus Glen is known for its golf course and its generous custom homes. Bigger houses mean more bathrooms, longer pipe runs and more places for small problems to hide.
- Crews familiar with how this neighbourhood was piped
- Main shut-off and pipe material checked on every call
- Price before work, tested before we leave
Homes and pipes in Angus Glen
Most homes in Angus Glen were built from the late 1990s through the 2010s, many to custom plans. They often have four or more bathrooms, large soaker tubs, multiple water heaters or a high-capacity tankless unit, in-ground irrigation and sometimes a hydronic heating system. Supply lines are typically PEX or copper, with ABS drains and well-equipped mechanical rooms.
With so many fixtures spread over a large footprint, leaks can go unnoticed for a long time, especially in rarely used guest bathrooms. A periodic walk-through of every tap and toilet, and a look at the water meter, can catch issues early.
Calls this corner of town makes
- Irrigation backflow devices needing annual testing.
- Recirculation pumps on hot water lines wearing out.
- Large soaker tubs with leaking drain or overflow seals.
- Water softeners and filtration systems requiring service.
In-ground sprinkler systems usually have a testable backflow device, which our backflow prevention testing page explains. If a soaker tub is overdue for an upgrade, see bathtub installation.
Through the seasons here
Irrigation systems require to be blown out in fall and opened carefully in spring; a frozen backflow device can crack and spray when the water is turned back on. Large homes with long runs to distant bathrooms can also see slow hot water delivery in winter, which a working recirculation pump helps fix.
Keeping a large home running well
With several water heaters, softeners, filters and pumps, large homes benefit from a simple maintenance schedule. Flush water heaters annually, change filter cartridges on time, check softener salt monthly and test the sump pump each spring. We can help you put together a checklist suited to your house.
Many Angus Glen homeowners travel during winter. Before heading off, close the main water valve or at least isolate the irrigation and outdoor taps, and leave the heat at a safe temperature. Ask a neighbour to check in. Our vacation plumbing brief has a fuller checklist for longer trips, including what to do with the water heater while you are away.
Getting hold of a plumber
We serve Angus Glen from Kennedy Road to Warden and from Major Mackenzie north to Elgin Mills, along with nearby Berczy Village and Cathedraltown. Call (365) 334-6254 and we will explain the plan before any work begins.
Some homes here sit on long driveways behind gates. Let us know the access code or meet us at the gate, and tell us where the mechanical room is so we can head there without wandering through the house.
We also leave a short written note of what we did, which is handy when several people look after the house.
Large homes with long runs to distant bathrooms can also see slow hot water delivery in winter, which a working recirculation pump helps fix.
From the job notes of Plumbers in Markham
Local file · Angus Glen
Under the floors in Angus Glen
| Item | What we usually find |
|---|---|
| Main era | 1970s to 1980s |
| Supply pipe | Copper, early poly-b |
| Drains and sewer | ABS or cast iron, clay or PVC lateral |
| Watch for | Pinhole leaks, aging stacks, original floor drains with no backwater valve |
A general picture of the housing stock. Renovations change what is behind any one wall.
First checks on a call here
- Where the main shut-off and meter sit, and whether the valve still turns
- Age and type of the water heater and its venting
- Floor drain, cleanout and any backwater valve
- Supply pipe material visible in the basement ceiling