Plumbing guides
Plain-English answers to the most common plumbing problems, for homeowners in Victoria.
Greater Victoria Home Plumbing Calendar
A free month-by-month checklist for homeowners in Victoria.
Cold Snaps in Victoria: Protecting Pipes That Never Expect to Freeze
Victoria drops below freezing on only about ten nights a year, so pipes here are rarely protected. What to do before and during a cold snap.
Do I Have Poly-B? How to Tell and What to Do About It
How to spot Poly-B (polybutylene) pipe in a Greater Victoria home, why insurers ask about it, and your options for replacing it.
Who Owns the Sewer Lateral? A Greater Victoria Homeowner's Guide
Which part of the sewer pipe is yours, which is the municipality's, the signs a lateral is failing and what to expect from a repair.
How Old Is My Hot Water Tank?
Find your hot water tank's age from the label, spot the signs of a failing tank and plan a replacement before it leaks.
Burst Pipe? Your First Ten Minutes
Step by step: what to do in the first few minutes after a pipe bursts in your Greater Victoria home, to limit damage and get it fixed.
Hiring a Plumber in BC: Certification, Gas Work and Permits
What certifications to look for when hiring a plumber in Victoria, who can work on gas lines in BC, and which jobs need permits.
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