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Backwater Valve Installation in Toronto

Backwater Valve Installation in Toronto

Protect Your Home with Backwater Valve Installation

A backwater valve is a critical safeguard against sewer backups, preventing wastewater from flowing back into your home during heavy rains or system overloads. Our professional backwater valve installation services in Toronto and the GTA ensure your property is equipped to handle extreme weather conditions, keeping your home safe and dry. Trust our experienced team for seamless installation and peace of mind.

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Will Wong

Had a clog in the pipe under my kitchen sink. Elvis was very nice and informative in explaining the situation on what the issue was and how to further prevent it in the future. The service to fix the problem was quick and not a big mess. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your positive review. Let us know if we can help you. Sincerely, Dr. Pipe.

G Smart

I am beyond happy with the toilet replacement service done by Elvis! He was very nice, explained everything. It’s an old house, so not 100% standard and required some elbow grease. He put in a great effort, not just with the replacement, but cleaning the area, and dealing with some tricky parts. The price was also very fair. I would definitely recommend or call again. Thank you, Elvis!!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the good review. Let us know if you need more plumbing work. Sincerely, Max and Elvis

Cheryl Wallach

Elvis was great! He came the same day and fixed everything so quickly. Highly recommend

Response from the owner:Hi Cheryl. Thank you for your business. Always pleasure to work for you. Sincerely, Max and Elvis

Kobra

Can’t say enough good things about this company. Professional, courteous, and really good at what they do. Most importantly, they do professional work for a reasonable rate, unlike most plumbers in town. Add these guys to your Rolodex and forget the rest.

Response from the owner:Kobra, thank you for sharing your positive review! It’s very important for us to read such great words. It was a pleasure to help you. Always yours, Dr. Pipe.

DJ Short

Elvis was great, was very respectful, knew what he was doing, very thorough, even retested twice. He put away things back under the sink that he didn’t move, great plumber and would use again, because of Elvis.

Response from the owner:Thank you, DJ Short, for your kind review! We are here to help you with any plumbing-related issues! Best regards, Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services.

William Ryu

Elvis did excellent work on what I thought was a sewer drain problem but turned out to be something else. After the first visit, Elvis explained to me in detail his thought process, including drawing diagrams for me on his phone, and gave his recommendations. He then came out for a second visit to install a new toilet and check the drain line, which improved my initial toilet plumbing issue. The work was done carefully, cleanly, and Elvis satisfied my curiosity by answering all my questions while he was doing his work. In the end I feel I can trust these guys to just do work that is required, while keeping my informed, so I understand the what, why, and how. High recommendations from me.

Response from the owner:William Ryu, thank you for your business! Dr. Pipe is really appreciate your review. We were happy to help you. Have a good day!

mtlebay

We were fortunate enough to have the Dream Team of Elvis and Justin come today to tackle our laundry list of issues, which were quickly and efficiently resolved. Elvis remembered us from 2 years ago too! We are very satisfied customers and highly recommend this company–they are great.

Response from the owner:Hi, mtlebay! Thank you for sharing your positive review and desire to recommend us. We are happy to see our clients satisfied. Have a good day!

C T

Elvis was fantastic, trouble shoot leak from main floor bathroom to basement. Helped fixed toilet too and basement sink leak and helped cauked bathroom crack from shower handle to fix leak. Professional and fast, highly recommended!!!

Response from the owner:Hi C T. It’s always a pleasure to help you. We are trying to do the best for our clients. Thank you for your business.

Md sumon Ali

Very good service thank you

Response from the owner:Md sumon Ali, thank you for your high value! We were happy to help you.

Ian T-W

We live in an 85-year-old building with some original fixtures. Since we moved into the building 15 years ago, I had been putting off some plumbing issues which should have been addressed at least 15 years before we moved in. I was hoping that things could wait until I retired and then we could do a complete reno. Such was not to be, and my significant other was very displeased to put it mildly.

I reached out to several plumbers suggested by our property manager. None of them seemed very interested in the work. I suppose they were all too aware of the challenges which older buildings can present. I then reached out to several more plumbers after doing some online searching.

Dr. Pipe got back to me with an estimate within an hour of my uploading to their contact page a description of the work needed along with photos. They said they could have a plumber out to me the following morning.

I was very impressed by Elvis, the plumber who showed up shortly after 9:00 the next morning. Whenever there was an issue, he would clearly explain what the issue was and the ways in which it could be addressed without attempting to sway me one way or the other. He was very conscientious and had an incredible work ethic. Although it was going to be a two-day job, rather than stopping at 5:00 on the first day, Elvis worked until 8:00 in the evening to ensure that we had a functioning toilet and water in our kitchen.

Would definitely recommend Dr. Pipe to anyone in need of a plumber. Not only did they fix our plumbing issues, they also saved my marriage.

Response from the owner:Ian T-W, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We completely understand the challenges that older buildings can present, and we’re thrilled that Elvis was able to help make the process smooth and stress-free for you. Going above and beyond to ensure your home remained functional—and keeping everyone happy—is exactly the level of service we strive for at Dr. Pipe. We’re so glad we could help resolve your plumbing issues (and maybe even save a marriage along the way!). Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Elvis.

What is a Backwater Valve?

Remember 2013? Record-breaking floods swamped the city of Toronto so badly that the subway system was shut down and tens of thousands of us were without power. It was a devastating incident that caused a lot of damage and cost a lot of money to fix. Many people were left wondering what they could have done to prevent the damage and there is an answer – a backwater valve installation. A backwater valve is a simple but extremely helpful installation that prevents sewage from backing up the main line into your home.  Water and waste can flow out of your home but when anything comes back up the line, it forces the valve closed and stops it from flooding into your home.

How Does a Backwater Valve Work?

A backwater valve is essentially an insurance policy on your drains. When all is going smoothly, the backwater valve doesn’t actually do anything. But as we saw in 2013, when the weather gets out of control or if there’s an issue with your main sewer line, things can go wrong. If the main line is no longer able to handle the flow of water due to clogs or high volume, it can back up into your home. When the water backs up, it triggers the valve to close, shutting off the flow and effectively sealing your drain before the flooding can reach the inside of your home.

The Benefits of Backwater Valves

It does not matter how organized you are in your home, the foul smells from clogged pipes can ruin the ambiance of your home. It may not always be possible to prevent overland flooding, but the installation of backwater valves can help reduce the sewage related problems if you live in a low-lying area.

A sewage backwater valve is a fixture installed on a sewer line or drain line in the building foundation of your basement or home in order to prevent sewer backflows. There are a number of different backwater valves, each of which may differ in the tightness of their seals, ease of operation, and complexity.

The flap or check valves are simpler to use. These allow the sewage to flow out of the home and will close immediately after, thus preventing the backflow of the sewage. Comparatively, gate valves are more complex, but also require you to operate them when the flooding is occurring. Gate valves supply a tighter seal than flap valves.

How Much Does a Backwater Valve Installation Cost?

Many factors can affect the cost of a backwater valve installation.  If you have a small home it may be just a few hundred dollars to have your backflow valve installed.  A larger building that requires more valves will, of course, have a higher cost. Backwater valve maintenance which requires a professional plumber to inspect the installation every few years is also something you need to keep in mind as part of the expense.  That said, it’s more than worth it to have a backwater valve installed for all the damage and inconvenience it can prevent. The City of Toronto offers a substantial rebate program for homeowners getting a backwater valve installed.  We have extensive experience in dealing with these rebates and can assist you in filing your claim. Additionally, it’s worth remembering how much money you stand to save by having a valve installed then next time you need it.  The cost of installing a valve today is far more affordable than the cost of repairing flood damage down the road.

Backwater Valve Installation Rebate

The City of Toronto actually requires you to have a backwater valve. In order to facilitate the installation and to make sure that they are working properly the City of Toronto administered a special subsidy called New Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program.

With this subsidy, you can get up to 80% of the invoiced cost (up to a maximum of $1,250) including eligible labour, materials, permit, and taxes. However, only a city-licensed plumber can do the work in order to be eligible for the refund. If you try to install the valve yourself and it results in damages the city can’t be held liable. That’s why you should always call a licensed plumber to get the job done right the first time.

Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing are licensed by the City of Toronto and all of our work is eligible for this subsidy.

What You Can Expect Choosing Us for the Installation

Our team of qualified and licensed plumbers will help you in your backwater valve issues quickly and professionally. You can expect every aspect of our work to be done right including:

• We can help you claim your City of Toronto flood prevention rebate;

• A proven history of backwater valve installations in Toronto;

• Fully documented installation process to help expedite your City of Toronto flood prevention rebate claim;

• Honest and fair pricing up front;

• A team of fully bonded and insured professionals;

• Thorough testing after work is complete to make sure everything functions properly;

• Trade license verified and fully up to date certification;

• A clean house after our work is finished.

How to Choose the Right Plumber for the Job

If your home is prone to basement floods and sewage backups, you need to install a backwater valve. It’s definitely not a DIY job so you need to call in professional plumbers to handle the task. Here are some tips on how to choose the right plumber for the task.

1. Check If They’ve Done a Backwater Valve Installation Before

As mentioned before, this installation process is quite intricate and requires some experience. The plumbers need to determine the right location for the pipe, dig a trench and expose about 4 to 5 feet of sewer pipe, grade the soil around the pipe to ensure it has the right amount of slope before they install the valve. They also need to be careful when they refill the trench in order to ensure the valve body isn’t damaged by soil pressure or concrete. This requires skill and knowledge of the process so don’t hesitate to ask your plumber if they’ve done backwater valve installation in the past before you hire them.

2. Consider the Quote Carefully

Most municipalities offer subsidies for backwater valve installation so you won’t have to spend too much money on the project. Before you hire a plumber, make sure they’ve taken these subsidies into account. You should check with you municipalities to see if they offer the subsidy and how you can claim them.

3. Licenses

Backwater valve installation must be performed by a licensed professional so before you hire a plumber, check their licenses and certifications. You should hire a plumber who has any of the licenses mentioned below:

• ENG license
• Master Plumbing License
• Plumbing License
• WSIB

What our Customers Say?

Do you need a trustworthy plumber? If so, look at online reviews from homeowners in Toronto and the GTA.

At Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing, we let our customers loudly toot our horn! Our work speaks for itself. Our customers highly recommend our variety of plumbing services. They give us many five-star reviews on Google Map.