Rapid spring melting often results in saturated or even flooding properties. Prevent the water outside from winding up in your basement by evaluating your drainage, testing the sump pump, and checking for leaks when you turn your lawn service taps back on.
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What You Need to Know About Turning the Outdoor Faucet Back On…
…And Preventing Costly Repairs As we enjoy this uncharacteristically warm winter here in Calgary, many homeowners are turning their outdoor faucets back on much earlier than usual, whether it’s to wash the car, spray off the patio, or just to run water for yard work purposes. You may be one of these homeowners, and if
Spring Sewer Backups
How a Backwater Valve Can Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars It will be spring in Calgary soon enough, and Calgary plumbers know what to expect — flooded basements. We’re not talking about leaky foundations. We specifically mean sewage backup from the main line, which happens when spring run-off overwhelms city sewer lines. When