Markham Village grew up around Main Street North and Highway 7, and its oldest streets still hold postwar bungalows, split-levels and a handful of much earlier houses near the historic core. The neighbourhood's tall trees and deep lots are a big part of its charm, and they are also one of the main reasons we get called here.
Homeowners around Robinson Street, Wootten Way and the streets near Markham Museum often tell us their basement drain has been slow for years and then suddenly stops. By the time it backs up, the underlying issue has usually been building quietly underground for a long while.
Plumbing in Markham Village Homes
Root intrusion is the story of Markham Village sewers. Roots find the tiny gaps in older clay pipe joints, grow into a net that catches paper and grease, and eventually block the line. Snaking clears the blockage for a while, but the roots return. When a camera shows repeated root masses, offset joints or a sagging section, a partial or full sewer line replacement is often the lasting fix.
We start with a camera inspection and walk you through the footage so you can see what we see. If cleaning and hydro jetting can buy you years, we say so. If the pipe is failing, we explain the replacement options, what the excavation will involve on your lot, and how we restore the yard afterward. Older homes here are also good candidates for a backwater valve once the lateral is sound.
Inside the house, many older Markham Village homes still have original cast-iron stacks and floor drains. Cast iron rusts from the inside, and scale narrows the pipe until drains slow down across the whole basement. We check the stack during any drain call and tell you whether it has years left or should be replaced alongside the sewer work.
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Markham Village Plumbing FAQs
How do I know if tree roots are in my sewer line?
Repeated slow drains, gurgling toilets and backups that come back weeks after a snaking are classic signs. A camera inspection confirms it and shows how far the roots extend.
Will hydro jetting fix root problems for good?
Jetting removes roots thoroughly, but it cannot seal the joint they came through. On sound pipe it can buy a long break; on cracked or offset pipe, replacement is usually the better investment.
Do I need to replace the whole sewer line?
Not always. If the damage is limited to one section, a spot repair may do. We base the recommendation on what the camera shows along the full length of the line.
Who is responsible for the sewer pipe under the street?
The homeowner is typically responsible for the private portion of the lateral on their property. For anything on the City side, we recommend contacting the City of Markham to confirm.