Milliken Mills, in Markham's southwest around Kennedy Road, McCowan and Steeles, is a busy, family-focused neighbourhood of 1980s detached homes and townhouses, close to Pacific Mall and the Milliken GO station. Many homes here are multigenerational, and a busy household puts steady demand on drains that are now around forty years old.
When we get a call from Milliken Mills, it is often about water where it should not be: a floor drain pushing up during a storm, a kitchen sink that will not empty, or a sump pit that is filling faster than the pump can keep up.
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Drain backups here usually come from a combination of grease and food buildup in kitchen lines, years of wear on the main stack, and heavy summer storms that load the system all at once. We clear blockages with snaking or hydro jetting, then run a camera to make sure nothing structural is hiding behind the clog.
Sump pumps in 1980s homes are frequently original or close to it, and a pump that has sat quietly for years can fail the first time it really matters. We test the float, check the discharge line, replace tired pumps and add battery backups so the system keeps working through a power outage. Where it makes sense, we also discuss a backwater valve for added protection.
Many Milliken Mills homes also have basement apartments or extra kitchens that were added over the years, sometimes without much planning for drains. When one stack carries two kitchens and several bathrooms, clogs show up more often. We look at how everything connects and suggest practical fixes, from better cleanouts to regular maintenance cleaning, so a busy household is not dealing with the same backup every few months. If a line needs repair, we explain it clearly before any work begins.
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Milliken Mills Plumbing FAQs
Why does my basement floor drain back up only during storms?
Heavy rain can overload a partly blocked lateral or the municipal system. Clearing the line and adding a backwater valve are the usual fixes; a camera inspection tells us which you need.
How often should I test my sump pump?
Pour a bucket of water into the pit every few months and before spring thaw. If the pump does not start promptly and clear the water, call us.
Is a battery backup worth it?
Storms that cause flooding often knock out power too. A battery backup keeps pumping when the main pump cannot, which is exactly when you need it.