Plumbing Defects

Traps and drains need to be inspected to ensure they are properly secured in order to avoid any water leaks or mechanical damage

Review and esure that floor drains are connected into the main plumbing when renovations are been done to meet the minimum code requirements and avoid material and water damage

The “S” trap is prohibited under the Uniform Plumbing Code throughout Ontario. This is because the “S” trap will siphon or suck water out from the trap which will end up releasing methane (sewer) gases into the home. So, it is a code violation and if you are doing remodeling, you will have to replace it.

There are two areas in your bathtub spout that can corrode and impact the diverter's function. The threads on the screw that connects the pipe to the spout can corrode or crack, and the spout's finish can corrode, flake off, and cause blockages. In severe cases, if such damage is left untreated and you continually attempt to use your shower or tub, water can trickle along the pipe and saturate the inside of the wall. If the shower faucet diverter is stuck because the washers are old and have broken or the plastic valve diverter inside the pipe has broken, then it is time to replace the faucet itself. The diverter is not an overly expensive mechanism to buy and replacing it may be easier than attempting to fix it.

It is all to common to find leaks in the ceiling or wall in a condo with a thermal imager. Everything look fine to the naked eye but it is clear that there is a leak when the walls and ceiling are scanned with a thermal Imager