A changing area
Northern Vaughan along Teston Road has transformed in recent years. Large new subdivisions sit beside older rural properties, some with private wells and septic systems. New homes come with PEX supply and sump pits; older properties may have pressure tanks, water softeners and treatment systems.
Common calls
- New-home deficiencies like leaking fittings or loose fixtures
- Sump pumps running constantly in new subdivisions
- Well pressure tank and switch problems
- Water softener connections
- Hose bibs and outdoor taps
New construction notes
New subdivisions often have high water tables while grading settles. Sump pumps may run more than expected in the first few years. Run the sump outlet out far from the walls and keep it from icing up. Builder warranty programs under Tarion may cover some defects; check your coverage before arranging repairs.
Keep a list of issues in your first year and report them under warranty within the required periods.
Typical services
See sump pump repair, water pressure problems and leak detection.
Water pressure in new subdivisions
Some newer homes have pressure-reducing valves on the main line, especially where municipal pressure is high. A failing PRV can cause low pressure, banging pipes or dripping relief valves. Testing pressure with a gauge at a hose bib shows whether the valve is doing its job. In closed systems with a backflow preventer, an expansion tank near the water heater protects against pressure spikes.
Older properties
Older farmhouses and rural homes along Teston Road may have wells and septic. We check pressure tanks, switches and water treatment, and give septic-friendly advice.
Our basement walk-through in Teston
- Main shut-off. We find it, turn it, and tell you if the wheel handle or ball valve still seals.
- Water heater. Read the date off the rating plate, look for rust at the fittings and test the relief valve.
- Floor drain and cleanout. Check the trap holds water and the cleanout cap comes off.
- Sump pit. Fill-test the pump and see where the discharge lands outside.
- Exposed supply. Note copper, PEX, poly-B or galvanized, and any green or white crust at the joints.