The Importance of Sump Pumps in Preventing Basement Flooding

As spring arrives and the winter snow begins to thaw, many homeowners face the risk of basement flooding, which can lead to costly damages and health hazards like mold growth. Sump pumps play a vital role in safeguarding your home from these issues by efficiently removing excess water from your basement.
So what is a backwater valve and do I need one?

Backwater valves are often confused with a backflow preventer. Though they do essentially work in the same manner, they are two different things.
Plumbing Issues That Cannot Wait

We often get phone calls at John the Plumber Ottawa from people in a panic because they are having major plumbing issues. Sometimes water is pouring out of the ceiling, other times a toilet flooding. Basements are another panic phone call, and rightly so. Water can quickly cause severe damage in your home. A phone call to a local plumbing company in Ottawa is the right thing to do.