Everything Homeowners Need To Know About Lead Pipes: The Hidden Risks Of Older Homes Welcome to our comprehensive guide that uncovers the secrets and risks hidden within the plumbing systems of older homes. As a trusted plumbing company, we understand the paramount importance of protecting your family’s health and well-being. In this blog post, we…
The fact remains that older homes mean old plumbing and if nothing has been updated you may be in for quite a sticker shock! There are some things that you should be aware of if you’re moving into an old home and here at John the plumber Kingston we’re going to give you some tips of what to look for, pre purchase.
Houses settle, and older houses in Brockville settle even more. Occasional creaks and groans are common as they (and us!) get older. Temperature fluctuations can also cause some interesting noises in out wood framed homes. But what about your plumbing? Banging in the walls, hissing sounds, random flushing of your toilet…what does that noise mean?
If there is one call we get that outnumbers all others, it’s blocked drains. Tubs, sinks, toilets and laundry tubs are all susceptible to becoming blocked or clogged. Worse still, your main drain from your home out to the city property line can get blocked for any number of reasons; this is the one we are going to focus on today.
