Plumbing in North Ajax

Homes and plumbing in North Ajax

North Ajax filled in during the town's big growth years, when farmland north of Rossland Road became subdivisions of two-storey detached homes, semis and townhouses. Many of these houses were finished by large builders with standard layouts and basements left unfinished.

The pipes are newer: PEX or copper feeding taps, ABS under floors and a sump crock in nearly every basement. That means fewer age-related failures, but a different list of things to watch.

Common problems we see

Newer homes still have problems; they just tend to start in different places.

• Sump pumps failing during storms or power cuts
• Builder-grade fixtures and shut-offs wearing out
• Basement rough-ins being turned into bathrooms
• Water heaters from the original build reaching replacement age

Services most asked for

North Ajax keeps us busy with sump pump repair, battery backup pumps and basement bathroom rough-ins. Water softeners are also common requests once families notice the scale on new fixtures.

Getting to you

We reach North Ajax by Rossland Road, Taunton Road and the north ends of Harwood and Salem. Townhouse complexes sometimes have visitor-only parking, so let us know where we should leave the van.

What a visit looks like

Many North Ajax homes have the mechanical room in a corner of an unfinished basement, which makes our work easier. We look at the sump pit, the water heater, and the PEX manifold if there is one, then get on with the job you called about.

For homes where the basement is being finished, we like to visit before the drywall goes up. That is the time to move a cleanout, add an access panel for the main, or put in shut-offs for a future wet bar. It also lets us check that the builder's rough-in drains are clear and properly capped.

Owners often ask about their builder's warranty. If your home is still covered, check that before booking, as some issues may fall to the builder.

Nearby areas

Nottingham, just to the side, has homes of a similar age and layout. Sump pumps and basement finishes are the main topics there as well. See our page on Nottingham.

For any home north of Rossland, the quickest way to get help is to call and describe what you see. A plumber answers, asks a few questions, and tells you plainly whether it can wait or needs attention today.

Finally, many North Ajax homes have rented water heaters installed when the house was new. If yours is reaching fifteen years or so, it is worth reading our page on rented versus owned heaters before deciding what comes next.