The houses here
The area around Lake Wilcox has older cottages and modest homes that have been rebuilt or replaced, plus large new subdivisions in Oak Ridges and Jefferson. New homes use modern materials; older ones may still have original lines.
Common plumbing problems
- Older homes with tired lines near Lake Wilcox.
- New homes with sump pumps and builder fixtures.
- Basement bathrooms and finishing work.
- Water heater replacements.
- Hard water.
Local notes
Richmond Hill has its own building department. The moraine's groundwater is protected, and work near Lake Wilcox may involve the conservation authority.
If your home was once a cottage, check the age of the service line and drains.
How we help
- Update older lines.
- Upgrade sumps.
- Finish basements.
- Replace tanks.
The pipes behind the walls in Oak Ridges: pipes, drains and houses
| Typical houses | Oak Ridges homes on the moraine |
|---|---|
| Supply pipes | copper and PEX |
| Drains | ABS, some septic |
On the Oak Ridges Moraine the water table sits high in places, so sump pits in lakeside streets can cycle all spring. We size the discharge and check the float throw to stop short-cycling.
We check sumps and backups.
Questions people ask us
Do you go into Richmond Hill?
Yes, mainly the northern part near Oak Ridges.