Only a couple of weeks until it is officially winter—but, we have already felt it in the air with the cooler temperature, at times reaching below zero. When water freezes and becomes ice, it expands, causing pressure within pipes. This can lead to significant damage, and increased and unexpected cost to repair, which could have […]
We have been fairly fortunate so far this fall, with minimum rainfall, but the forecast ahead—and because we live in British Columbia—is calling for rain. All of the colourful leaves are starting to fall from the trees, often ending up in places near your drains. With the combination of fallen leaves and rain water, this […]
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: drain cleaning in fall is a perfect time to take the required steps to prevent clogging of your drains. It is critical to maintain your drain tiles by properly cleaning them every 12 to 18 months. The fall and winter seasons lead to more debris to […]
The summer and fall months are great times to focus on home improvements. Due to the drier weather, we recommend starting with projects that are more challenging to tackle in the late fall and winter, when it is cold and wet outside. It also is a great time to take on projects that would be […]
This month on the blog, we thought it would be nice to share more about JJ’s Plumbing, your local plumber. We pride ourselves on our commitment to meeting our clients’ needs. We stand by our feelings that no job is ever too big or too small. Whether you are building or renovating a home, are […]
A blocked outside drain has the chance of creating a disaster for you as a homeowner, if you are not on top of your drain cleaning and maintenance. You should plan for maintaining your drain tiles by properly cleaning them every 12 to 18 months. Doing so can lead to major cost savings down the […]
Spring has definitely sprung! While it’s a good time for spring cleaning of your home—like going through old clothes, de-cluttering and cleaning things around the house like windows and baseboards—part of this process can be taking on plumbing tasks! See our four plumbing tips that can save you money this spring-time. Find water leaks. Make […]
Was your home built throughout the late 1970s to mid-1990s? Chances are your home plumbing was installed using polybutylene piping, otherwise known as “Poly B.” Issues have surfaced with Poly B piping, and it’s becoming so problematic that home insurance industries, like BCAA, are making changes to insurance policies related to the type of plumbing […]
The fall and winter months can be hard on your drain system, with debris like dirt and leaves potentially building up and clogging your drain. It is important to plan for maintaining your drain tiles by properly cleaning them every 12 to 18 months. Doing this can lead to significant cost savings down the road, […]
Do you have any New Year’s resolutions this year? This month, we’re sharing some plumbing resolutions that are easy to achieve in 2019. JJ’s Plumbing’s 4 home improvement resolutions: Renovate or update your bathroom or kitchen! It’s easy with our support. What are you waiting for? You’ve been wanting to upgrade your kitchen and/or bathroom […]