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 […]
The holiday season is upon us. And while there may not be enough time to completely renovate or remodel your kitchen or bathroom before having guests over for Christmas, it’s the perfect time to set a goal for tackling the project this new year. JJ’s Plumbing has worked with many great clients to help them […]
We’ve definitely started to notice the temperature shift this season (though, it might not quite look like this snowy photo yet)! Before it gets too cold with freezing temperatures, it’s a good idea to take action and prepare your plumbing for the winter months. When water freezes and becomes ice, it expands. This causes pressure […]
With your plumbing equaling an average of 15% of the value of your home, your drainage system should be one of the first priorities. Fall is a good time to take the necessary steps to prevent clogging of your drains, causing possible damage to your property. Both fall and winter seasons lead to more debris, […]
This month on the blog, we’ve decided to share with our readers more “about us!” Part of the process in finding the right plumbing company to take care of your plumbing needs should be knowing more about the business: the awards, reviews and testimonials they’ve received, and who the people are that make up the […]
Polybutylene piping, otherwise known as “Poly B”, is becoming an issue for homeowners in the lower mainland, and really, across North America. It was installed in homes throughout the late 1970s to mid-90s, and is now causing some headaches for home owners, as unexpected issues are surfacing. If your home has Poly B pipes, do […]