
What Is a Drain Backup? Understanding the Causes, Signs, and Solutions for Toronto Homeowners
It starts with a gurgle and ends with a mess. Not only is dirty water backing up into your basement
Welcome to our plumbing blog — your trusted resource for practical, easy-to-follow advice designed for homes across Toronto and the GTA. With clear explanations and real-world tips, we help you understand how to maintain your plumbing system, prevent common drain problems, and know when it’s time to call a professional.

It starts with a gurgle and ends with a mess. Not only is dirty water backing up into your basement

You walk into your kitchen or bathroom and catch a foul odour that makes you pause. It smells like rotten

The water in the sink abruptly stops running while you’re doing the dishes. You attempt a quick plunger job and

You realize halfway through your morning shower that the water is slowly collecting around your feet rather than draining away.

You walk into your bathroom expecting that familiar clean scent — but instead, a foul sewer smell in your bathroom

You walk into your kitchen or bathroom, and there it is — that unpleasant, mysterious smell you just can’t place.

It always starts the same way — the water in your sink or shower begins draining slower than usual. Before

You walk down to your basement expecting to grab something from storage—and suddenly you’re hit with a strong, foul odour

You’re washing dishes when suddenly, the sink fills with murky water that just won’t go down. Or maybe your shower