Toronto homeowners have a lot to think about with their homes. Not only are they skyrocketing in value, but they’re usually a bit older. This can cause some problems for homeowners, where they’re plumbing systems may not be high quality in a home that was otherwise expensive. But smart Toronto homeowners know there’s a solution when it comes to their plumbing system, upgrading their water service, it’s a task our Toronto plumbers handle quite often. This service can end up saving your family and your wallet from the hazards of an older plumbing system. Here’s how:
Toronto Homes Are Aging
Many Toronto homes are aged and, while they have good bones as it were, they’re plumbing systems are simply not up to life in our modern world. They were built back when a family of six or seven shared one bathroom, and maybe even mostly used a separate structure for a toilet break. But nowadays, our homes usually have multiple bathrooms, washing machines, dishwashers, and any other amount of water-guzzling appliances and fixtures. So if you live in an older house and want to bring it into the 21st century (y’know, having two toilets in the house), you may have to get a water service upgrade.
With a water supply upgrade, a plumbing professional can come in and assess how your water supply lines are doing, and can upgrade them so that your home can get all the water it needs, day or night. In doing so, you can get that extra shower or sink and not have to worry about running out of water when you need it most. Plus, homes that can handle today’s water demands are much more likely to retain and increase in value as time goes on. After all, would you want to buy a home with an outdated plumbing system? So getting that water upgrade can actually make you money in the long run, and that’s a pretty smart reason to consider it.
Consider An Upgrade During A Renovation
Upgrading your water service is also important for any major renovations you may be considering. If a second bathroom, a complete redo in an existing bathroom, or any renovation that involves moving or introducing more plumbing appliances, is on your mind, you’ll need a water service upgrade. This is because you can’t just add pipes to a plumbing system however you want. Each extra pipe will affect the entire system and maybe lead to a drop in water pressure. With a water supply upgrade, your pipes can be redone to ensure you don’t sacrifice anything in getting that renovation finished.
Eliminate Lead Contamination in Your Water Supply
But one of the most important reasons to upgrade your service isn’t about performance or saving money, it’s about staying safe. Toronto’s lead issue affects a large amount of the population due to the extensive use of lead pipes and fixtures in the plumbing. The effects of lead poisoning, and consuming small amounts of lead over long periods of time, are well documented and extremely harmful, especially to young and developing children and teenagers. The only way to completely remove lead from your water supply is to replace any pipes and fixtures with new lead-free pipes. Then you can enjoy your water without worrying about how it may be harming you in the long run.
