Protecting Your Home from Spring Leaks Summary: March means transitioning from freezing nights to rainy spring days. We want to help you check your outdoor hose bibs for hidden winter damage. Finding a split pipe now prevents a flooded basement later. We often see unexpected freezing happen when sudden cold...
5 Quick Fixes for Low Winter Water Pressure
Why Is My Water Pressure Low in Winter? Most winter water pressure drops in Surrey are caused by partially frozen pipes, sediment buildup in fixtures, or a failing pressure-reducing valve. When temperatures dip below freezing, the water inside your lines can begin to crystallize. This restricts flow before the pipe...
Why Pipes Burst in Cold Snaps (Prevention)
Protecting Your Pipes Before the Next Freeze We don't get many hard freezes in the Lower Mainland, which is exactly why they catch so many homeowners off guard. One night of -5°C (23°F) weather, and suddenly there's water pouring through a basement ceiling. The thing is, burst pipes aren't random...
Prevent Costly Washer Hose Failures
Insurance companies frequently cite washing machine hose failures as one of the leading causes of water damage claims in homes. Those rubber supply lines behind your washer are under constant pressure 24 hours a day. When they fail, they don't trickle. They burst. Most homeowners never think about these hoses...
Protect Your Home on Vacation: Water Shut-Offs
Turning off your home's water supply before vacation is one of the best ways to protect your property. Water leaks can occur at any time. These leaks become particularly dangerous when you're away and unaware of the situation. A faulty appliance could flood your home for days if you leave...