TL;DR Saving water and keeping your garden green this summer is surprisingly easy when you install a rain barrel to catch those spring showers. This simple weekend project takes minimal tools and gives you an eco-friendly way to water your plants. The team at South Surrey Plumbing has put together...
Don’t Wait: DIY Window Well Drain Check
Inspect Window Well Drains Before Heavy Rain Hits Window wells with clogged or missing drains are a common cause of basement flooding during atmospheric river events. When heavy rain parks over the Lower Mainland for days, water has nowhere to go except through egress windows. The frustrating part? A 20-minute...
10 Rainwater Harvesting Tips for Homeowners
Ready to turn BC's abundant rainfall into a valuable resource? We've installed hundreds of rainwater harvesting systems across the Lower Mainland, and homeowners consistently tell us they wish they'd started sooner. From simple rain barrels to sophisticated collection systems, here's everything you need to know about harvesting rainwater at your...
The Real Deal: Greywater & Rainwater Recycling
Greywater rainwater recycling systems help solve our planet's growing water crisis. The IPCC's sixth report (2022) predicts severe environmental challenges by 2050. Water availability in watersheds worldwide could drop between 42% to 79%. These numbers show why water conservation has become crucial for our survival. Home greywater systems deliver impressive...