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320 articles from the Hayes Plumbing team on maintenance & advice for homes in Oshawa and Durham Region.

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320 articles in Maintenance & Advice

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Maintenance & Advice

Time for a New Toilet?

How do you know when it is time to flush—permanently—your latrine for the last time? As an experienced plumber in Oshawa, Bowmanville, Pickering and Ajax we know that it is time for a new toilet when the maintenance calls are calling nearly as often as the call of nature. To help you decide if it

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The Best Method to Stop Basement Flooding: A Backwater Valve

Our years of experience as plumbing specialists in Oshawa, Bowmanville, Pickering and Ajax have proved to us that the only sure-fire method to stop basement flooding in its tracks is to install a backflow prevention. A backwater valve is like a sump pump on steroids. It automatically senses any reverse flow of water in your

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Let your Oshawa plumber explain the importance of getting a plumbing permit

While there are some DIY Oshawa plumbing projects the average homeowner can take on, it’s important to remember the bigger jobs need to be handled by Oshawa plumber experts and the right permits are necessary. The building codes and other requirements these permits cover ensure a framework that protects the homeowner’s interests by: Protecting the

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Maintenance & Advice

Oshawa plumber tips for finding the perfect fixtures for your kitchen or bathroom

Ask any Oshawa plumber and they’ll tell you part of any renovation for those high profile rooms in your home like a kitchen or bathroom is getting the perfect fixtures that speak to your vision and stay within budget. The brand names often offer that perfect combination between elegant design and forward thinking innovation. Moen

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Qualities you Should Look for When Hiring a Plumber

Like indoor plumbing systems themselves, not all plumbers are created equal. There are certain qualities you should look for when hiring a plumber in Oshawa, Bowmanville, Pickering and Ajax—qualities that includes critical plumbing elements like certifications, recommendations and insurance coverage. There are 5 primary qualities you should look for when hiring a plumber: 1. Certifications

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Oshawa plumber tips for avoiding contractor fraud

Even though the good ones far outnumber the bad, there are less than reputable contractors your local Oshawa plumbing experts want you to avoid. Following are a few easy steps that start any relationship out on the right foot for homeowners generally and seniors specifically. Your peace of mind for any Oshawa plumbing renovation you

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Warning signs to clean the drains in your home

Ask any Oshawa plumbing professionals and they’ll tell you there are things the average DIY’er can tackle like some minor bathroom renovations, while other bigger jobs like changing out the supply lines are better left to the professionals. The homeowner and the plumber work together in some other areas and, that said, here’s a few

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4 Tips for Preventing Basement Floods

Basement floods can be devastating, which is why preventing basement floods is key. When floods occur in basements they can cause loss of valuables, keepsakes and moisture-induced problems in your home—we know, as flooded basement plumbers in Oshawa, Bowmanville, Pickering and Ajax we’ve seen the trail of carnage they leave in their wakes. To prevent

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Our 2026 Oshawa plumbing cost guide and Durham Region bathroom renovation cost guide publish the planning ranges we work from.

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