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Mimico sits along Lake Shore Boulevard West in south Etobicoke, just minutes from the POM Plumbing office on Six Point Road. The neighbourhood mixes early-1900s homes and post-war bungalows on quiet streets with newer condo towers along the lake at Humber Bay Shores.
Because we are local, we know Mimico's older housing, its lakeside conditions and its condo buildings, and we can usually schedule work at a time that suits you.
Older Mimico homes may still have lead water services, galvanized supply pipes, cast iron stacks and clay sewer laterals that roots have damaged over decades. Some low-lying streets closer to the lake have higher groundwater, so sump pumps and weeping tile matter. Lakeshore condo towers need suite repairs and building work such as stack flushing and pressure reducing valve service.
Common in homes built before the mid-1950s.
Old clay pipes under mature trees clog and crack.
Pipes on exterior walls freeze during cold snaps off the lake.
Lakeshore towers see suite leaks and kitchen stack backups.
Mimico has pre-war houses near the lake and new condo towers at Humber Bay Shores, close to our Etobicoke office. These are the jobs we do most there.
Older Mimico houses have cast iron and clay drains and sometimes lead services. We repair and replace them.
Learn moreClay laterals and low-lying streets mean backups in storms. We clear, camera and recommend a backwater valve.
Learn moreSuite leaks, mixing valves and Kitec in towers. We coordinate with management.
Learn moreLakeside groundwater makes a working sump pump essential. We replace pumps and add battery backups.
Learn moreWind off the lake freezes pipes on exterior walls. We thaw, repair and insulate.
Learn moreWe service restaurants and shops along Lake Shore Blvd West.
Learn moreResidential, condo and commercial plumbing, drain and sewer work for Mimico homes and businesses.
Typical ranges before tax. You get an exact written price before any work starts. See the full plumbing price guide.
| Service | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Drain clog (sink, tub or toilet) | $180 – $350 |
| Main sewer line cleaning | $250 – $650 |
| Sewer camera inspection | $250 – $450 |
| Water heater replacement (tank) | $1,400 – $3,000 |
| Backwater valve installation | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Sump pump replacement | $800 – $2,000 |
What to check through the year, based on the homes and weather we see in Mimico.
High groundwater near the lake; test the sump pump and battery backup.
Storms surcharge sewers on low streets; check the backwater valve.
Shut off outdoor taps before the wind turns cold.
Insulate pipes on north and west walls facing the lake.
Mimico homeowners can use the City of Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. It reimburses 80% of eligible costs, up to $6,650 per property. The work must be done by a City-licensed plumbing contractor, and a backwater valve needs a building permit.
Homes built before the mid-1950s may still have a lead water service. Under the City's Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program, the City replaces the public section up to the property line. Replacing your private section at the same time removes the lead completely. See lead pipe replacement.
| Eligible work | Maximum subsidy |
|---|---|
| Backwater valve (per valve, up to two) | $1,600 |
| Sump pump and alarm | $2,250 |
| Sump pump battery backup | $300 |
| Home plumbing assessment | $500 |
| Total per property | $6,650 |
80% of eligible costs, up to the limits shown. We handle the permit and inspection, and give you the paperwork you need to apply.
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| No water on the whole street, or a water main break | City of Toronto: call 311 |
| Water service or sewer pipe between the property line and the main | City of Toronto (public side) |
| Sewer backup that a camera shows is in the City section | City of Toronto: we give you the video for your 311 report |
| Pipes, drains and the sewer lateral from the property line into the house | Homeowner: call a licensed plumber |
| Fixtures, water heater, sump pump, backwater valve | Homeowner: call a licensed plumber |
Not sure which side the problem is on? A sewer camera inspection shows the exact location and depth, so you only pay for work on your section.
Mimico has two faces. South of the rail line, many homes date from the early 1900s to the 1940s, with cast iron and clay drains, older water services and basements that were not designed to be finished. To the east, Humber Bay Shores is a dense cluster of condo towers built since the late 1990s. We work in both: lateral repair, backwater valves and repiping in the houses, and suite repairs, Kitec replacement and stack work in the towers.
Our office and warehouse at 58 Six Point Rd are only a few minutes from Mimico. For emergencies, that usually means a shorter wait, and for water heater replacements we often have the right tank in stock.
We cover every part of Mimico. Here is how the area breaks down by neighbourhood and postal code.
| Area | Neighbourhoods | Postal codes |
|---|---|---|
| Mimico | Lake Shore to the rail line, Park Lawn to Royal York | M8V |
| Humber Bay Shores | Condo towers east of Park Lawn | M8V |
Tell us what is happening and where in Mimico you are.
A licensed plumber finds the cause, using a camera where needed.
You approve the price before any work starts.
We fix the problem, test it and leave the area clean.
Licensed plumbers, written prices and a 24/7 emergency line.