Service areaSoutheast Markham
Armadale: Neighbourhood Notes
Armadale, near Steeles and Markham Road, began as a crossroads hamlet and filled in with family houses during the 1970s and 1980s, plus some recent townhouse blocks.
Top view of dwelling buildings between roads and colorful trees in suburb in fall.
- Plumbers who know the pipes under Armadale homes
- Drains, leaks, water heaters and sump pumps handled
- Talked to the shut-off on the phone if water is running
- Call-only: no forms, no call-back queue
- Licensing details confirmed when you call
- Residential
- Commercial
- Markham & York Region
Typical plumbing faults in local homes
- Main line clogs from roots or old pipe joints.
- Original copper supply showing its age.
- Sump pumps and floor drains overwhelmed in summer storms.
- Original tanks living past their expected years.
- Basement apartments with older plumbing work.
Homes in Armadale
Most houses here are detached or semi-detached two-storeys, built during the 1970s and 1980s expansion of Markham. Newer townhouse complexes have filled in some blocks. Lots are modest, and many homes have finished basements and side entrances.
Basement protection
Parts of southeast Markham have seen basement flooding during heavy rain events. A backwater valve, a sump pump in good repair, and downspouts directed away from the foundation are the main defences. The City of Markham has offered flood protection subsidies; check the current terms.
Older basement suites
Some basement units were added decades ago without permits or with work that does not meet today's code. Common issues include unvented drains, undersized lines and missing shut-offs. When we work on these, we point out anything that could cause trouble and suggest practical fixes.
From the van: If your basement suite has its own bathroom, walk your tenants to the main valve on move-in day.
Local note. Many houses from the 1970s and 80s have original copper and a main valve that has not been turned in years.
Areas we cover
Armadale and nearby streets from Steeles Avenue north to 14th Avenue, between Markham Road and Ninth Line, plus the edge of Scarborough's Malvern area.
Lots in Armadale are often narrow, so downspouts may discharge close to the house or onto a neighbour. Extending them toward the front lawn is a cheap first step against seepage.