Homes and housing stock in Lakeview
A good share of Lakeview is compact bungalows of the late forties and fifties, plus storey-and-a-half cottages, on narrow frontages, alongside a growing number of new custom houses. The older ones tend to keep cast iron waste pipe, galvanized or early copper supply, and a narrow service line.
Plumbing problems we see in Lakeview
We regularly fix:
- Corroded galvanized supply restricting water pressure.
- Clay laterals with roots and offset joints.
- Old cast iron stacks leaking at joints.
- Basement water in heavy storms.
Services most asked for here
Water line replacement, repiping and sewer work are common in Lakeview's older homes, along with full rough-ins for rebuilds.
Getting to you: streets and landmarks
Lakeshore Road East is the main street, with Dixie Road and Cawthra Road running north. The former generating station lands on the waterfront are being redeveloped.
Local notes for homeowners
Small older homes often have a single bathroom and a basement laundry sharing one drain. If water backs up in the laundry tub when the toilet flushes, the main line needs attention.
Renovation crews frequently find hidden pipe problems here. Budget for plumbing updates when planning work on an older Lakeview house.
What callers want to know
Why are my Lakeview taps so weak?
Corroded galvanized pipe or an undersized service line are the usual causes in older homes.
Should I update plumbing during a renovation?
Yes; it is the cheapest time to replace old supply and drain lines.