Living in Ottawa means facing the realities of extreme weather and potential flooding. A sewer backup can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage to your home, without the yuck factor. Thankfully, there’s a simple, cost-effective device that can ensure you never have to face a basement full of sewage: a backwater valve.
Read on to learn more about backwater valves and our expert installation services. Or if you need to have a backwater valve installed in Ottawa, or need yours repaired, reach out to the Ottawa drain and sewer experts at Out of This World today!
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Ottawa’s unpredictable weather, including heavy rainfalls and floods, increases the risk of sewer backups. Backwater valves are essential in safeguarding your home against sewer backups and basement flooding.
They are a simple yet effective way to ensure that water flows only one way – out of your home. This clever device allows one-way flow from your home to the sewer line. As soon as backflow is detected, it closes up preventing sewage from entering your home.
Backwater valves are so effective that the City of Ottawa now has a bylaw requiring all new homes have one installed. They also provide rebates for retrofits. For many homeowners living in Kanata, massive flooding in 2009 caused by the overloaded main city sewer led to providing this plumbing protection free of charge while the city works on upgrading the sewer system to handle the increased population in Kanata and Ottawa.
Our skilled plumbers will assess your property and install a reliable backwater valve system. We ensure compliance with all local regulations and codes. Our services include:
We handle the entire process, from obtaining necessary permits to ensuring that installations meet the Ontario Building Code requirements. Our process is transparent, efficient, and tailored to your property’s needs.
Mainline Fullport is North America’s most trusted brand when it comes to backwater valves. The innovative, multi-award-winning Mainline Fullport design was the first backwater valve design to use the “normally open” gate concept. It can be installed on both storm and sewage lines (if your home was built before the 1960s they’re probably combined).
Regular maintenance is crucial for the optimal functioning of your backwater valve. We provide guidance on self-checks and offer professional maintenance services to ensure your valve remains in top condition.
To ease the financial burden, the City of Ottawa offers the Residential Protective Plumbing Program (RPPP), providing financial support for homeowners who install protective plumbing devices like backwater valves. Eligibility includes residential properties in Ottawa, served by city sewers, and built before specific dates.
We offer competitive pricing and assist you in navigating the financial aid options available under the Ottawa Protective Plumbing Program. Our aim is to provide affordable and reliable solutions.
Don’t wait for a flooding event to think about backwater valves in Ottawa. Protect your home today with Out of This World Plumbing’s professional backwater valve installation services. We will install a City of Ottawa-approved backwater valve to protect your home and sewage system. We provide total prices upfront and our 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures your happiness!
Contact us today for a consultation or to schedule your backwater valve installation in Ottawa!
