Homes and streets in Cachet
Cachet lies near Woodbine Avenue and 16th Avenue, with detached homes on generous lots, some backing onto ravines or green space. Many houses date from the late 1980s and 1990s, with large basements and several bathrooms.
Supply piping is usually copper, drains a mix of ABS and older materials, and many homes have had at least one water heater replacement.
Plumbing problems we see there
- Original shower valves and faucets wearing out.
- Tanks into their second decade.
- Long laterals on large lots with root intrusion.
- Scale build-up in fixtures and appliances.
- Leaks in finished basements going unnoticed.
Seasonal concerns
Fall shut-down of irrigation and outdoor taps is important on larger lots. Spring and summer storms test drainage and sump systems.
Services most requested
Cachet homeowners often ask about shower valves, gas water heater replacement, softeners and sewer camera inspections. See also Buttonville.
Let us know which bathrooms are original, so we bring the right cartridges.
Ravine lots and long runs
Some Cachet houses sit well back from the road or face a ravine, which means a long sewer lateral and a long water service. Long runs collect more roots, and a leak on a long service is harder to pinpoint. We use the meter, ground listening and, for drains, a camera with a locator so excavation, if it is ever needed, can be kept to one small, accurate hole instead of a trench across a mature garden.
Markham note: village-core houses tend to hide cast iron and galvanized behind plaster, while Cornell and Box Grove builds run PEX to a manifold. We ask the year your house was built so the right fittings ride along on the truck.
Straight from the phone log
Should I replace all my shower valves at once?
Not necessarily. We can rebuild sound valves and replace only those that are failing.
Is a softener useful here?
Many owners find it reduces scale on fixtures and appliances. York Region publishes hardness figures by area.
Ready to get it fixed?
One call, a clear explanation, and work finished tidily before we leave.