I know what that drip sound at 2 am is. A valve failure.
You have a gut feeling that something is amiss. Pooled water is present in areas where it is not intended to accumulate. Your toilet valve is running after the toilet is flushed. The pressure’s off. Or, you went to make a quick turn off in an emergency and the handle wouldn’t budge.
The bad valve does not make a loud noise. It robs you, emits small amounts of money for months, until finally you can’t take it anymore.
BOS Plumbing and Drains installs all types of plumbing valves throughout residential and commercial properties in Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Niagara and Cambridge. Same day. No surprise charges.
All fixtures in your home are all linked to each other with a system of valves. They help to regulate the flow, maintain pressure, stop backflow and provide a means of cutting off the flow where necessary when things go wrong.
If one of them fails, the entire plumbing system is affected.
Corrosion of water valves is a gradual occurrence over the years. Thousands of toilet flush cycles cause toilet flush valves to wear out. Dirt can cause back water valves to get stuck. Water pressure reducing valves “drift out of spec” and silently push high pressure water through pipes, which are not designed to handle the pressure.
The majority of homeowners will only realize that there is a leak until they see water stains, a sky-high bill or lose water pressure to an area of the house.
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The major valve problems develop gradually over time. A leaky water valve or a water “shut off” valve that is stuck is typically caused by years of deterioration within the plumbing system.
Hard water mineral build-up is one of the leading causes of failed plumbing valves in Ontario homes. Sediment traps get lodged in the valves and cause seals to fail and prevent movement until the valve becomes inoperable. A water pressure reducing valve may also wear out if the water pressure is high in the municipality, causing additional stress on the pipes and fixtures in the house.
Here are the other common causes:
Older homes in Mississauga, Hamilton and throughout the GTA continue to have outdated shut-off valves that can fail in case of emergency. We know that you don’t want us to only fix your leaking valve at BOS Plumbing and Drains; you want the cause of the problem to be addressed.
Keeping in mind that various valves have various roles within a plumbing system. Some are intended as emergency shut off and others control pressure, flow or prevent backflow and flooding to the property.
Our BOS Plumbing and Drains plumbing repair and replacement team can fix and replace virtually any type of plumbing valve in homes and businesses in Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Niagara and Cambridge.
A ball valve is a valve that operates on the principle of the steel ball that has a hole in the center which is used to control the flow of water. They are the modern standard for most residential shutoffs, offering quick and dependable quarter turn turns and offering tight shut offs after years of use. Ball valves are often used for replacement in water shut off valve systems.
A gate valve is a device that uses a gate to open or close the flow of water. These valves are still found in many older homes in Ontario. They can rust inwards and will not fully close, particularly when dealing with plumbing emergencies over time. Old gate valves are replaced by the modern ball valve systems commonly.
A butterfly valve will regulate water flow within larger pipes, with a rotating disc. Generally, these valves are used in commercial and industrial plumbing systems where there is a requirement to isolate large volume water lines rapidly.
A globe valve is a valve that uses a globe-type plug and seat to regulate water flow. They are used to precisely regulate flow, in systems where flow control is critical, and they are more accurate than normal shut-off valves.
Pressure relief valves are used to prevent harm to plumbing systems caused by excessive pressure. When the pressure exceeds safe limits, the valve will automatically relieve the excess pressure to help prevent damage to the pipe, fixture or appliance. These are typically attached to the boilers, water heaters and commercial systems.
Needle valves are used to provide extremely accurate flow control. They are very compact inside, so that they are suitable for making slow adjustments to the water flow and can be used in more specialized plumbing and commercial applications that demand precise control of water flow.
Your toilet has 2 basic valves, one that refills the tank, and a toilet flush valve that drains the water to the toilet bowl. If one is broken, you’ll have a running toilet, poor flushing or a toilet that will not stop flushing.
Running water may use up to 200 litres per day. Money down the drain, over a month. Both types of toilet valves are replaced on the day of service and all common parts are on the truck.
When the water pipe bursts or the toilet or sink is leaking, the first place you look is at the water shut off valve under your sink or behind your toilet. If it has remained unused for 15 years, there is a good possibility that it will not completely close when required.
Older water cut-off valves can fail at the most inopportune time due to mineral deposits, corrosion and decay of seats. All valves installed are tested and if any valve is not operating cleanly, it will be replaced.
When it rains a lot in the city of Mississauga, the city of Hamilton and the GTA, the municipal sewer system becomes overloaded. Otherwise, sewage may back up into your floor drain.
When the backwater valve is installed correctly, it is also known as a sewer backup valve, it will shut itself when it senses the sewage backing up, preventing it from getting into your home. It’s a risk that should be taken care of before the next great storm, if there is not one already installed at your property or the one you have hasn’t been inspected recently.
We install and replace backwater valves per current Ontario plumbing code and if you’re applying for a city rebate, we will be doing a proper document of the work installed.
Some residential and commercial buildings must have a backflow prevention valve installed on the potable water system. These valves will prevent the backflow of contaminated water into the municipal water system when a pressure drop occurs.
Our licensed commercial plumber team will replace your backflow preventer if it is out-of-service or if it failed the test, and can report to the municipality to arrange the testing.
In many neighbourhoods in Ontario, the water pressure in the municipal supply is between 80 and 120 PSI. The typical residential plumbing is designed for 60-80 PSI. This difference is enough to cause stress on pipes, fittings and appliances each day.
A valve called a water pressure reducing valve (PRV) is located at the main water line where it reduces the water pressure to a safe operating range. If the PRV fails, the pressure goes up or it becomes too small to flow and showers don’t work up to pressure and appliances take too long to fill.
We do not replace water pressure valves with the old valve setting, but rather the optimum water pressure valve setting for your property.
The valve that is most important is the main water valve that the water enters your home. If it’s a gate valve (which were used in many houses prior to the late 1990s), it could be approaching end of life. Gate valves are prone to failure in the open position, and therefore fail to prevent the flow when required to do so.
The valves that are used at present are ball valves. They’re reliable, have quarter-turn operation and provide a good seal when they’re not used for years. Sewage and water valves are replaced with ball valves and corroded or seized isolation valves are replaced throughout the property.
These don’t require a plumber to be able to see:
Dripping or running toilets that drip on and off without flushing means there is a problem with the toilet valve or flushing mechanism.
If there is low water pressure at one fixture, but not others, it is likely that the water isolation valve is partially closed or corroded near the fixture.
Too much pressure throughout the house, particularly if hammers are heard when water is turned off, is indicative of a water pressure reducing valve problem.
If it smells like sewage in the basement or water enters the basement due to heavy rains, it is a sewer backup valve problem until it is ruled out.
If the valve body is corroded or covered in a mineral crust, then it is likely the seat is in worse condition than it appears to be.
Tight shut offs are a safety issue, and should be replaced, not worked around, when they don’t close completely during a plumbing repair.
We begin with a diagnosis, we don’t need a quote for work you do not need.
As soon as our residential plumber or commercial plumber arrives on site, our first task will be finding out what is really happening; is it the valve failing, how did it fail, is there a pressure or water quality problem that made the valve wear prematurely?
We then explain to you what to do, how much it will cost, and the time it will take. No upselling. No generalities, no broad-brushed strokes.No loose figures, no loose paint brush.
The majority of valve replacements are a same day repair. Plumbing valves are on service trucks available for Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Niagara and Cambridge service. Parts may be needed for specialized commercial or backflow prevention work, but we will inform you prior to the start of the work.
Post-installation testing is performed at pressure. Until we have been able to verify that the valve seats have been properly seated, the valve is working well and there are no drips, we do not consider the job done.
Once our licensed residential plumber or commercial plumber shows up, we thoroughly examine the valve, surrounding pipes and water pressure to determine what went wrong.
The majority of valve replacement surgeries will feature the following:
Most of the standard types of valve repairs can be done on the same day. In addition to fast response service for plumbing emergencies, BOS Plumbing and Drains will provide service to Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Niagara and Cambridge.
Blowing valves at the stroke of midnight are not the sort of issue you can work around. When it’s stormy time and your backwater valve has failed, or the water shutoff valve that is super close to the home is broken and you can’t shut it off, these require a 24 hour plumber, not a call the next morning.
BOS Plumbing and Drains is available for plumbing emergencies 24/7 in our service area. Call us if you are in need of an emergency plumber in Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Niagara or Cambridge. We answer.
Even valve problems that aren’t emergencies can be taken care of by same day plumber service. You can call us on the same day if you call before noon.
Homeowners, condo owners and landlords who have rental properties can use residential plumber services. It could be one or two broken toilet valves, or it could be an entire property inspection of out-of-date plumbing valves. We do it all.
Commercial Plumbing Services for business, property manager, strata councils and multi-unit buildings. We operate around the business hours and know what the compliance paperwork needs to be for business backflow preventer valve inspections.
Pleased to serve Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Niagara, Cambridge, Burlington, Etobicoke, Brampton, North York, Toronto, Scarborough, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and the GTA. No matter where you are in our service area, BOS Plumbing and Drains can be relied upon with any of their plumbing services, both same day and trusted “plumbers near me” services.
We have journeyman plumbers on every job in Ontario and are a licensed plumbing company. Not Apprentices working without supervision. Not “off the wall” subcontractors.
All plumbing repairs are offered with our workmanship warranty. In case of failure of a valve installed by us, caused by workmanship, the valve will be immediately replaced without charge within the warranty period.
We pull permits, when needed (backwater valve installations, main service work), and perform this work properly the first time! No need for you to deal with a failed municipal inspection at a later date!
Most of our plumbing service call charges are flat rate. This is the number that you get first, before we begin.
Whether you have a leaky water valve, a running toilet, suspect a problem with the backflow prevention valve or simply need to know the status of the shut offs in your plumbing system before it becomes an issue, we can assist you!
To schedule a same day or scheduled appointment with BOS Plumbing and Drains, please call. On call 24 hours a day for plumbing emergencies.
Central air conditioner installation on a home with existing ductwork is typically completed in one day. Mini split installation for a single zone takes 3–5 hours. Multi-zone ductless ac installation may require a full day depending on the number of indoor units and complexity of line set routing.
For most central air conditioner installation work involving electrical connections, a permit is required. BOS manages permit requirements as part of our service, keeping you fully code-compliant without the administrative headache.
Home depot ac installation services are typically coordinated through third-party subcontractors. BOS is a direct-service, licensed HVAC and plumbing company with 20+ years of GTA experience and full accountability for every job. You work with us from quote to completion.
Mini splits AC don’t require ductwork and allow room-level temperature control. Central air conditioner installation delivers whole-home cooling through existing ducts from a single system. The right choice depends on your home’s layout, existing infrastructure, and how you want to manage cooling across different spaces.
Sometimes, system components need to be matched properly for efficiency and reliability. Our technicians will assess compatibility between existing indoor components and a new outdoor unit before recommending partial versus full system replacement.
We cover our installations with a workmanship warranty. If an issue develops that’s related to the installation, we return and resolve it at no charge. Call us directly, no third-party warranty service centres, no runaround.
