Most homes with a basement can accommodate a backwater valve. The main factor is access to the main sewer line. Plumbing For Life will assess your home's sewer configuration before starting work and let you know if there are any…
No. Under normal conditions the valve stays open and your drains function exactly as they always have. The valve only closes when it detects reversed flow, which means it only activates during a backup event. You won't notice any difference…
A backwater valve is installed on the main sewer line where it exits your home, typically in the basement floor. The installation requires cutting into the floor to access the sewer line, fitting the valve, and then patching the floor…
The City of London has offered rebate programs for backwater valve installation in the past as part of efforts to reduce basement flooding claims. Program availability and amounts can change, so check with the City of London directly or ask…
If your home has a basement, especially a finished one, a backwater valve is worth considering. It's particularly important if your neighbourhood has experienced sewer backups during heavy rain, if your home sits in a lower-lying area, or if your…
A backwater valve, also called a backflow preventer or backflow valve, is a device installed on your main sewer line that allows sewage to flow out of your home normally but closes automatically if flow tries to reverse direction. During…