Assess
Review flood history, internal plumbing, drains, sewer and sump conditions.
Toronto basement flooding specialists
Protect Your Basement Before the Next Storm
Licensed plumbing assessments, backwater valves, sump pumps and clear rebate-document support. Understand the source of risk and choose work that fits the home.
Home plumbing assessmentsBackwater valves & alarmsSump pumps & battery backupSewer camera & drain support
Private service by Ouellette Plumbing. We are not the City of Toronto and cannot guarantee subsidy approval.
Basement flooding protection, explained clearly.Assessment → scope → licensed work → inspection → organized documents.
Licensed plumbingPrivate Toronto contractor service
Permit-aware workBackwater valve requirements considered
Documentation supportItemized invoices, photos and records
Clear disclaimerThe City decides subsidy eligibility
Start with the source
Different water problems need different protection.
Sewer backup, groundwater, surface drainage and plumbing failures can look similar after the damage. A useful plan identifies the likely pathway before recommending equipment.
Home Assessment
Review plumbing conditions that may contribute to basement flooding.
Learn more →Backwater Valves
Reduce sewer-backup risk with accessible, maintainable protection.
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Collect and discharge foundation drainage with alarms and backup options.
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Investigate roots, damage, offsets and recurring building-drain backups.
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Expanded Toronto program
Up to $6,650 per eligible property under the 2026 program.
For eligible work completed on or after November 12, 2025, the expanded program includes a one-time home plumbing assessment, up to two backwater valves and alarms, a sump pump with alarm, battery backup, and foundation-drain severance and capping.
Important: The City of Toronto sets the rules, reviews the application and determines payment. Downspout disconnection is not subsidized. Verify current requirements on the official City page.
Understand the 2026 ProgramA practical process
From assessment to organized records.
Recommend
Explain which measures address the identified risk and why.
Complete
Carry out licensed work with permit and inspection steps where required.
Document
Provide itemized records and installation information for the homeowner.
Built for Toronto homes
Older sewers, finished basements and intense rainfall require careful judgement.
A single device cannot address every source of water. We look at the whole system and explain the difference between sewer-backup protection, groundwater control, drain repair and waterproofing.
- Backwater-valve location, access and maintenance
- Sump-pump capacity, discharge, alarm and battery backup
- Camera inspection for repeated backups or root intrusion
- Foundation-drain and waterproofing coordination
Not sure which protection measure fits your home?
Begin with a home plumbing assessment rather than choosing equipment from a checklist alone.
Bring any past flood photos, insurance notes, drain-camera reports or subsidy history you already have.
Request an AssessmentCommon questions
Know the basics before work begins.
No. This is a private service operated with Ouellette Plumbing. The City controls its program, application review, eligibility and payment.
As of May 1, 2026, the City states that eligible properties may receive up to $6,650 in total, subject to category limits, property history, program rules and available funding.
No. A backwater valve addresses reverse sewer flow. Groundwater, surface drainage, foundation cracks and plumbing leaks require different responses.
Yes. We can provide the contractor-side documents and explain the records commonly requested, but the homeowner submits the application and the City decides the outcome.