Homes and housing stock in Clarkson
Many Clarkson streets were built out in the 1950s and 1960s with bungalows, split-levels and side-splits on generous lots. More recent rebuilds replace older homes outright. Toward the GO station and along Lakeshore, low-rise apartments and townhouses add variety.
Plumbing problems we see in Clarkson
We regularly see:
- Original cast iron and clay drains with root intrusion from mature trees.
- Older copper with pinholes on hot lines.
- Floor drains that fill from below in downpours.
- Old water heater venting that does not suit new appliances.
Services most asked for here
Backwater valves and sewer camera runs are frequent requests from owners of older Clarkson homes. Rebuilds and major renovations call for full bathroom rough-ins.
Getting to you: streets and landmarks
Lakeshore Road West and Southdown Road meet near the old village. Clarkson Road runs north from the lake, and the Clarkson GO station sits by the rail corridor. Rattray Marsh is a well-known landmark on the waterfront.
Local notes for homeowners
Homes close to the lake feel more wind, and exposed pipes in garages or crawlspaces freeze more readily. Insulate any line running along an outside wall. In spring, check that your sump discharge or downspouts send water well away from the foundation.
When renovating a 1950s home, ask your plumber to check the main stack and the lateral before you finish the basement.
What callers want to know
Are clay sewer pipes common in Clarkson?
In homes from the 1950s and 1960s, yes. Many have been partly replaced, but original sections remain.
Should a Clarkson house get a backwater valve?
For homes that have flooded or are on streets with known backups, it is one of the better protections available.