Homes and housing stock in Erin Mills
Detached homes, semis and townhouses went up here through the late 1970s, the 1980s and into the 1990s. Many have copper supply lines, ABS drains and original shut-off valves. A share of the houses finished around 1988 to 1993 went in with Poly-B.
Plumbing problems we see in Erin Mills
Common calls in Erin Mills include:
- Old gate valves that will not close when a fixture needs work.
- Poly-B fittings in homes from the later building years.
- Second-floor bathroom leaks showing on kitchen ceilings.
- Water heaters replaced once already and due again.
Services most asked for here
Many owners call us for Poly-B replacement before selling or when renewing insurance. Shower valve replacement is also common in original bathrooms.
Getting to you: streets and landmarks
Erin Mills Parkway runs north to south through the community, with Burnhamthorpe Road, The Collegeway and Dundas Street crossing it. The Credit Valley Hospital and the University of Toronto Mississauga campus sit nearby.
Local notes for homeowners
If your home has its original 1980s bathrooms, the shower valve behind the tile is likely a single-handle cartridge that has been patched more than once. Replacing it with a pressure-balanced valve during any tile work prevents scalding when someone flushes a toilet elsewhere.
Many Erin Mills homes back onto ravines and trails. Large trees near the property line mean roots can reach the sewer lateral over time.
What callers want to know
Do Erin Mills homes have Poly-B?
Some do, especially from the later building years. Look for grey pipe in the basement ceiling.
Why does my shower temperature jump?
Older valves without pressure balancing react to other fixtures being used. A modern valve fixes it.