Having a double kitchen sink is a great way to make food preparation and cleanup more manageable, but when one side of your double kitchen sink starts backing up to the other side, it can be a huge inconvenience. If your double kitchen sink is backing up, you might wonder what could be causing the issue. [ … ]

Do you have a plumbing problem and need help figuring out what to do? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Plumbing issues can range from minor annoyances to major disasters, but solutions are always available. In this blog post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common plumbing problems and their solutions, so you can get your [ … ]

A sewer line inspection uses a tiny waterproof video camera to examine the underground plumbing conditions. This camera is attached to a flexible cable, which slowly gets inserted into your sewage system. The camera can move through pipes encased in concrete, pipes behind walls, and pipes underneath your home’s foundation. The video footage appears on a separate screen, [ … ]

It’s no secret that keeping your home and all of its various systems running smoothly can cost a lot of money. Not only do you have to think about breakdowns and immediate repair issues, but long-term health is also a factor. And while it’s rarely a good idea to mess around with your natural gas or [ … ]

For many homeowners, a sump pump has saved them from thousands of dollars’ worth of water damage on more than one occasion. If you live in an area prone to basement flooding, your sump pump is a valuable tool when it comes to keeping your basement dry and your valuables safe.

With so much talk about the environment these days and what ordinary people can do to help make a difference, it’s no surprise that the topic of green plumbing comes up a lot. We all have plumbing systems in our homes, and it is one area where homeowners can make a few adjustments to help the [ … ]

Water leak detection is a service provided by just about every reputable plumber, but it’s also something you as a homeowner should keep in mind throughout the year. Even the smallest water leaks can end up costing thousands of dollars in excess water usage and water damage, so it makes sense that you’d want to pay [ … ]

Clogged drains can be some of the most unsettling plumbing issues a homeowner is likely to face. Not only are they frustrating, inhibiting your ability to use your home’s plumbing, but they also have the potential to cause damage to your pipes and your home. With a mildly clogged drain, you can usually DIY the solution [ … ]

Having frozen water pipes during an increasingly cold winter can be risky. As water expands in the pipes, it exerts pressure that can exceed 2,000 pounds per square inch. That is enough to burst a pipe spilling hundreds of gallons of water per hour, causing thousands of dollars in damage. If you’ve got a critical situation [ … ]

We’re excited to announce that in interest and effort to help the Oshawa community complete new home builds this summer – Marco Plumbing has offered our expertise, services and equipment to Habitat for Humanity Durham. Every day, Habitat for Humanity works toward a vision where everyone has a safe and decent place to live, and this [ … ]