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Backwater valves and sump pumps
A backwater valve stops sewage backing up into a basement. Installing one needs a plumbing permit, and some cities pay part of the cost.
Page reviewed 30 Oct 2026.
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- Is the home in a basement flooding study area, and what kind of sewer serves the street?Basement flooding and sewers
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Licences and registers to check
- Skilled Trades Ontario: public registerShows whether a person holds a certificate (or is a registered apprentice) in one of Ontario's compulsory trades, with the certificate's expiry date. Plumbing, both electrician trades, residential air conditioning and sheet metal work are compulsory trades.Check the register →
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