East Gwillimbury
Plumbing in Holland Landing
Just north of Newmarket, where the Holland River bends toward the marsh, Holland Landing mixes river-flat bungalows, new subdivisions and country lots on wells.
- We know the pipe behind the walls in Holland Landing
- Drains, heaters, sump pits and leaks handled on one call
- Floor protection and clean-up on every visit
- Phone answered by a plumber, any hour
Homes and pipes in Holland Landing
Holland Landing is one of the oldest settlements in East Gwillimbury, and its housing shows every chapter. Near the river and the old village core, you will find modest older homes and cottages that were winterized over time. Newer subdivisions have filled in around them, built with modern plastic drains and copper or PEX supply. On the rural edges, many properties still rely on private wells and septic systems.
That variety means no two calls are alike. One morning we may be thawing a well line in a pump house; the afternoon might be a builder-grade water heater in a three-year-old home a few streets away.
Pipe you will likely find in Holland Landing
- Supply pipe
- Copper in older streets, PEX in newer builds
- Drain and stack
- Cast iron downtown, ABS in the subdivisions
- Usual call
- Basement backups, frozen hose bibs, water heater swaps
- First thing to check
- Backwater valve and sump pit on any finished basement
Jobs we do most on these streets
- Frozen pipes. Older homes with crawlspaces and additions, plus well lines on rural lots, make frozen pipe thawing a regular winter request here.
- Sump and groundwater issues. Proximity to the Holland River and its low ground keeps water tables high in places.
- Kitchen sink and disposal problems. Garbage disposal service comes up often, though homes on septic should think twice before adding a disposal at all, since food waste adds load to the tank.
- Well systems. Pressure tanks, pumps and treatment equipment need periodic attention.
Freeze, thaw and storm calls here
Spring is the season that worries Holland Landing owners most. Snowmelt and rain can raise river levels and saturate the ground, and basements near low land feel it first. A tested sump, a working backup, and a well-maintained backwater valve on homes connected to municipal sewer are the main defences.
In winter, open country lets wind strip heat from exposed walls and outbuildings. Pipes running through unheated garages or along the north side of older homes are the usual victims. Heat tape and insulation, installed before the cold, beat a midnight thaw every time.
Summer brings heavier well use for gardens and lawns. A pump that short-cycles or a pressure tank that has lost its air charge often shows up as sputtering taps or pressure that swings up and down.
Fall is the time to drain and shut off outdoor taps and hoses, and for cottage-style homes that sit empty part of the year, to plan how the plumbing will be protected through the cold months.
Getting the van and tools to your door
Holland Landing is a short drive north of Newmarket along Yonge Street, so it sits comfortably inside our regular service area. For rural properties, tell us about long driveways, gates or where the well and septic access points are. If you are farther east toward Sharon, our Sharon page covers that part of the township.
Asked on site
Should I get a garbage disposal if I'm on septic?
It is possible, but it adds solids to your septic tank, which may require more frequent pumping. Check with your septic professional before installing one.
How often should I test my well water?
Health authorities in Ontario generally recommend testing for bacteria several times a year, especially after heavy rain or flooding.