Lead Pipe Replacement Markham

Lead Pipe Replacement in Markham

Markham is predominantly a newer city, but two of its communities, Unionville Village and Old Markham Village, have residential heritage that stretches back well over a century. These historic pockets have pre-war homes and water connections that can still contain lead. Outside these areas, lead pipes are uncommon in Markham's newer subdivisions.

Health Canada and the City of Toronto both recommend full lead service line replacement as the only permanent solution. Filters help in the short term, but the pipe itself keeps leaching lead into the water until it's removed.

Markham's Water Infrastructure History

Markham's water is supplied by York Region, which operates its own permit and replacement program. The historic village areas are connected to the older portions of the regional system. In some cases, these connections were installed in the 1920s and haven't been touched since.

Where Lead Pipes Are Most Common in Markham

Unionville's historic main street (Main Street Unionville) and the residential streets immediately surrounding it, as well as the original Old Markham Village grid near Markham Road and Highway 7, are the areas of concern. Homes outside these historic districts built after 1960 are very unlikely to have lead service lines.

Services Available in Markham

• Lead Pipe Replacement: Full replacement of lead water service lines with copper or plastic piping — the complete solution for safe drinking water.
• Lead Service Line Replacement: Replace the lead service line running from the city water main to your home, eliminating the primary source of lead contamination.
• Private Side Lead Pipe Replacement: Replace the privately-owned portion of your lead service line — the section from the property line to your water meter.
• Full Lead Service Line Replacement: End-to-end replacement covering both the city-side and private-side sections in one coordinated dig — faster, cheaper, one permit.
• Water Service Line Replacement: Replace aging or broken water service lines regardless of material — lead, galvanized steel, or old plastic — with modern copper or PEX pipe.
• Lead Pipe Testing & Inspection: Not sure if your home has lead pipes? We inspect your service line, test your water, and give you a straight answer before any work begins.
• Trenchless Water Line Replacement: Replace your water line with minimal digging using pipe bursting or directional boring — no tearing up your driveway or landscaping.
• Emergency Water Line Repair: Burst pipe? No water pressure? We respond fast, 7 days a week, to get your water back on and stop damage before it spreads.
• Lead Pipe Removal: Safe, compliant removal of all lead pipe materials from your home — properly disposed of so no trace of the hazard remains.
• Toronto Lead Pipe Replacement Program Assistance: We handle all the paperwork and coordination for the City of Toronto's subsidized lead pipe replacement program — so you don't have to.

Lead Pipe Replacement Program for Markham Homeowners

York Region operates a lead service line assistance program separate from Toronto's. We handle all York Region program paperwork and coordinate directly with the regional permit office to streamline approvals for Markham homeowners.

Why Choose Us in Markham

• York Region permit office experience. We know the regional process inside out
• Familiarity with Unionville's heritage streetscape and the constraints that places on excavation
• Honest assessments. If your home is a newer Markham subdivision, we'll tell you upfront there's nothing to worry about
• No trip charges for Markham inspections