by David Topelko | Apr 16, 2025 | Plumbing Basics, Plumbing Repairs
Purchasing a home is an exciting milestone, but in a city like Victoria—where historic charm meets modern living—it’s important to pay close attention to plumbing during your home inspection. At Homewise Plumbing, we’ve been helping homeowners in Greater...
by David Topelko | Mar 30, 2025 | Drain Maintenance
From the Experts at Homewise Plumbing – Serving Greater Victoria & Sooke for Over 20 Years Life on the South Island means enjoying mild coastal weather, lush forests, and year-round beauty—from the trails of East Sooke Park to the vibrant blooms at Butchart...
by David Topelko | Mar 17, 2025 | Drain Maintenance
Did you know that Victoria, BC, receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 705 millimeters, while Sooke experiences about 1,226.8 millimeters annually? With over 20 years of experience serving Greater Victoria, Homewise Plumbing has seen firsthand the damage...
by David Topelko | Mar 6, 2025 | Plumbing Problems
At Homewise Plumbing, we’ve been proudly serving Victoria, Sooke, and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, accumulating valuable insight into the unique plumbing challenges local homeowners face. Our coastal climate, aging homes, and heavy rainfall...
by David Topelko | Aug 27, 2024 | Water Heater Maintenance
Water heaters are one of the essential appliances in your home. Whether you use it to shower, cook dinner or wash the dishes, your hot water tank is not an appliance you can do without. It’s essential to monitor your hot water tank to ensure it is maintained and...
by David Topelko | Apr 4, 2024 | Emergency Plumbing
Some plumbing companies may not be interested in the typical small plumbing jobs because it may not be worth their time. However, the best professional plumbing companies here in Victoria, BC like HomeWise Plumbing & Drainage, fix all water problems. No plumbing...
by David Topelko | Apr 4, 2024 | Drain Maintenance
Your home has many drains that you are likely already familiar with since you use them every day, such as those in your sinks and showers. However, there is a lesser-known drainage system buried in the ground right outside of your home that you may not be familiar...
by David Topelko | Apr 4, 2024 | Water Conservation
Canada is generously endowed with natural resources, including 20% of the world’s freshwater resources. The country’s natural landscape is dotted with glaciers, rivers, and vast expanses of lakes, all contributing to the abundance of freshwater in Canada. Another...
by David Topelko | Apr 4, 2024 | Seasonal Plumbing Tips
Indoor plumbing is one of the greatest achievements of modern civilization. Something we take for granted today was only a generation or two ago very different. Instead of hauling water from a well or a river, we have the luxury of turning a tap and getting...
by David Topelko | Apr 4, 2024 | Plumbing Services
At HomeWise Plumbing, we applaud people who are resourceful, and who do what they can themselves in the area of building maintenance; however, when it comes to water issues, a tremendous amount of damage can occur from the simplest of faults. For instance, one...
