by David Topelko | Oct 13, 2025 | Drain Maintenance, Emergency Plumbing, Seasonal Plumbing Tips
Atmospheric rivers are hitting Victoria and Sooke more often (and harder) than ever. These intense rain events are no longer rare, and the impact on local homes is growing. Canada’s Changing Climate Report (led by ECCC / Government of Canada) discusses observed and...
by David Topelko | Jun 16, 2025 | Emergency Plumbing, Plumbing Problems, Plumbing Tips
At Homewise Plumbing, we’ve been serving homeowners across Greater Victoria and Sooke for over 20 years. With our extensive experience in general plumbing and drainage services, we’ve seen first-hand how invasive tree roots can wreak havoc on residential...
by David Topelko | May 15, 2025 | Emergency Plumbing, Plumbing Problems
At Homewise Plumbing & Drainage, we’ve been serving Greater Victoria and Sooke for over 20 years. In that time, we’ve seen firsthand how damaging hidden water leaks can be—especially in our region, where the vast majority of homes are...
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 | Emergency Plumbing
It’s a common problem with older water heaters, which is why it’s a good idea to replace your tank, or at least have a plumber inspect it, if it is nearing the end of the warranty period. If it’s already too late, and your water heater is leaking, you should aim to...
