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PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES IN BARRIE
Plumbing for Retail stores must be able to flow without impeding foot traffic. If you have an issue with your retail store such as a clogged washroom, leak or clog in one of your floor drains, this can become a big issue once your retail location is populated with traffic.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers retail plumbing in Barrie. Whether your location is a retail store, plaza, storefront, mall, commercial unit, etc., we can help with any of your plumbing needs from repairs to drains, fixtures, leaks, water lines, pumps, renovations and emergencies.
We offer retail plumbing to many retail locations and retail buildings. From new builds to repairs and maintenance.
There are many types of plumbing for retail properties.
Some retail stores may only have one washroom and sink for their staff members. Others will have many washrooms for their customers. Staff washrooms, floor drains, mechanical rooms and plumbing for appliances.
Here are some of our retail plumbing services we can help with.
It depends what you’re having trouble with if it’s just one fixture or if it’s connected to something bigger.
Often you will need a plumber for your retail store while still open for business.
A dripping tap is annoying but not the end of the world. When a sewer line backs up or a line bursts you could lose your washroom and product and customers within minutes.
Assessing how much of your property is affected is your first step.
There may just be one fixture that is affected and can be repaired. Multiple fixtures being affected could mean you have a building drain/line or common commercial system issue.
There can be many different plumbing systems within a retail building.
Customer washrooms, staff washrooms, restaurants, mechanical rooms and tenants can all share water lines and drains.
With Sureflow’s retail building plumbing we offer this service for retail stores/buildings. We can help with any plumbing issues that may arise.
If multiple tenants start experiencing plumbing issues it may be best to look at your common building plumbing.
Drain lines can become clogged over time.
You may start to notice your washroom sink draining slower or your floor drain holding water. Maybe your toilets start acting up as well.
If it’s just one fixture the restriction may only be affecting that fixture.
Once you start noticing more than one fixture acting up you could have an issue further down your branch or main drain.
We offer commercial drain cleaning and hydro jetting for applicable commercial lines.
Your main drain can service many fixtures throughout your property.
When this line starts to become restricted you may notice some of these things happening.
Floor drains may start to back up or you may notice multiple toilets draining slower. Water could be backing up into certain areas of your property.
Using your plumbing when you have a backed up main drain line will only make it worse.
The more water you use the more waste will be pushed up into your lower fixtures.
There are many things that can go wrong when a retail establishment experiences a sewer backup.
Floor drains, toilets and any lower points can experience wastewater coming out of them.
Avoid using your plumbing when a sewage backup occurs.
Customers and employees should avoid the area where wastewater is coming out of until it is fixed and cleaned.
Many retail establishments will have floor drains. This could be in the main retail area, stock room or even mechanical and service areas.
Floor drains can get clogged with dirt and other matter over time.
They may look clear but once there is a leak or cleaning taking place that could cause the drain to get overwhelmed.
Once water starts backing up you will notice puddles around the area.
Shopping plazas have many businesses that are connected to commercial drains.
Some tenants may only have a basic washroom and others may require more drain usage.
If you find that multiple tenants are having issues with their drains then you may need to dig deeper into the building.
As the property manager you need to be aware of what tenants the drains are leading to.
There are some instances where a drain will become clogged over a longer span of pipe.
You can hydro jet your drain if it allows for this to happen and it can help clear any sludge build up.
Not all retail drains will require hydro jetting.
Depending on the situation you may need to use a different method to clean your drain.
Sometimes you may need to look deeper than just a cleaning.
If you continue to have a retail drain or sewer line getting stopped up, we can send a camera down your sewer line to see if there is any stoppage or debris, roots, or a broken pipe causing the obstruction.
Sewer cameras will not clear your line for you.
They can be helpful if your same line continues to have problems after our last service.
Many retail businesses have bathrooms for their customers.
If there is a stoppage or leak in one of these fixtures, your customer may not be able to use the facility.
Clogged toilets, running toilets, leaks and slow draining sinks are some things we can repair.
If multiple fixtures are clogging at once it could be your main drain.
Your retail business can have many people using the toilets every day.
Running toilets can waste water day and night. If you have a stoppage in one of your toilets it can cause the bathroom to not be usable.
We can also check for water leaking around your toilet instead of you just wiping it up.
Multiple toilets stopping up could be your drain line.
There can be many sinks and faucets in your retail business.
There can be leaks coming from your faucet, lines, shutoff valve or the drain.
Knowing what is leaking will save you from changing out unnecessary items.
Also we can fix small leaks before they cause more damage to cabinets and flooring.
Just like your customers your employees will need a working bathroom.
There can be multiple toilets, sinks and drains that we can repair.
Maybe it’s only leaking in your employees’ bathroom. We can track that down.
If your employees keep having the same problem we can dig deeper.
You may have a kitchen in your retail business as well.
We can repair leaks coming from sinks, faucets, refrigerators and dishwashers.
We can prevent leaks from causing damage to cabinets and floors.
When you install new items make sure to have a shutoff valve for each item.
When water leaks it can affect your floor, wall, ceiling shelves and merchandise.
Water can come from any water line, valve, faucet or other plumbing fixture that is connected.
You will not always see the water near the broken pipe.
Sometimes water will run along wall cavities and ceilings and you may not even see it until it’s dripping.
When water is dripping from your ceiling there could be a plumbing issue somewhere else in the building.
This can come from a washroom, water line or even another tenant above you.
Depending on the building you are in the water can travel far before it shows up.
Make sure you find the source of the water before cutting into more of your ceiling.
Water and merchandise don’t go hand in hand.
If water starts dripping on your merchandise from a small leak it can cost you big.
Once you have found the source of the water and it’s moving, you want to get your merchandise out of the way.
Find your source and stop the water from entering the store.
Having working shut off valves can help when you have a plumbing issue in your store.
It can allow you to shut off one sink or washroom or even just one tenant without shutting off the whole building.
If you have a broken valve it can be tricky when that sink or washroom starts to leak.
Know where all your main valves are located.
Each retail building should be aware of their mains and how to turn them off.
If you have a burst water line that can’t be stopped by using one of your smaller shutoff valves, you may need to shut off the main.
This could affect your washrooms and possibly other areas of your building.
Sectional shut off valves can be helpful in some larger retail locations and shopping plazas.
Water pressure issues can occur in retail buildings just like any other commercial building.
You may have one sink that isn’t flowing properly which could be a small issue.
But if many faucets start running at a lower pressure than they should there could be an issue with a valve, water main or pressure reducing valve.
There are many things to consider when diagnosing a low water pressure issue.
Pressure reducing valves can be used to lower the water pressure coming into your commercial building.
They can cause your building to have high, low or inconsistent water pressure if they start to fail.
Sureflow offers pressure reducing valve repair and inspections.
Always diagnose water pressure issues before replacing your fixtures.
Some retail locations will use more hot water than others.
Maybe you have a clothing store that doesn’t require as much hot water as another location that may have employees that need it or other factors that use more.
Water heaters can still leak and cause damage to the surrounding area no matter what type of business you run.
Make sure to get your water heater inspected if you think it may be leaking or not providing enough hot water.
There are some retail locations that may require backflow prevention on their plumbing.
These devices can be installed on your main line or on certain pieces of equipment.
Sureflow offers backflow testing on all of our commercial plumbing jobs.
Keep these devices available to test and service when needed.
Retail buildings may have basements or below grade areas or even mechanical rooms that use a sump pump.
Water can start to build in the sump pit if your pump stops working.
This could cause damage to merchandise, stock and other items before you even notice the water.
We offer sump pump services for commercial buildings.
Many lower level washrooms and tenants will need to use a sewage pump.
If the pump fails, then you may experience a backup from those fixtures.
You should cease usage of those fixtures until further investigation can be done.
Sending more sewage to a failing pump can cause a worse sewage backup.
There are many tenants that could be in one shopping plaza.
All will use water and some will have similar building infrastructure in place.
Maybe one tenant will barely use any plumbing and another will require heavy usage on the drains and hot water lines.
If multiple tenants are having similar issues, it’s best to look at the building’s common plumbing.
As a property manager you may be dealing with many tenants that require plumbing.
They could all have a running tap or maybe they all have low pressure or backups in their drains.
If you know what is common between the tenants you can better diagnose the problem.
It’s always good to have records of maintenance if the problem reoccurs.
Some storefronts can have minimal plumbing. However if there is a leak it can cause damage to merchandise.
If your washroom gets clogged and it’s the only washroom in the storefront, it can cause problems.
By diagnosing where the issue is coming from you can better decide what type of service you may need.
There can be many plumbing systems that run through a shopping mall.
From the washrooms to restaurants to mechanical rooms and stores.
These could all be connected to each other or run off a larger plumbing system.
If you’re having issues that may affect more than one store, it could be the building’s plumbing.
You would want your property manager to know what is being affected and take action from there.
There can be many washrooms and staff areas in big box stores. They can also have floor drains and more plumbing than you would think.
Having a leak or clog can affect many more areas of the store.
Depending on what the store has they could have stock rooms as well. These could get damaged from a leak as well.
Always keep this in mind when repairing a plumbing issue at a store.
Similar to big-box stores grocery stores can have more plumbing than your average store.
They will have washrooms, staff areas and many floor drains.
If you’re having an issue with a drain or leak, it could affect many areas of the store.
You may want to inspect the drains as a whole if more than one is affected.
Most pharmacies will have standard plumbing like any other retail location.
Washrooms, sinks and staff areas.
Having an issue with your plumbing could still affect customers if the washroom is out of order or water is leaking into your store.
Just make sure you’re fixing the plumbing that affects the building and not any others.
Make sure to use qualified technicians if your pharmacy has specialized equipment that may need repair.
Many plumbing problems that occur in a retail setting can be spotted before they become bigger problems.
Drains that take a long time to clear. Faulty shut off valves. Toilets that run and fluctuation in water pressure. These are all things that we can help you with.
Having your drains serviced can be beneficial if you have frequent issues with clogged drains or pumps in your property.
We can set you up on a maintenance schedule for your commercial plumbing needs.
If you know that your drain will clog every so often it’s always good to get it cleaned on a timely basis.
Cleaning all your drains is not necessary but having a list of which lines to check and keep maintained will ensure that you don’t have to worry about a full backup while you’re open for business.
We can look at your past history of drain issues and determine if it’s something you should maintain on a routine basis.
Retail will always be evolving.
Depending on what your last tenant was there could be more or less work involved to accommodate your next tenant’s needs.
There are many factors when it comes to renovating your commercial space. New washrooms. Sinks. Equipment. Water or drain lines.
Always have your plumbing in mind when planning out your renovation.
Sometimes tenants want to improve upon their commercial space. Adding or modifying plumbing in a unit is something we can do for you.
Whether it be a new clothing store or hair salon. We can plan out your water and drain lines to accommodate your needs.
When working on tenant improvements it’s best to have your water and drain lines planned before your store is built out.
You may need to add another washroom to your space. There are a few things to consider when adding another washroom. You’ll want to make sure your water and drains are in a location that will allow you to hook into existing plumbing in your building. If you’re located on an upper level or lower level of your building there could be factors that come into play as well.
These can be incorporated into your retail renovation.
You will need reliable supply of hot and cold water. Drainage and shut off valves.
If you need to hook up a dishwasher or refrigerator you may have additional needs.
By adding these to your plan when your walls and ceiling are open it can help with maintenance down the road.
After many years of usage your fixtures may begin to fail.
There will come a time where you need to repair or replace toilets, faucets, sinks and valves.
When replacing your fixtures take this opportunity to check the water line and shut off valves.
Do not install a new fixture over a leaking or bad shut off valve.
Changing tenants can be a good time to look at your existing plumbing.
The unit may already be vacated and you could be renovating. Exposing water lines and drains and shut off valves.
Replace any older fixtures and correct any plumbing issues that you know of.
You will have less issues with plumbing from the previous business when your new tenant moves in.
Different businesses will have different plumbing needs.
A unit that was once a clothing store will need more plumbing if it becomes a business that requires more sinks, appliances or bathrooms.
Always check what your current water lines can handle.
It’s always better to know before the job is finished.
Retail buildings can sometimes have altered plumbing.
When tenants renovate their space, they may leave behind plumbing that can cause issues down the road, such as different types of piping, outdated valves and fixtures.
Repeated leaking, low pressure or drains that may need to be taken into consideration when dealing with the building as a whole.
This doesn’t always mean you will have to replace your plumbing system.
Cold Barrie winters can affect retail plumbing systems.
Commercial pipes can freeze along the outside walls, loading doors, entrance ways and garage. Sometimes there are cold areas that store goods.
You may notice less or no water coming out of a line. If the pipe breaks you may not see any signs of water until it thaws out.
A burst pipe can let out water in your customers’ walkway, stock room or other tenant’s unit.
Water can start to destroy floors, drywall, stock and appliances. Shutting off an accessible valve may stop more water from getting into the area.
Call for commercial plumbing if you cannot stop the water from flowing.
There can be electrical items found throughout your retail building.
Make sure everyone stays clear from any electrical if water is flowing towards them.
Never stand in water while touching electrical.
Try to control the leak without putting someone else at risk of electrocution.
There are some plumbing issues that will require immediate attention and can’t wait for the next visit.
Whether it be a burst pipe, large leak, sewage backup, pump failing or overflowing drains, it can all take its toll on your business.
Sureflow offers emergency services 24 hours a day for commercial plumbing.
Inform us if water/sewage is currently overflowing and what part of the building is affected.
When you have an emergency at your place of business it can cause major problems.
You may be able to isolate an issue and only affect part of your business.
If your emergency involves sewer backing up into your business or a large leak we will need to respond as soon as possible.
Try to contain the problem and limit any unnecessary disruption to your business.
Once you have an emergency you want to assess if you can contain the problem.
If there is a water leak and you can access the shutoff it may help prevent more damage.
If you have sewage backing up try not to use your plumbing to prevent more waste water going to the backed up line.
Make sure your customers and employees stay away from any sewage or wet areas until service arrives.
Plumbing emergencies can become very inconvenient if your business requires your customers to use your facility.
It is always good to know where your main shutoffs are located to cut off certain areas of your store.
Also know what systems may be shared with your neighbors.
This can allow you to shut down only certain areas that are being affected and not your whole business.
As with most things there are usually signs that your plumbing may be failing.
Drains starting to back up, toilets that constantly clog or valves that start to drip should not be overlooked.
Water pressure that fluctuates or pumps acting strange can also be a sign to call a plumber.
Call as soon as you notice any of these problems to prevent further damage.
Your retail store may take up one unit but use plumbing that the whole building shares.
Plumbing such as water main and sewer lines can feed multiple tenants.
Knowing where the problem is coming from is important.
If it’s only one store having problems it could be an issue within that store. If multiple stores around you are having the same problem it could be something within the commercial building.
While retail plumbing falls under the category of commercial plumbing there are certain aspects to consider.
You have to keep in mind that your store has customers coming in and out. Stock and merchandise, washrooms and time of day are all factors.
At Sureflow we provide plumbing services for retail stores/buildings in addition to our commercial plumbing services.
We want to fix your plumbing without causing any unnecessary problems to your business.
If you contact us about a plumbing problem in your retail store make sure to let us know what is going on.
How many fixtures are affected? Is water running? Do you have backed up drains? Is your store open right now? Are other tenants around you having the same issues?
These are all questions that will help us figure out if it’s just your retail store or something bigger in the commercial building.
It is also helpful to know if you have had this problem in the past.
Having good working plumbing is important for your retail store. Your customers and employees will use these facilities so they need to be up and running.
Whether it’s a clogged washroom or leaky pipe we can get to your problem. It may affect your merchandise or finishings.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers retail plumbing services in Barrie for retail stores/plazas, storefronts, malls etc.
Our current retail plumbing services include: Repairing your retail store, new build and maintenance.
Commercial services: drain cleaning, pumps, PRV’s, backflow tests, maintenance and 24 hour emergency commercial plumbing.
Need retail plumbing services in Barrie? Give Sureflow Plumbing & Drain a call today at 705-503-7996.
Yes we do. Sureflow offers plumbing services to retail stores and retail buildings. Whether it’s repairs, new build or maintenance we have you covered.
Sureflow offers drain cleaning for commercial applications and can pressure water-jet clean most commercial drains.
We can service most plumbing found in a store. From toilets, sinks, faucets, valves, drains etc.
We can provide plumbing services to individual tenants in a shopping plaza as well as common areas of the building that serve multiple tenants.
Retail plumbing can consist of installing new water and drains. We can also install washrooms and sinks or relocate fixtures.
Yes Sureflow offers plumbing maintenance programs for commercial buildings.
Sureflow can inspect and repair your PRV and offer pump services for commercial buildings.
Yes. If your store has an emergency we are here to help 24 hours a day.
