Flood Protection

A sewage backup into your home presents a significant and serious health hazard. It is important to you and to your insurance company that you take steps to minimize your risk through installation of a backwater valve and sump pump.

Backwater Valves and Sump Pumps

When installed correctly the backwater valve allows water from your sinks, tubs and toilets to flow out of your home. It has a simple gate function that closes if water begins to back up from the sewer system.

Sump pumps are an affordable way to add another layer of protection against flooding. The technology is self-testing and comes with artificial intelligence to make your system as fail safe as humanly and technologically possible.

Rebates for Markham City

There are a number of rebates currently available in Markham:

• Backwater Valve: (Indoor) Installed on Sanitary Lateral: $1,750.
• Backwater Valve: (Indoor) Installed on Storm Lateral: $1,750.
• Backwater Valve: (Outdoor) Installed on Storm Lateral: $2,000.
• Weeping Tile: Disconnection and Redirect to Storm Lateral: $3,000.
• Weeping Tile: Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation: $5,000.
• Storm Lateral: Reline & Repair: $2,500.
• Sanitary Lateral: Reline & Repair: $2,500.

According to the City of Markham, you can apply if:

• Your home is connected to the City of Markham's sewer system.
• Your property is not subject to any contraventions, work orders or outstanding municipal requirements.
• You have no outstanding municipal fines, tax payments or fees.
• Your downspouts have been disconnected from the City sewer system.
• The homeowner provides the necessary documentation required in the application forms and comply with the program requirement.
• You have obtained the necessary permits for the New Installation.
• The homeowner agrees to sign a release form in favour of the City.

Check your insurance policy carefully and regularly to ensure you are covered for sewer backups. Installing the measures offered in this program may improve your home insurance coverage costs.

We can help you apply

Contact us today to see how we can help you get the most affordable option to protect your home against flooding.