WATER FIXTURE INSPECTIONS

Stop wasting water and start finding leaks with a comprehensive water fixture inspection from Water Matrix. Available for all properties including condos, rental apartments, senior living and more.

Protect Your Budget and Your Asset With a Fixture Deficiency Inspection

A professional water fixture audit gives property owners and managers a clear picture of where water is being used and where it may be unnecessarily wasted. Water Matrix inspects fixtures throughout your property to document fixture condition and any visible deficiencies that pose water damage risks or contribute to water costs. The result is a practical, property-specific roadmap that can support conservation projects, preventative maintenance and capital planning.

Did you know after only 5 years, high use fixture parts may start to show wear and signs of leaking or future leaking?

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We Inspect All Fixtures. In-Suite + Common Areas

A Water Matrix fixture audits shows you everything you need to know about your water fixtures. We document key information like manufacturer, real-time water consumption, fixture condition and identified deficiencies for toilets, urinals, faucets, showerheads and other domestic water fixtures. This gives property owners and managers the information needed to support water conservation, maintenance, budgeting and future capital planning.

Fixture Consumption Data, Brand & Condition

Collection of real-time consumption volumes is a critical and often overlooked step in complete property auditing. Knowing exact fixture usage and fixture brand helps identify retrofit opportunities and the type of replacement models required. We collect:

Real-time usage - Not just stamped flow/flush. Measured usage for each fixture
Manufacturers brand and/or fixture model
Fixture design type (ie: Floor exit toilet vs back outlet toilet)
Overall fixture condition

Leak & Fixture Deficiency Data

Fixture audits identify leaks, malfunctioning parts and damaged fixture plumbing. These deficiencies are recorded by location and type, creating a detailed record of water waste and water damage risks. We identify:

Running or leaking toilets and flush valves
Dripping faucets, showerheads and other fixture
Worn fill valves, flappers, cartridges, seals and internal components
Fixtures that overfill, continuously run or fail to shut off properly
Damaged, deteriorated or improperly operating fixtures

Audit Report & Supporting Images

A successful water fixture audit should turn thousands of individual observations into organized, actionable property data. Water Matrix consolidates audit findings into a structured report. All data is supported by photographic evidence, so property teams can move directly from audit to action.

Organized fixture inventories by building, floor, room or suite
Sorted fixture and deficiency data to quickly identify common issues and trends
Prioritized repair lists highlighting required fixture maintenance or replacement
Supporting photographs of all fixtures and any identified deficiencies
Clear repair scopes that can be provided directly to site management

Fixture Inspections Reduce Water Damage!

Help Prevent Your Next Water Damage Disaster

Did you know water is the leading cause of insurance claims? Water loss events can cause short term, long-term and structural damage to your property. With over 50% of Canadians expected to experience some form of water-related incident in their lifetime, inspecting your property for water damage risks has never made more sense.

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What Fixture Information Will You Get From A Water Matrix Inspection?

Toilet & Urinal Data

  
        Audit Category
        Data Collected
      
        Real-Time Flush Volume
        
          Measure toilet or urinal for real-time flush volume. 
          This value often varies from the manufacturer's stamped usage 
          (i.e., a 4.8L toilet may actually flush 5.5L).
        
        Porcelain Condition
        
          Check porcelain for cracking or signs of past leaking to ensure 
          water cannot escape through existing damage.
        
        Parts Conditions
        
          Dye-tab test tank toilets to ensure flappers are leak-free. 
          Check fill valves for proper function, hissing, and other signs 
          of potential water loss.
        
        Shut Off Valve Data
        
          Visually inspect shut-off valves for leaks, damage, or significant 
          wear. Check for water marks below the valve that may indicate 
          current or previous leakage.

Audit Category	Data Collected
Real-Time Flush Volume	Measure toilet or urinal for real-time flush volume. This value often varies from the manufacturer's stamped usage (i.e., a 4.8L toilet may actually flush 5.5L).
Porcelain Condition	Check porcelain for cracking or signs of past leaking to ensure water cannot escape through existing damage.
Parts Conditions	Dye-tab test tank toilets to ensure flappers are leak-free. Check fill valves for proper function, hissing, and other signs of potential water loss.
Shut Off Valve Data	Visually inspect shut-off valves for leaks, damage, or significant wear. Check for water marks below the valve that may indicate current or previous leakage.

Faucet & Aerator Data

  
        Audit Category
        Data Collected
      
        Real-Time Flow Rate
        
          Measure faucet for real-time flow rate at maximum volume 
          (cold water) to determine usage in litres or gallons per minute.
        
        Leak Data
        
          Inspect faucet for active drip leaks, leaks from the stem and handle,
          and cartridge leaks.
        
        Fixture Function/Setup
        
          Ensure faucet is functional and operates without malfunction. 
          Confirm faucet configuration.
        
        Trapway Inspection
        
          Visually inspect trapway and connections for signs of leaking, 
          cracking, or other risk as space permits.

Audit Category	Data Collected
Real-Time Flow Rate	Measure faucet for real-time flow rate at maximum volume (cold water) to determine usage in litres or gallons per minute.
Leak Data	Inspect faucet for active drip leaks, leaks from the stem and handle, and cartridge leaks.
Fixture Function/Setup	Ensure faucet is functional and operates without malfunction. Confirm faucet configuration.
Trapway Inspection	Visually inspect trapway and connections for signs of leaking, cracking, or other risk as space permits.

Shower System Data

  
        Audit Category
        Data Collected
      
        Real-Time Showerhead Flow Rate
        
          Measure real-time flow rate from the showerhead to determine 
          average shower water consumption per use.
        
        Shower Leaks
        
          Identify any visible leaks from the showerhead or at the 
          showerhead connection to the shower arm.
        
  Mixing Valve Leaks
  
    Check the mixing valve for visible leaks in front of the wall 
    at the handle and valve connection.
  
        Tub Spout Leaks
        
          Check the tub spout for leaking while the water is off, or 
          weak diverter performance and leakage during showering.

Audit Category	Data Collected
Real-Time Showerhead Flow Rate	Measure real-time flow rate from the showerhead to determine average shower water consumption per use.
Shower Leaks	Identify any visible leaks from the showerhead or at the showerhead connection to the shower arm.
Mixing Valve Leaks	Check the mixing valve for visible leaks in front of the wall at the handle and valve connection.
Tub Spout Leaks	Check the tub spout for leaking while the water is off, or weak diverter performance and leakage during showering.

Fixture Attachments & Accessory Data

  
        Audit Category
        Data Collected
      
        Document Domestic Attachments
        
          Audits identify any domestic water attachments that have been 
          connected to existing fixtures. This portion of the report helps 
          property owners identify where unauthorized products have been 
          installed and where water consumption or property damage risks 
          may be highest.
        
        Portable Dishwashers
        
          Identification of any suites where portable dishwashers have 
          been connected to a faucet, shower, bath, or other domestic 
          water fixture.
        
        Portable Washing Machine / Laundry
        
          Identification of any suites where portable washing machines 
          have been connected to a faucet, shower, bath, or other domestic 
          water fixture.
        
        Toilet Bidets
        
          Identification of any suites where toilet-seat bidets or bidet 
          wand washing devices have been installed on existing toilet bowls, 
          seats, or water supply connections.

Audit Category	Data Collected
Document Domestic Attachments	Audits identify any domestic water attachments that have been connected to existing fixtures. This portion of the report helps property owners identify where unauthorized products have been installed and where water consumption or property damage risks may be highest.
Portable Dishwashers	Identification of any suites where portable dishwashers have been connected to a faucet, shower, bath, or other domestic water fixture.
Portable Washing Machine / Laundry	Identification of any suites where portable washing machines have been connected to a faucet, shower, bath, or other domestic water fixture.
Toilet Bidets	Identification of any suites where toilet-seat bidets or bidet wand washing devices have been installed on existing toilet bowls, seats, or water supply connections.

Identify Leaks Up To 5x Faster vs. Resident Reporting

Did you know that residents and tenants of multi family properties often allow a suspected leak to go unreported for up to 120 days when physical water damage is not occurring? That delay has real impacts to water costs. Don’t rely on resident and tenant reporting. Find leaks proactively and watch your water cost drop!

Simplified Deficiency Repairs. Plumbing Quotes Included!

Leak Repair Quotes

Water Matrix can provide competitive repair pricing for leaks and deficiencies identified during the audit. Because we’ve already inspected the fixtures and documented the issues, our team knows what needs to be repaired and where. This reduces investigation time and makes it easier to prioritize and complete repairs efficiently. One trusted team manages the process, end to end.

Fixture Replacement Quotes

Where fixtures are damaged, outdated or no longer economical to repair, Water Matrix can provide competitive replacement options tailored to the building. With over 20,000 fixtures on hand in our GTA distribution centre, our team can action coordinated retrofits quickly and with multiple fixture options for unit owners, tenants or property to choose from.

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Completing Fixture Repairs Can Cut Water Costs By 20%+!

That’s right! Actioning the recommended repairs to deficient or high volume fixtures can reduce operating costs at your property. Some sites can reduce water cost by 20% or more with simple fixture repairs or replacements that can be completed in less than 1-2 days.

Why Choose Water Matrix?

Inspecting Fixtures Since 1989

Water Matrix has been inspecting and measuring fixtures in apartment rentals, condos and commercial properties since 1989. Our team completes hundreds of these inspections every year
Over 500 Installations Completed

Water Matrix has completed fixture installations at over 5,000 properties across Canada. These retrofits include replacement of toilets, showers, faucets, sinks, mixing valves and more.
Custom Installation Tracking Software

Water Matrix has developed proprietary software that is used to document every fixture, collect fixture images, identify fixture locations and detail fixture deficiencies in a final report.
In-House Plumbing Teams

Water Matrix deploys in house teams to complete repair and replacement work. Our certified technicians and plumbers are in company uniforms with ID and armed with project documentation for every fixture.