A Real-World Example of Solving a Plumbing Challenge with SFA Saniflo

From Utility Corner to Functional Washroom: How One Business Owner Added Facilities Without Breaking Concrete

For many business owners, every square foot matters. Whether it's a workshop, warehouse, garage, acreage shop, or commercial outbuilding, maximizing existing space can significantly reduce operating costs and create new opportunities for growth.

That was exactly the challenge faced by Troy of Triple G Mechanical.

A few years ago, Troy decided to relocate his business operations from a leased city location to his acreage. The move would allow him to eliminate substantial lease expenses and invest more resources back into growing his business.

There was just one problem.

The finished office and shop space he wanted to use didn't have accessible drainage at ground level for washroom facilities.

The Traditional Approach? Expensive, Disruptive, and Time-Consuming

In many situations, adding a washroom where no conventional drainage exists can involve:

• Breaking concrete floors 
• Excavating for new drain lines 
• Significant labour costs 
• Project delays 
• Disruption to daily operations 

For business owners and homeowners alike, these challenges can quickly turn a simple improvement project into a major undertaking.

A Smarter Alternative

Rather than tearing up floors or redesigning the space, Troy turned to SFA Saniflo.

Using an SFA Saniflo grinder and pump system, he was able to install:

✔ A toilet
✔ A urinal
✔ A wash basin

—all in a single day.

By pumping wastewater overhead to an existing drain line, the installation avoided the need for major demolition while delivering a fully functional washroom for staff.

Before: Limited Facilities

The original space consisted of a basic utility area with minimal amenities and no practical way to connect new plumbing fixtures to conventional drainage.

After: A Fully Functional Washroom

The completed project transformed the space into a clean, practical washroom featuring a toilet, urinal, and sink—providing employees with convenient facilities while preserving the integrity of the existing structure.

The Business Impact

For Troy, the benefits extended far beyond plumbing.

Moving operations to his acreage allowed him to redirect tens of thousands of dollars annually that would otherwise have gone toward commercial lease costs.

Those savings can now be invested directly into growing his business.

As Troy explains:

"Saniflo solved all of my issues. I was able to install a toilet, a urinal and a wash basin all inside of one day. The grinder and pump system allowed me to easily pump the wastewater overhead to an accessible drain. Having the ability to move my operations to my acreage allows me to redirect tens of thousands of dollars annually back into growing my business."

Why More Contractors and Property Owners Are Choosing SFA Saniflo

Projects like Troy's demonstrate why SFA Saniflo solutions continue to gain popularity across residential and commercial applications.

Benefits include:

• Avoiding costly concrete breaking  
• Faster installation timelines 
• Minimal disruption to finished spaces 
• Flexible fixture placement 
• Reduced labour and material costs  
• Reliable, long-term performance 

Whether you're adding a washroom to a shop, garage, warehouse, basement, cottage, outbuilding, or commercial space, SFA Saniflo solutions make installations possible where traditional plumbing may not be practical.

Discover What's Possible

Every project presents unique challenges—but they don't always require major demolition.

Explore the full range of SFA Saniflo solutions and see how you can add plumbing virtually anywhere:

👉 sfasaniflo.ca/en/our-solutions