Plumber in North York: Licensed Plumbers & Drain Specialists
Rooter Brothers is a family-owned plumbing company serving every North York neighbourhood, from Willowdale and Don Mills to Downsview and York Mills. Our licensed plumbers clear drains, repair sewer lines, fix leaks and handle emergencies 24 hours a day. A real person answers at (647) 449-5665, and you get a written price before any work starts.
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YOUR NORTH YORK PLUMBER, FROM WILLOWDALE TO DOWNSVIEW
North York was built in waves, and its plumbing shows every one of them. The 1950s bungalows and split-levels in Don Mills, Bayview Village and Willowdale still run on galvanized supply lines and sewer laterals laid under what are now some of the biggest trees in the city. The large homes of York Mills, Hoggs Hollow and the Bridle Path have three and four bathrooms on long runs of pipe. And the towers along Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch have added tens of thousands of condo units in the last twenty years.
Rooter Brothers provides licensed plumbing across North York for homeowners, condo owners, landlords and businesses. We clear drains, repair sewer lines, fix leaks, install backwater valves and sump pumps, and answer plumbing emergencies 24 hours a day. A real person answers at (647) 449-5665, and you get a written price before any work starts.
A North York Plumbing Company That Works Like a Specialist
Most plumbers in North York will clear a drain and leave. As Rooter Brothers, we are drain and sewer specialists first, so when a basement floor drain in Bathurst Manor backs up for the third time, we run a camera down the line and show you the root mass, the sag or the cracked joint that is causing it. Then we fix that, not just the symptom.
The same licensed team handles all of your plumbing repairs: low water pressure in a Don Mills bungalow, a running toilet in a Willowdale condo, a leaking shut-off valve behind a finished basement wall in Lansing. If you need a Toronto plumber who already knows North York, you are in the right place.
Common Plumbing Problems in North York Homes and Condos
These are the calls we answer most often across North York:
- Low water pressure and rusty water from original galvanized pipes in 1950s and 60s bungalows
- Tree roots in sewer laterals under the mature streets of Don Mills, York Mills and Bayview Village
- Basement floor drains backing up during heavy summer storms, especially near the West Don, East Don and Black Creek valleys
- Condo leaks along Yonge and Sheppard that travel down to the units below before anyone sees them
- Pinhole leaks in aging copper lines in the larger homes of Hoggs Hollow and the Bridle Path
- Sump pumps that fail during storms in homes with finished basements and walkouts
- Kitchen and laundry drains slowed by grease and lint in busy family homes and basement rentals
If any of these sound familiar, call (647) 449-5665. We serve every North York neighbourhood 24/7, and a licensed plumber gives you a clear price before any work begins.
Plumbing Services in North York
Our licensed plumbers handle everything a North York home, condo or business needs. We also provide drain repair, pipe bursting, building trap removal and basement waterproofing across North York.
Burst pipe in a Willowdale condo or sewage in a Downsview basement at 2 a.m.? We answer 24/7 and dispatch a licensed plumber right away.
Kitchen, bathroom, laundry and main line drains cleared with professional snaking, then flow-tested before we leave.
Root-damaged and cracked sewer laterals under mature North York streets repaired or replaced, trenchless when the line allows.
Buying in Don Mills or Bayview Village? We inspect the sewer lateral on camera before you close, so there are no surprises.
High-pressure cleaning for grease, scale and roots in homes, restaurants and commercial buildings across North York.
Stops sewer water from flowing back into your basement during storms. We pull the City of Toronto permit and prepare your subsidy paperwork.
New pumps, replacements and battery backups for finished basements and walkouts that cannot afford a storm failure.
Hidden leaks in walls, ceilings and condo units found with specialized equipment, then repaired with minimal disruption.
Plumbing service for offices, retail and restaurants from North York Centre to the Yorkdale area, with minimal downtime.
Basement Flooding in North York and the City of Toronto Subsidy
On July 8, 2013, a single afternoon storm produced more than 4,700 basement flooding complaints across Toronto, and many North York streets were among them. The City responded by expanding its Basement Flooding Protection Program to cover the whole city, including North York, which has been part of the City of Toronto since amalgamation in 1998.
For you, that means the City’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy applies in North York: up to $6,650 per property for a backwater valve, a sump pump with battery backup, and severing and capping the weeping tile connection, plus up to $500 for a Home Plumbing Assessment completed by a licensed plumber. We do the assessment, pull the permit, install the work and give you the itemized invoice for your application.
If your basement has already flooded, our sewer backup team clears the line and finds the cause. If the whole street loses water, call 311 for Toronto Water. If it is just your home, call us. Program details change, so we confirm current eligibility with you before you book.
Plumber Cost in North York
Plumbing costs in North York depend on the house as much as the problem. Replacing a section of galvanized pipe in an unfinished Don Mills basement is a straightforward job. The same repair behind finished drywall in a York Mills home, or inside a condo where the building has to shut down a riser, takes more time and coordination. Every price is given after a licensed plumber sees the problem, and you approve it before work starts.
| Service | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main drain clearing | $250 – $500 | Standard residential blockage |
| Sewer camera inspection | Quoted on site | Often booked before buying a home |
| Toilet repair | $150 – $300 | Flapper, fill valve or clog |
| Burst pipe repair | $350 – $900 | Section replaced and pressure tested |
| Sump pump replacement | $600 – $1,200 | Existing pit and discharge line |
| Backwater valve installation | Quoted on site | May qualify for the City subsidy |
Calls outside regular business hours carry an after-hours service charge, which we confirm on the phone before we dispatch.
Fast Response. Upfront Pricing. Guaranteed Work.
Three commitments every North York customer gets from Rooter Brothers.
Fast Response
We dispatch across North York 24/7, from Downsview to Don Mills. A real person answers, and floods and sewer backups are treated as emergencies.
Upfront Pricing
A written price before we start. In condos and finished basements, we show you exactly what needs to open up before we touch a wall.
Guaranteed Work
Drains are flow-tested, pipes are pressure-tested and pumps are run under load before we leave your home or unit.
Frequently Asked Questions — Plumber North York
01. How much does a plumber cost in North York?
Most common repairs in North York fall between $150 and $900. Clearing a blocked main drain typically runs $250 to $500 and a burst pipe repair $350 to $900. Work behind finished walls or inside condos can take more time, and you always get a written price before we start.
02. Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing in North York?
Yes. Rooter Brothers answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, and dispatches a licensed plumber anywhere in North York, from Downsview to Don Mills.
03. Why does my North York bungalow have low water pressure?
Many North York homes built in the 1950s and 60s still have galvanized steel supply pipes. They rust from the inside, which narrows the pipe and reduces pressure and flow. Replacing the galvanized lines with copper or PEX restores normal pressure.
04. Can you work in North York condos?
Yes. We repair leaks, toilets, drains and shut-off valves in condo units across North York, including the Yonge and Sheppard and North York Centre towers, and coordinate with property management for access and water shut-offs.
05. Does the City of Toronto basement flooding subsidy apply in North York?
Yes. North York is part of the City of Toronto, so qualifying homeowners can receive up to $6,650 for backwater valves, sump pumps and related work, plus up to $500 for a Home Plumbing Assessment by a licensed plumber.
06. What parts of North York do you serve?
All of North York, including Willowdale, Don Mills, Bayview Village, York Mills, Bathurst Manor, Downsview, Lawrence Manor and Parkwoods, plus the rest of Toronto and nearby Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham.
North York Neighbourhoods We Serve
From Downsview to Don Mills, We've Got North York Covered
Close to North York Landmarks
North York Neighbourhoods
- Willowdale
- Don Mills
- Bayview Village
- York Mills
- Hoggs Hollow
- The Bridle Path
- Armour Heights
- Lansing
- Newtonbrook
- Bathurst Manor
- Clanton Park
- Westminster-Branson
- Lawrence Manor
- Englemount
- Yorkdale
- Downsview
- Jane and Finch
- York University Heights
- Humber Summit
- Emery
- Parkwoods
- Victoria Village
- Flemingdon Park
- Henry Farm
- Hillcrest Village
- Don Valley Village
- Pleasant View
- Graydon Hall
- Banbury-Don Mills
- Bayview Woods
Nearby Communities
- Toronto
- Vaughan
- Richmond Hill
- Markham
- Scarborough
- Etobicoke
Contact Us Anytime
Don’t let a plumbing problem take over your day. Call Rooter Brothers anytime, day or night, when you need a plumber anywhere in North York, and let our licensed team handle it. Call (647) 449-5665 to speak with a real person on our team.
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