Plumber in Toronto: Licensed Plumbers & Drain Specialists
Rooter Brothers is a family-owned Toronto plumbing company. Our licensed plumbers repair leaks, clear drains, fix sewer lines, and handle plumbing emergencies in every part of the city, 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 TORONTO PLUMBER, AVAILABLE DAY AND NIGHT
Toronto’s plumbing is older than most people think. A semi in Leslieville might still have the clay sewer lateral it was built with in 1910. A bungalow in Wexford has galvanized supply lines that have been rusting from the inside since the 1950s. A condo in CityPlace has a shut-off valve that nobody has turned in fifteen years. Each of these homes fails in its own way, and a plumber who has worked in all of them knows where to look first.
Rooter Brothers is a licensed Toronto plumbing company serving homeowners, landlords, condo owners and businesses across the city. We repair leaks, clear drains, replace sewer lines, install backwater valves and sump pumps, and answer plumbing emergencies 24 hours a day. A real person picks up at (647) 449-5665, and you get a written price before any work begins.
Drain and Sewer Specialists Who Also Do Your Plumbing
Most plumbing calls in Toronto start in the drain. A slow basement floor drain, a toilet that gurgles when the washer empties, sewage in the laundry room after a thunderstorm. That is why Rooter Brothers built the company around drain and sewer work first: we carry the sewer camera, the hydro jetter and the line locator on our trucks, so we can see the problem before anyone talks about digging.
The same licensed team handles everyday plumbing repairs, from running toilets and leaking shut-off valves to frozen pipes and hidden leaks behind finished walls. One call covers the whole system, from the fixture in your bathroom to the sewer connection under your front lawn.
Plumbing Problems We See Every Week in Toronto
Toronto has a pattern, and after enough years in its basements you learn it. These are the calls that keep our trucks busy:
- Basement floor drains backing up during summer storms in neighbourhoods served by the old combined sewer system
- Tree roots growing into clay sewer laterals under mature streets in the Annex, Riverdale, High Park and Leaside
- Repeat clogs caused by original building traps in pre-war houses across Old Toronto and East York
- Low water pressure from corroded galvanized pipes in post-war bungalows in Scarborough, Etobicoke and North York
- Lead water service lines in older homes that need replacing before the City will replace its side
- Frozen and burst pipes on exterior walls and in back additions when January wind comes off Lake Ontario
- Leaks in condos that travel through two or three units before anyone notices
None of these are solved by snaking the drain and hoping. We find the cause, show you what we found, and fix it so it does not come back next season. Call (647) 449-5665 to book a licensed Toronto plumber.
Plumbing Services in Toronto
From a dripping fixture to a full sewer line replacement, our licensed plumbers cover every part of a Toronto home or business. We also provide hydro jetting, pipe bursting, drain locating and basement waterproofing across the city.
Burst pipe on Bloor or sewage in a basement in Scarborough at 3 a.m. We answer 24/7 and dispatch a licensed plumber right away.
Kitchen, bathroom, laundry and main line drains cleared with professional snaking and hydro jetting, then flow-tested before we leave.
Clay and cast iron laterals under older Toronto homes repaired or replaced, trenchless whenever the line allows it.
Buying a century home or chasing a repeat backup? We put a camera down the line and show you exactly what is there.
The hidden cause of repeat backups in many pre-war Toronto houses. We remove it and install a cleanout for easy future access.
Stops sewer water from flowing back into your basement. We pull the City of Toronto permit and prepare your subsidy paperwork.
New pumps, replacements and battery backups that keep running when a storm knocks the power out.
Damp ceiling, musty smell or a water bill that jumped? We find hidden leaks in walls, floors and condo units.
Running, leaking and clogged toilets repaired same day, including basement apartments and condo units.
City of Toronto Subsidies and Programs That Save You Money
A good Toronto plumber should save you money, not just fix the pipe. The City runs several programs that most homeowners never hear about until after they have paid full price.
The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy now covers up to $6,650 per property for flood protection work completed on or after November 12, 2025. It includes a backwater valve (two for homes with more than one sewer connection), a sump pump with battery backup, and severing and capping the weeping tile connection. There is also a new Home Plumbing Assessment subsidy of up to $500, completed by a licensed plumber on the City’s form. We do the assessment, pull the building permit, install the work and give you the itemized invoice you need to apply.
The Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program lets the City replace its side of a lead water service once you replace yours. The City recommends doing both at the same time, and we can schedule our side to match.
Not sure who owns the problem? The City of Toronto is responsible for the water service and sewer connection from the main to your property line. From the property line into the house is the homeowner’s side. If the whole street is out of 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 Toronto
What a plumber costs in Toronto depends on what failed, how easy it is to reach, and whether a wall, floor or driveway is in the way. A blocked drain in an unfinished basement is a short visit. A collapsed lateral under a front porch in Riverdale is a different job. 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 |
| Toilet repair | $150 – $300 | Flapper, fill valve or clog |
| Frozen pipe thawing | $250 – $450 | Accessible pipe, no damage |
| 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 things every Toronto customer gets from Rooter Brothers.
Fast Response
We dispatch across Toronto 24/7, from the Beaches to Rexdale. A real person answers, and floods and sewer backups are treated as emergencies.
Upfront Pricing
A written price before we start. If we open a wall and find more, we stop and show you before going further.
Guaranteed Work
Drains are flow-tested, pipes are pressure-tested and pumps are run under load before we leave your home.
Frequently Asked Questions — Plumber Toronto
01. How much does a plumber cost in Toronto?
Most common repairs fall between $150 and $900. Clearing a blocked main drain typically runs $250 to $500 and a burst pipe repair $350 to $900. You get a written price before any work starts.
02. Is there a 24-hour plumber in Toronto?
Yes. Rooter Brothers answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, and dispatches a licensed plumber anywhere in the city.
03. Who is responsible for the pipe between my house and the street?
The City of Toronto owns the water service and sewer connection from the main to your property line. From the property line into the house is the homeowner’s responsibility.
04. Does my Toronto home have lead pipes?
Homes built before the 1950s can still have a lead water service. We can check the pipe where it enters your basement and replace the private side so the City can replace its side.
05. How do I get the City of Toronto basement flooding subsidy?
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. You apply after the work is done with the permit and an itemized invoice, which we provide.
06. Do you work in condos and rental properties?
Yes. We repair leaks, toilets, drains and shut-off valves in condo units and rentals across Toronto and coordinate with property management for access and water shut-offs.
Toronto Neighbourhoods We Serve
From the Beaches to Etobicoke, We've Got Toronto Covered
Close to Toronto Landmarks
Toronto Neighbourhoods
- Downtown
- Midtown
- North York
- Scarborough
- Etobicoke
- East York
- York
- The Annex
- Leslieville
- Riverdale
- The Beaches
- The Danforth
- Leaside
- Forest Hill
- Rosedale
- Cabbagetown
- Liberty Village
- CityPlace
- Parkdale
- Roncesvalles
- The Junction
- Bloor West Village
- Willowdale
- Don Mills
- Agincourt
- Mimico
- Long Branch
- Weston
- Thorncliffe Park
- Little Italy
Nearby Communities
- Brampton
- Mississauga
- Vaughan
- Markham
- Richmond Hill
- Oakville
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 Toronto, and let our licensed team handle it. Call (647) 449-5665 to speak with a real person on our team.
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