Drain Works Plumbing

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Toronto ON M8Z 3L2
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Philip in Riverdale
Philip in Riverdale
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Complete replacement underground drains

We were pleased the costs were significantly lower than estimates obtained from the competition. The whole job was completed by the end of the day following our call. We no longer have to worry about our house drain being blocked with tree roots. Our contact Jeremy Harris was exceptionally helpful and scoped the city drain for us to show us we need to get the city to clear that as well.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Philip** We are grateful for the review and are happy to hear that you were fulfilled with the service you received. You are a valued customer and we thank you for choosing DrainWorks. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on.

George in Milton
George in Milton
1 review Milton, ON
10/10

Severely Obstructed Drain

We have avoided fixing this for as long as we could. We had a bad cost and service experience with another service company and I did web based research this time before calling DrainWorks. The almost too good to be true stories on the web site turned out to be accurate.

The appointment time for 0900 was confirmed the nite before. I though RIGHT?????

Well, Matt was unloading the truck at 0900. I had so little faith to begin with! That changed almost immediately. He wore Booties over his work shoes and when bringing in the wheeled auger the auger wheels got booties. To begin with, the cleanout is in a finished area. Matt worked without leaving any mess.

Matt confirmed the structural condition of the system to town service with the camera! The completely obstructed kitchen branch was cleared and I SAW MYSELF that all the obstruction was gone. Matt used the camera because we wanted a full check.

My wife was used to cleaning up after service personnel. This was not necessary once Matt completed the job. He did his own cleaning.

We recommend DrainWorks for any such plumbing. We will highkly recommend Drainworks to our family and friends.

Approximate cost of services:
$264.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Nothing-its great
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
USe this firm. The staff are hourly and not on commission. They take the time to do a real good job.
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Company Response

**Thanks George** It was certainly a pleasure to read your review. We are so pleased to hear that you were satisfied with our service and that we have obtained your faith, especially since you had been let down in the past by another company. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on and we appreciate any recommendation you make on our behalf.

James in South Mississauga
James in South Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Late night drain cleaning

Bathroom sink was slow draining for months and then finally just blocked right up. Tried to snake it out myself but just couldn't get to the block. Found Drainworks through a Google search. Watched the Youtube video. Decided to take a shot.

Called up around 930 pm last night. Asked for an 830 am slot. The booked me in for Saturday morning which I was cool with. Then they called tonight and said they could send someone out tonight if we wanted. Said "sure - why not."

Jeremy came over. Super polite. Handed me his business card before coming in the door. Clean cut. Very professional. Puts on those little red slip ons. I describe the situation. He treats my like an adult who more or less knows what I am talking about. And gets right to it.

He snaked 14 feet of pipe. My little amateur snake is only 10 feet long. And I was only able to get the snake 5 feet into the drain.

Sure enough the block is a wad of hair the side of your hand. Very disgusting.

As he filled the sink to test things out he carefully cleaned up everything and wiped down all the walls under the sink and then cleaned the sink.

Now the drain works super well.

I am a happy camper.

Approximate cost of services:
$180.00
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**Thanks James** Such a pleasure to read your review, thank you for sharing the details on this positive service experience. We are happy to know that you were satisfied with the service you received. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks, we look forward to being your plumbing and drain service providers.

petrbri birchcliff
petrbri birchcliff
2 reviews Scarborough, ON
10/10

clog of the decade !

thanks for coming over so late at night with little notice. jeremy worked solidly for over an hour . he was determined to finish no matter how ugly and hard the job was. we are very appreciative and would highly recommend drainworks. it actually feels good when you get such great service nowadays. peter b.......

Approximate cost of services:
$225.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Peter** We are grateful for your review. Thank you for taking the time to share this positive experience with others. It is good to know that our efforts to exceed expectations were not overlooked and were appreciated. We are glad to have been of assistance and we thank you in advance for any referrals you make on our behalf. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Karen in Bloor West Village
Karen in Bloor West Village
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Kitchen sink snaking

After trying to fix a kitchen sink back-up ourselves to no avail, we called DrainWorks. Jeremy was the technician who came, and he was great. Courteous, efficient, and tidy, he took care of our problem, and even fixed up a few minor leaks on top of it all. While we would have hoped not to have any plumbing problems, the service we received was excellent. If we ever run into plumbing issues, we're definitely going to call DrainWorks again.

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Karen** We appreciate your review. We certainly are glad to know that you felt the service you received from Jeremy was excellent. We do look forward to being your plumbing and drain service providers should you require our assistance again in the future. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Louise in N Queensway
Louise in N Queensway
2 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Replacing pipes

We had a plumbing disaster right before going on vacation. Armando and crew arrived and took care of replacing pipe on a rush job. They were all courteous and professional. I highly recommend their services.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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**Thanks Louise** We appreciate your review. It is good to know we were of assistance during your emergency. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you rely on and we thank you in advance for any referrals you make on our behalf.

Lori in Hillcrest
Lori in Hillcrest
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Replace Bottom of Plumbing Stack+Investigation

Armando, Frank, Mike and crew provided professional, clean, timely and courteous work of excellent quality. Everyone took the time to fully inform us of what was going on throughout the process. After loosing trust in contractors through a home renovation, it was great to learn that are companies that take pride in providing quality work with a customer-service focus. We were also pleased to learn they donate a percentage of earnings from drain replacements to the Sick Kids Foundation. We will soon be lining up our next plumbing job with DrainWorks. Best-

Approximate cost of services:
$1,600.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Lorisan** We appreciate your review. It is a pleasure to know that you were so satisfied with our service. We are also glad to learn that we have earned your confidence after having been let down by other contractors in the past. We certainly look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on.

Naomi in Wychwood
Naomi in Wychwood
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Camera Inspection of Sanitary Line

Suspecting we may have a roots in drains issue due to a very old large tree at the front of our house, I called DrainWorks after a basic google search to request a camera inspection. William responded to my inquiries in clear and professional and within the hour, Jeremy, one of their technicians, was at my home to check if there was a problem or not. Jeremy was incredibly professional and friendly and provided us with reasonable and understandable explanations and options of where to go from here. I was extremely satisfied with the service I received from start to finish and would have no hesitation in using Drainworks in the future and/or recommending them.

Approximate cost of services:
$280.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Naomi** We appreciate your review and are certainly glad to hear you were so satisfied with our service from start to finish. Thank you in advance for any referrals you make on our behalf. We do look forward to being your plumbing and drain service providers should you require our assistance again in the future.

LB58
LB58
8 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Plugged drain

Armando was very thorough and professional. He did an excellent job at explaining the problem and provided several options to resolve it. I was really happy with the service level. It was quite messy and he did a great job of tidying up. I would highly recommend him.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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Company Response

**Thanks LB58** We are grateful for the review. Thank you for taking the time to share this positive experience. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you rely on and we appreciate any recommendation you make on our behalf. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Meera in Brampton
Meera in Brampton
3 reviews Brampton, ON
9/10

New kitchen sink, faucet and water filter connection

I choose Drainworks based on the reviews I read on HomeStars. I am overall very satisfied with the company. Philip was great! He was on time, methodical in his assessment of the work to be done and left the place clean. The job was very well done, but not cheap! The cost listed is for 3 hours of labour and a few small parts.

Approximate cost of services:
$680.00
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**Thanks Meera** We appreciate your review and we value your input. We are happy to know that you were very satisfied with DrainWorks. We just wanted to point out that although Phil was actually onsite for 3 ½ hours, time spent is not such a good indication of value received as we do not charge by the hour, we charge by the job. This is highly advantageous to you because we send a plumber with 25 years of experience fully equipped to your home with the capabilities to complete the same job quicker and for less; which means he takes up less of your time as well. It would take a less efficient company longer and end up costing you more. Hope we have shed some light on this aspect for you. We certainly do appreciate your business and we definitely look forward to being your plumbing and drain service providers. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

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More about Drain Works Plumbing

DrainWorks Plumbing is a customer-first, Toronto-based plumbing company providing full plumbing services, drain cleaning, drain repair and drain replacement. All our plumbers are 100% licensed, insured and commission-free! We take great pride in being one of the most reviewed companies on HomeStars in North America! We are also proud to say that we have been chosen (twice) as the "best plumber in the city" by Toronto Life magazine, as evidenced by their "Busy person's survival guide" issue. High praise from a wonderful and trusted publication!

We employ full-time salaried plumbers rather than commission-based plumbers that are motivated to up-sell you. All of the DrainWorks plumbers in Toronto and surrounding areas are fully licensed, insured, and professionally trained. We are also proud to say that 100% of our employees have been with us for 10 years or more. Finally, an experienced local plumber near you that you can trust and rely on!

Further, we've recently had the honor of being one of a select few companies across all trades, hand picked by Gemini award winning TV host and contractor, Bryan Baeumler, of HGTV's Leave it to Bryan and Disaster DIY to be Baeumler Approved. A high mark of quality, indeed.

You can count on DrainWorks for all your plumbing and drain-related needs in Toronto. Our plumbers are ready for your call with clear and upfront pricing and will always arrive on-time and fully prepared with everything they can foreseeably need.

DrainWorks Plumbing also likes to help and support our local Toronto community and charities, such as for the Easter Seals and SickKids Foundation.
Please take a few moments to read these plumbing reviews from our customers, so you too can learn about and take advantage of the ‘DrainWorks Difference’. We hope you choose us for your next call to the plumber!

CATEGORIES
Drainage Contractors, Bathroom & Kitchen - Fixtures & Accessories, Drain Services, Plumbing, and Waterproofing
PRODUCTS
Plumbing problem? Drain clog, drain backup, or basement flood? Or do you just need a new plumbing fixture installation? Or perhaps a full drain pipe excavation and replacement?
SERVICES
Full service plumbing, emergency plumbers, complete drain cleaning, underground sewer pipe replacement and waterproofing
STYLES
Available with clear upfront pricing, on time & prepared!
SPECIALITIES
Residential plumbing services in Toronto, drain cleaning, drain pipe excavation and replacement, drain snake rootering, drain camera inspections, drain hydro-jetting and more.
WEBSITE
https://drainworks.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1995
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard
LICENSES
Master Plumber License P26570; Plumbing Contractor License T94-4853957
MEMBERSHIPS
Better Business Bureau, Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance, PSI, Retail Council of Canada
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
WHMIS, Staples Canada wide Service Excellence Award, recognition by 2 Prime Ministers and 4 Premiers
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Lifetime warranty on all new underground drain workmanship
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