Drain Works Plumbing

Plumbing
Toronto ON M8Z 3L2
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9.5 10 (1624 reviews)

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Peggy
Peggy
3 reviews East York, ON
10/10

water leaking in the basement

Jeremy Harris did several tests to identify the leakage - using a camera, snaking the drain and running water from various sources, he was able to reduce the water leakage significantly without major work in the short term. Although a complete replacement of the drains will have to be done eventually, I will be able to choose that time (rather than being forced to do it immediately from other contractors I had contacted). Jeremy gave me a few options and his recommendations for the long term. He was very professional, good clear explanations and drew pictures of the drain - great customer service! I would highly recommend Jeremy and the Drainworks company!

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Obtain at minimum, an estimate from Drainworks - you will notice the difference in how professional this company is!
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**Thanks Peggy** We appreciate your review. Thank you in advance for any referrals you make on our behalf. We look forward to providing you service in the future should you require our assistance again.

John K at Eglinton and Bayview
John K at Eglinton and Bayview
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Replace 3 faucets and 3 valves

Drainworks sent a plumber on time to my place to do a fairly small, but important (to me) job. The estimate and all the work was done in about two hours ($625). The old faucets were in difficult to access areas and were replced with quality parts. Thank you Drainworks.

Approximate cost of services:
$625.00
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Company Response

**Thanks John K** We appreciate you posting this review on the service you received. Thanks for making DrainWorks your plumbing and drain service choice.

Jacqueline on Dupont
Jacqueline on Dupont
1 review Toronto, ON
9/10

Basement Drain Block

After having a flood in my basement and having 2 plumbers not show up to do the job, Armando was such a relief. Not only did he explain the problem step by step, give me a clear explanation and detailed quote on getting the job done, he and the drainworks crew project completed in 3 days. Considering that I had been waiting two weeks, I only wish that I had found drainworks sooner.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,300.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Jacqueline** We appreciate your review and are glad you were able to experience the DrainWorks difference first hand. We look forward to being your plumbing and drain service providers in the future should you require our services. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

George P in The Beaches
George P in The Beaches
1 review Toronto, ON
8/10

Camera drain inspection

Matthew, the technician, was professional, well dressed and gave me the time to answer my plugged drain questions. He wore boot overalls when he came into the house, too. He gave me several options to handle the partially blocked drain, which is much appreciated. It is very useful to know all the options so one can make a wise decision. The only thing he could have done better is to be a little more patient in answering my questions. He seemed a little frustrated & short with his answers, especially as to why the drains could not be hydro-jetted without removing the main building trap on my house. His answers made no sense to me, and I have been doing pre-purchase home inspections since 1986 and was a City of Toronto Building Inspector before that. Overall, a great company and great service. It was very informative to see on a monitor the complete insides of the underground drain with the "video snaking".
George Papadimitriou, Pappas Home Inspections Inc. Toronto
(416)691-9900 www.pappas1.com

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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Company Response

**Thanks George** We appreciate your review. Thank you for taking the time to post it. When reading your review it seems at first you found that Matthew gave you the time to answer your plugged drain questions. You then indicated that you appreciated being offered several options to handle the partially blocked drain as the information was useful to make a wise decision. However, then you state you wish he had been a little more patient in answering your questions, and that his answers made no sense to you. We always hope to be as informative as possible, so we invite you to please call our office if you have any unanswered concerns which we thought we had addressed at the service call. You are a valued customer, we do thank you for choosing DrainWorks.

Debra in Toronto
Debra in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

replacement of exterior clay pipes with new PVC pipes

DrainWorks provided extremely prompt and efficient service - both with the initial meeting with Armando Gatti, the certified technician who came to quote the job, and with carrying out the work. All the crew were polite and efficient, and Armando did a great job of explaining what was involved, and showing me the findings of the camera inspection. Their price seemed fair to me.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Debra** We appreciate the review and are Happy to have you as a satisfied customer. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Audrey Soroka
Audrey Soroka
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Drain Backup

Clogged drain in basement backed up to the outside breather. The problem was remedied with use of a snake line on the outside breather using K-1500 machine and spade cutter to 45'. Encountered blockage in system.
Job well done!

Approximate cost of services:
$175.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Audrey** We appreciate your review. Please keep DrainWorks in mind for all of your plumbing and drain service needs.

Doug on The Danforth
Doug on The Danforth
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Clearing clogged sewer drain

We woke up to sewage coming out of the basement bathroom drain. Within two hours of calling Armando arrived and went over the possible causes and solutions and their cost. He used a camera to find the clog and loosen it and then a snake to remove the roots that were getting into a section of the pipe. He also recommended a permanent solution which included digging up part of the basement floor and installing new pipe so roots wouldn't become a problem again. I didn't want to go through with the bigger job right now, but will be considering it in the near future when I can afford it. I appreciated Armando's professional attitude and no pressure recommendations.

Approximate cost of services:
$375.00
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**Thanks Doug** We appreciate your review. Thank you for taking the time to post this positive account of the service we provided. We look forward to hearing from you if and when you decide to go ahead with the permanent solution.

JBR Downtown
JBR Downtown
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Plumbing

Drainworks was very polite on the phone, scheduled a same day visit, and then did a great job fixing our clogged shower drain. The workmen were courteous and very respectful of our home. I would highly recommend Drainworks.

Approximate cost of services:
$170.00
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Company Response

**Thank JBR** We appreciate your review. Thank you in advance for any referrals you make on our behalf and thanks for making DrainWorks your choice for plumbing and drain service.

Lou on Allingham Gardens
Lou on Allingham Gardens
1 review North York, ON
10/10

Blocked drain

I really have to say....from the very first call I got to speak to a LIVE person, no recording, thank god.

A really gentleman spoke to me, clearly and respectfully...believe me, thats not always the case with contractors.

Then 2 service guys show up and had the professionalism to wear slipcovers over their shoes and got to work in minutes.

The problem got fixed and I can now shower. It was great that the 2 guys, I think their names were Mike and Eric, left me actually smiling and feeling good.......I don't usually feel that way after spending money.

I was really pleased.
Thanks guys

Approximate cost of services:
$195.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Lou** It was a pleasure to read your review. We are happy to know that our efforts were appreciated and left you smiling. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Trona in Don Mills
Trona in Don Mills
2 reviews North York, ON
10/10

Plugged Toilet

100% satisfied customer! Service call was prompt. The Service Technician, Mike Dunn explained in detail the work that would be conducted and the cost up front. He ensured I was absolutely satisfied with the result.

Approximate cost of services:
$210.00
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**Thanks Trona** We appreciate your review. Thank you for taking the time to post it. We are glad to have you as a satisfied customer and we look forward to being your plumbing and drain service providers should you require our services in the future.

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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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