Drain Works Plumbing

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Toronto ON M8Z 3L2
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Jane in Lytton Park
Jane in Lytton Park
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

sewage pipe back up

My neighbour and I both suffered sewage back up in our basements during a particular stormy weekend in Toronto. I telephoned Drainworks & spoke with "William" who immediately reassured me, agreed to do his best to find me a technician to come tonight. He called me back within 30 minutes and promised a technician would come same day btw 7-9:30 p.m. Jeremy Harris came at 2 mins past 7. He quickly listened to my story, asked direct, succinct questions & set to work diagnosing my problem. He was quick, clean and spoke in lay language. He came up with a solution and executed. I found him to be timely, pleasant, polite and helpful. His invoice will help me recover from the City since it apparently was its problem, not mine! I would rely upon Jeremy again.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Nothing. They were great.
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Call this company
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**Thanks Jane** We appreciate your review and would be delighted to be the company you rely on in the future.

kate Mississauga
kate Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

DRAIN BLOCKAGE

CALLED, PROFESSIONALLY ASSISTED AND ADVISED REGARDING REQUEST FOR DRAIN BLOCKAGE IN KITCHEN- PROVIDED WITH THE SERVICE AT THE TIMES I COULD BE AVAILABLE AND JEREMY WAS ON TIME, VERY PROFESSIONAL,QUICKLY ASSESSED AND FIXED THE PROBLEM.
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO MY FRIENDS WITH TOTAL CONFIDENCE

Approximate cost of services:
$170.00
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**Thanks Kate** We appreciate your review and value your confidence in DrainWorks.

Samantha in Scarborough
Samantha in Scarborough
1 review Scarborough, ON
10/10

Basement drain pipe repair, including excavating cement flor and replacement

We had a sewage back-up in my basement bathroom - what a mess! The guys from Drainworks plumbing came, removed the toilet, and put a camera in the pipe. They found that about a foot of the clay pipe was broken. They gave me a detailed quote with an exact price.
When the guys came to do the work, they were professional, clean, and answered all of my questions. They put plastic on the stairs and hung plastic around the "job site" so that everything else would stay clean. I told them I only had one box of extra tiles so they we very careful not to break any extra tiles so that we wouldn't have to replace the whole floor. They showed me the pipe and explained that roots had penetrated and broken it. They replaced about 5 feet of pipe to make sure they got all the broken parts, and put the cement back like new. They cleaned up after themselves and didn’t even leave any dust! At the end of the job, Armando came with the camera again and not only showed me the pipe they had replaced, but all my accessible drains as well.
I was VERY impressed with Drainworks, will definitely call them in the future if I ever need a plumber, and have already recommended them to friends and co-workers. They gave me the best price, didn't charge me any extra, and made sure I was happy with the work.
Thanks Armando, Frank and Misha - what a fantastic job!! Also, thanks to William who was always professional, friendly, and helpful on the phone.
Samantha

Approximate cost of services:
$1,370.00
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**Thanks Samantha** We appreciate your review. It is a pleasure to read such a positive account of our service. Thanks again, we look forward to hearing from any referrals you make on our behalf.

downtown Toronto
downtown Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

correct sewage backup

Drainworks provided prompt, effective, and professional service. They did their best to complete the work with as little disruption/damage and mess to my home and life as possible. Armando was very helpful in explaining the nature of the problem, our options in repair and the follow-up work that I needed to pursue with the city.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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**Thanks** We appreciate your review and we look forward to being your drain and plumbing service providers should you require us in the future.

Paul - Warden/Kingston Rd.
Paul - Warden/Kingston Rd.
2 reviews Scarborough, ON
10/10

Main drain excavation/pipe replacement

After moving to our new house, 3 DAYS LATER the main drain backed up. I called 6 plumbers (drainworks was the last), and they were the first to respond, so i went with them. The whole experience, Jeremy coming and sticking a camera down to see what the problem was, Lou with the repair work and hydroblast - all of it was done professionally and with excellent customer service.

I didn't get another quote - couldn't be bothered - these guys impressed me enough that i just went with them and trusted it...so far so good!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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**Thanks Paul** We appreciate your review and your faith in DrainWorks.

John from Etobicoke
John from Etobicoke
4 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

replacement of main drain and water service

"We had a sewer backup from roots in our main drain so we called Drainworks on advice from our friends.
Armando the plumber, sent to the call, was very professional, he used a camera and showed me where the problem was. When they started the drain replacement the following day, they were on time and very tidy. The crew of 5 people worked very hard and were very polite, they pulled in a new drain and a new water service. When they left, they did not leave behind any evidence that a major job had been completed. The house and front lawn was as clean a when they arrived and we are very fussy customers!! Thankyou to the crew at Drainworks! They also gave a written lifetime guarantee, which means alot because I know this company will still be around for many many years to come!"

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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**Thanks John** We appreciate you choosing DrainWorks and hope you will continue to do so in the future.

Marc in Upper Beach
Marc in Upper Beach
2 reviews ,
10/10

Drain work - Replacing sewer breather

We just had DrainWorks replace the sewer breather for us. We were so so impressed with their service - from the point of the initial call to the final inspection by Jeremy.

I placed a call to their office. Within a couple of hours, we had one of their drain technicians (Jeremy) at our house. The guy was very professional and detailed. We felt very comfortable with Jeremy and he seemed to know what he was talking about, so we hired them and he committed to have a team at our house the following day at 8am.

The following day, the DrainWorks team was at our house at 7:45am. Then the supervisor, Lou, came in just after that, around 7:50am. Before starting the excavating process, Lou suggested that we remove some of the plants around so their excavating team does not detroy them. I was not happy with that but Lou insisting on doing something to protect the plans from the soil - So we use some boards as a shield below the tarp. I really didn't think there was a need for it but I was very thankful that Lou and his team insisted on protecting the front pad and plants as there was a lot of soil out of the 9+ feet hole that was dug out. Naz and his team, 2 older gentlemen, were very pleasant, amazingly hard workers and they knew their jobs well.
The team finished replacing the pipes just after noon. At that time, Lou came back to do an inspection and put a camera through the pipes to make sure all is workign well. Lou was very thorough and was very helpful in explaining how the condition of the remaining of the pipes around the house are. I was very thankful for all the information. Once we were given a clean bill of health from Lou, he gave his team the go ahead to fill the hole. In an hour, all was done and the team cleaned everything up and left. Great job.
Then later around 4:30pm, Jeremy came back for another inpsection. Man, these guys are great. He did another camera inspection. He found drains in the basement that I didn't even know existed. I guess I need to know my house a little better.
Anyways, Jeremy went through the condition of the pipes with me, got his final payment and left. Great experience. Great people (Jeremy, Lou, Naz and his team). Recommend this company to everyone. Thanks

Approximate cost of services:
$1,700.00
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**Thanks Marc** We appreciate your review and value your loyalty. We would be grateful for any recommendations.

K. in Oshawa
K. in Oshawa
6 reviews East York, ON
10/10

Drains- camera, snaking, excavation, replacement

Service from everyone was very good, including the phone staff. Jeremy was exceptional. Took time to explain problems and options, ensured work was completed well, went over and above (checked drains other than the problem one, snaked to ensure no further problems), very professional. Staff arrived when they said they would (or earlier), very pleasant to deal with, did what they said they would do, left everything very neat and clean. Would definitely recommend, and would use them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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**Thanks K** We appreciate for your glowing review. It is very kind of you to personally vouch for us and we look forward to being your service providers should you require our services again in the future.

Lara in the Beaches
Lara in the Beaches
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

replacement of exterior drainage pipes

We had a sewage backup in our basement, and I phoned DrainWorks the next morning. They were on site within two hours, and their representative, Mike, was friendly, helpful and did a great job explaining the problem: that tree roots had most likely infiltrated the original clay drain pipe that ran from our house to the city sewer. While they ended up having to dig two holes over two days to replace the old pipes after they determined there were blockages in two separate areas, their quote for each job was completely accurate. DrainWorks also took responsibility for calling a City of Toronto inspector to the site so that we could qualify for a tree-root rebate. The company finished the entire job over two days, with supervisors returning regularly to check the progress. A couple of days following completion of the work, Mike and his colleague, Eric, came back to do a thorough inspection of the new pipes, along with the older ones serving the rest of the house, using a small TV camera. I was able to view everything on a portable monitor so I could see for myself that everything was working OK and that the blockage had been cleared. I would definitely phone them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,800.00
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**Thanks Lara** We appreciate your review and thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to post it.

Karen in Central toronto
Karen in Central toronto
1 review York, ON
10/10

Drain Problem - Sewer Odour

I had a terrible sewer odour in my house when it rained. Jeremy came over on the Sunday of the long weekend and spent almost 3 hours fixing the problem. He was professional, courteous and very helpful throughout. Thanks Drainworks and thanks Jeremy!

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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**Thanks Karen** We appreciate your review. It is our pleasure to have you as a satisfied customer.

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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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