Drain Works Plumbing

Plumbing
Toronto ON M8Z 3L2
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Terry L in Toronto
Terry L in Toronto
15 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Replace 45' of sanitary pipe inside and plumbing improvements

DrainWorks replaced 45’ of deteriorating clay drains under our basement floor with PVC pipe, and made several smaller plumbing improvements (replace kitchen stack and bathtub trap, add kitchen stack cleanout, etc.) We had put this work off for years (and spent a lot of money clearing tree roots from our drains) because we thought it would be a big inconvenience. But DrainWorks completed this work (which involved digging trenches in our basement, replacing the pipe, and filling the trenches with concrete, plus the additional smaller improvements) in less than 2 days. They were very committed to inconveniencing us as little as possible and our water use was only interrupted for a couple of hours. They left the work area as clean as anyone could reasonably expect. Everyone we dealt with was courteous and professional. Armando was the lead person on the job and I very much appreciated feeling I could trust him to make any additional repairs he thought were appropriate. He communicated the details of the work clearly and everything went pretty much as we were told it would. Also, my house is very old and sometimes contractors moan and groan about the challenges of working on such an old house but there was none of this with DrainWorks. The cost, relative to other home repairs I have had done, seemed very reasonable given the scope of the work. It’s only been a few days, and I am no plumbing expert, but everything looks great. I recommend this company without hesitation.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,400.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Terry L** What an absolute pleasure it was reading your review and learning how satisfied you were with the service provided and with all you had contact with. We definitely appreciate your feedback. It is rewarding to have our efforts acknowledged, and to know that they provided you with peace of mind during this home repair. Thank you in advance for any referrals you make on our behalf. We certainly do hope to hear from you again should you require plumbing or drain assistance in the future. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks Plumbing.

gw
gw
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Cleared blockage and replaced cracked main drain, replaced old clay drains under basement floor

I had to repair the main drain in my house and decided to also replace the century old original clay drains under the basement floor. Drainworks came quickly, did the job quickly, and left my basement cleaner than when they arrived. They explained what they were doing and asked for my input whenever there were options or decisions needed. They are not cheap but they are very professional and they do excellent work.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Company Response

**Thanks gw** We are very grateful for the review and thank you for taking the time to share this experience. Customer service and efficiency is top priority at DrainWorks and we definitely strive to keep our customers apprised every step of the way as needed. It is rewarding to know that you appreciated our efforts and were so happy with the service. We look forward to hearing from you again should you require and future drain or plumbing work. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Bikmop in Etobicoke
Bikmop in Etobicoke
1 review Toronto, ON
2/10

Replace a kitchen faucet

The charge to replace a faucet (undo 3 nuts, pullout old faucet, insert new, owner supplied faucet, tighten nuts, leave) of $319 is outrageous and borders on gouging. It took him under 50 minutes after which he sat in his truck on the street, apparently reading The Sun or some other paper for about an hour. To add insult he took my daughter's 'designer' faucet with him (which he since returned).Also the warranty was removed because the faucet may be used to attach a portable dishwasher!

Approximate cost of services:
$319.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Hello Vic, your daughter, a long standing client of ours, arranged to have us meet with you at her home as she could not be onsite. We made an exception and met with you. We’d love to touch on each of your points below. The price for us to install your daughter’s supplied faucet was given upfront, before any work was done. You agreed to said price. You could have turned us away, at no cost, if you did not like the price. Secondly, we were never told that her broken/old faucet that we were replacing was to be left onsite. However, when we were told your daughter wanted it, we returned at a later date, at our cost (no charge to her) and hand delivered the faucet to her at her front door. Finally, we cannot warranty an item that we did not provide (you provided the faucet); no one in any industry or field can or would do this. DrainWorks always strives to provide the utmost in transparency and quality of service, as evidenced by the myriad reviews here, and otherwise. Have a great weekend.

gina o'gorman from Toronto
gina o'gorman from Toronto
6 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Efficient and Knowledgeable

I filled out a "get a quote form" on line and received a phone response the same day. An appointment was set for a technician to visit and the payment information was explained to me. The company was very accommodating in scheduling a visit to meet my timetable. I received a call the day of to say the technician was running on time.

When Matt arrived I explained that the toilet, in the basement, was not flushing properly. I found that he was very knowledgeable, as he described the work that could be done to resolve the problem. Once I chose a method, he proceeded to perform the work. He left the area extremely clean so there was nothing for me to do. I was very pleased with the service.

Approximate cost of services:
$223.60
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Company Response

**Thanks Gina** We are very grateful for the review and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience here for all to see. It is rewarding to know that you were so pleased with the service from start to finish. We certainly do look forward to hearing from you should you require plumbing or drain assistance again in the future. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks Plumbing.

ericaagaard
ericaagaard
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

sewer drain plugged

Cleared roots from drainpipe with high pressure water and confirmed with camera inspection. Left area clean.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Eric** We are very grateful for your review regarding the service provided. It is nice to know that you were pleased with the experience from start to finish. We do look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you will continue to rely on should you require assistance again in the future. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks Plumbing.

Marianne from North Toronto
Marianne from North Toronto
26 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Wet Basement now a Dry Basement

Head downstairs to watch a movie and step onto a big, wet, soggy carpet. Worst basement nightmare.
DrainWorks was my first call, William was quick with advice and Armando arrived on Monday to walk me through the process and today, I have new pipes, new drains and peace of mind.
Everything was explained in great detail - I saw the clogged, tree root filled clay pipes and then the white, clean new PVC pipes two days later.
Basement and driveway now spotless. Thanks to all.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Marianne** It was a pleasure reading your review and learning how happy you were with the service provided. Thank you for the feedback, it is rewarding to have our efforts acknowledged and to know we could be of assistance. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you will continue to rely on should you require assistance again in the future.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
6/10

Drain clean (snake)

Drain backing up. Called number for service. Received prompt service. Call response in less than two hours. Issue resolved within 45 minutes. Service man polite and competent. Would use same company again.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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Company Response

**Thanks** We certainly do appreciate your review and are very happy to know you found so many positives with our service and that you would continue to use DrainWorks in the future. We do wonder how with such a great experience our rating was less than perfect. We kindly ask that perhaps you can get in touch with us so that we may learn how to perfect our service going forward; or if the rating is an error, perhaps it can be adjusted. In any case, thanks for choosing DrainWorks, we do look forward to the opportunity to provide you with top notch service should you require assistance again in the future.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Drain Clearing

My main drain was plugged - sewer backed up in the laundry room. Called the promoted company in google search. They didn't arrive on time, they charged me $300 for a camera scope and said I needed to pay $4000 to have the drain dug out. Sent them away. Posted some requests for quotes on Homestars. Drainworks responded. Tech was here as promised. Reviewed the situation, went through my options. I elected to try the snake for $200. Bingo - we got flow. Yes the drains are old but they appear to be intact and now I have time to get proper quotes rather than be held up. Matt the tech was fantastic.

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
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Company Response

**Thanks** We are very grateful for the review and happy to have had the opportunity to assist you. Thanks for sharing this feedback for all to see. We do look forward to hearing from you when you decide to make permanent repairs. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks Plumbing.

mduench
mduench
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Drain clearing

Basement shower drain and toilet clogged continuely. Called and a tech was onsite to provide options to work to resolve. Snakin clear a large mass of non flushable wipes.... Who knew! Only callout was the empowerment towards the consumer around this 'may not' resolve the problem and you 'can't come back and ask for a refund' if it continues. My guess is, the legal team is as big as their marketing team.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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Company Response

Hello mduench, we’re glad you appreciated the service we provided you of a snaking of your drain at $175+hst ($300 stated for some reason?). Regarding the “non flushable” wipes, we definitely don’t advise on continuing to flush them, as they are “non flushable” and will cause you to backup again. Hopefully, in the future, a real biodegradable wipe will be made. However, as we can’t control or warranty against “non flushable” wipes being put in a drain, we always ensure that our customers have all the facts surrounding their problems and our recommendations, now, and in the future. We’re an independent, family owned business that has decades of experience in the field. Our longevity with long time staff is what allows us to be as efficient and detail oriented as we are. Thank you for your patronage and for taking the time to give us feedback; we certainly appreciate it. Have a great weekend.

cbrown
cbrown
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Main drain snaking

I recently had Lou from DrainWorks over to snake our main drain. We had sewage in our basement one hour before a dinner party. Needless to say, we were stressed! His calm, straightforward manner and efficient work got the line cleared quickly. He gave us all our options, with no pressure. Highly recommended.

Approximate cost of services:
$220.00
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Company Response

**Thanks cbrown** We certainly do appreciate your review and thank you for taking the time to share it with us. It is rewarding to know that you were happy with our service and that we could be of assistance. We do hope to be the plumbing and drain service providers you will continue to rely on. 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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