Drain Works Plumbing

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Toronto ON M8Z 3L2
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9.5 10 (1625 reviews)

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Doug in Leaside
Doug in Leaside
1 review East York, ON
10/10

install a new main shut off

I was concerned about my 60 year old main shut off- Contacted Drainworks to replace. City turned off water -Chris from Drainworks arrived went above and beyond removing some unnecessary valves and water pressure readers added on by a previous owner - Chris completed the task on schedule. I contacted City to turn water on -Chris waited as long as possible hoping the city would arrive so he could check his work. Sure enough just after he left - the City showed up - Much to my surprise Chris walked up the driveway moments later- He had seen the white City truck in the neighborhood and decided to return - Needless to say all his work was AOK - A real professional.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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**Thanks Doug** It was a pleasure reading your review. Thank you for sharing these kind words here for others to view. Customer service is top priority at DrianWorks and it is rewarding to know that our efforts were appreciated. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on should you require our assistance again in the future.

Richard in Toronto
Richard in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
9/10

Camera Inspection of Clearouts

Drainworks were called and presented the same day as requested. The service person was knowledgeable, helpful and thorough and identified the problem quickly. We are currently acting on his suggestions and hopefully the problem will be rectified in the next few days

Approximate cost of services:
$299.45
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**Thanks Richard** We certainly do appreciate the review and thank you for taking the time to share this experience here with others. It is rewarding to know that you were satisfied with the service provided. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on should you require our assistance again in the future.

K in Scarborough
K in Scarborough
6 reviews Scarborough, ON
9/10

Replacement of clay pipes

Three months after the purchase of my first home I discovered long-term back-up issues. Mike was very professional and he wrote out several quote options, and provided me with his phone number should I have any questions. I agreed to have Drainworks come and replace the pipes at the outside of the house: the main issue with the problem.

While that work was being done, I repeatedly told the workers that I didn't think it was a good idea to have the cleanouts in my driveway, right under where my tire would be. They told me they didn't have a choice. This led to me using another company for the bigger part of the job.

I researched what they had told me: I called the city and confirmed that the pipes could, in fact be placed on the grass instead. I called a DrainWorks supervisor with this information, and and they came and moved the cleanouts to the grass.

I have regretted not staying with DrainWorks because despite that issue, I do think they know what they are doing.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,700.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Address customer concerns immediately.
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Company Response

**Thanks K** We appreciate the review and the vote of confidence regarding DrainWorks’ competence. We do always perform a final inspection at the completion of any work to ensure total customer satisfaction, and there is no documentation of the cleanouts being an issue at that time, and as this happened around 8 months ago, it is difficult to track the exact particulars regarding conversations shared on site and off invoice, however, cleanouts are typically installed where they achieve the best straight access into the system. It is nice to know we were able to return and provide you with what you requested, but the first installation performed would have been the more plausible one. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks and we do look forward to hearing from you should you require assistance in the future.

Ms. Luciana ( Luci) L.
Ms. Luciana ( Luci) L.
3 reviews MAPLE, ON
10/10

Facet (bathroom) Repair, Clogged Drain.

We had a leak from our kitchen to bathroom downstairs which ruined our ceiling .. Our technician "Wayne" aided my late dad in opening the ceiling up to view / repair the issue - he also repaired our upstairs FACET (on our new bathroom ) - Since he was here, I also asked if he could unclog my old shower drain - (which once in awhile needs to be snaked out for proper flowing)..).

Drain Works calls and commits their service was on the way in timely fashion ( which also left me very pleased). After quick internet search I called a few people then Drain Works. I had waited for others to call me back however, Drain Works came through in a prompt manner and was first to serve me and respond back. They were reasonable with the cost and I needed the job done. Our technician had fixed our pipe installed the new facet and the cleaned the drain within in 30 minutes. We found this company very reliable , efficient, very courteous and professional.
Thanks Drain Works!~...

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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**Thanks Luciana** We certainly do appreciate your review and thank you for choosing DrainWorks. It is nice to know that you were satisfied with our prompt and reasonably priced service. We do look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on should you require assistance again in the future.

PS in Leaside
PS in Leaside
2 reviews East York, ON
10/10

Replacing old sewage pipe

We had really bad sewage gas odors coming from our basement and knew we were only days away from a flood. On the recommendation of a friend I called srainworks. From the guy who took my initial call to the gentlemen who came out to do the work I can only say one thing...extremely professional. Mike explained everything in detail to me and the outcomes of various options. When he was done I felt very comfortable I made the right decision and paid a fair price for excellent work. I can't imagine ever calling anyone else for plumbing work.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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**Thanks PS** We are grateful for the review. It is nice to know that you were so happy with our service. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on should you require assistance again in the future.

Chris in East York
Chris in East York
10 reviews EAST York, ON
10/10

Unclog Main Drain

The main sewage drain from our house was blocked causing a backup into our basement shower. I tried to clear on my own, but needed someone with the proper tools to get the job done right. The technician called prior to his arrival to announce his arrival time. He explained to me at my front door what he would do to try clear the problem. Upon entering my home he place covers over his boots so my floors won't get dirt. He inspected the shower drain and tried to clear it with no luck. He asked me all the steps I took to clear the problem as to not duplicate what I had done to waste my time. He went outside to his truck to grab tools and checked out the main drain to the street. He could see the blockage was at this point and cleared the line. He then setup a camera to look into the cause of the problem and saw it was tree roots. He didn't charge me extra for this service and normally other companies would. He then wrote up a quote on the spot to suggest additional work that would need to be done so the problem wouldn't happen again. There was no pressure to do the extra work. The technician was professional, friendly, or pushy on the extra work. I was extremely happy with the fast friendly service and would definitely use them again (but hope I won't need to).

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
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**Thanks Chris** We are grateful for the kind review and are glad that you took the time out of your schedule to share these details. It really is rewarding to know that we were able to assist you, and we look forward to hearing from you again should you require plumbing or drain related service in the future. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Sara  in Etobicoke
Sara in Etobicoke
2 reviews ETOBICOKE, ON
10/10

Toilet not flushing

Found Drain Works on line. They were able to come within 2 hours of me calling. Technician, Lou very efficient and polite. Let me know quickly what he was going to do and price and solved my problem. Not something you want to spend money on but with 2 kids what are you going to do, gotta have all the toilets working!

Approximate cost of services:
$195.00
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**Thanks Sara** We appreciate your review and thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is rewarding to know that you were satisfied with the quick turnaround for the service provided. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain related service providers you can rely on should you require assistance again in the future.

Tracy Kish in East york
Tracy Kish in East york
2 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Replacing Drain and pipes in basement

They were very clean. Our whole basement floor was dug up. No dirt went anywhere else in the house. Very efficient. Obviously knew what they were doing. No surprises and no confused plumbers wondering what they should try next. Not the cheapest but very satisfied.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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**Thanks Tracy** We are very grateful for the review. It is rewarding to know that you were very satisfied with the service and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience here with others. Also, please be advised that our pricing is in line with industry standards. We do look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can continue to rely on. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

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

Snake my line

Blech - another basement sewer back up! Drainworks responded quickly and efficiently, busting up the tree roots that grew into my old clay pipes. They did a great job and were very good about explaining next steps to prevent the problem from recurring.

Approximate cost of services:
$250.00
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**Thanks Kimberly** We are very pleased that you took the time to share these few words regarding the service you received from DrainWorks. It is rewarding to know that you were happy with the service. We look forward to hearing from you should you require plumbing or drain related assistance again in the future.

W.T in North york
W.T in North york
1 review North York, ON
10/10

Main drain blockage problem resolved

Called the folks over at DrainWorks to fix a main drain blockage in our basement. I tried a few different things on my own but couldn't get this unpleasant problem to go away. DrainWorks committed to a time window and arrived promptly as promised. The service man was polite, courteous and made sure he wore his slip on covers as required when walking through the house. Even the snake had its own slip covers for the wheels to ensure a clean job.

The problem area had a drop sheet laid out by the serviceman to contain any mess that would occur during the service. Problem was found about 20 feet from the drain which means the problem was just outside the house perimeter. The serviceman continued to snake for about 60 feet ....which gave me further assurance that the immediate blockage was taken care of.

Thanks for the quick and clean job.

Approximate cost of services:
$248.00
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**Thanks W. Tavares** We appreciate the review and thank you for sharing your experience here with others. It is great to hear that you were so pleased with the service and the extra measures taken to ensure cleanliness. We look forward to hearing from you should you require assistance again with any plumbing or drain related issues 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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