Drain Works Plumbing

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Toronto ON M8Z 3L2
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Arthur Fonseca in North york
Arthur Fonseca in North york
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Installed double cleanout and removed building trap

Thanks to one of the crews at Drainworks I will always know what is going on with my homes drainage system. The crew came in and got down and dirty. Within a 24 hour period they were able to install a double cleanout and replace an 8 foot section in my basement removing the original building trap. They worked hard, efficient and clean leaving things exactly the way it was. Will continue to use and promote the company.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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**Thanks Arthur** It was a pleasure reading your review and learning just how satisfied you were with our service. Thank you for sharing this experience and thank you in advance for any referrals you make on our behalf. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you rely on.

Tony in East York
Tony in East York
1 review East York, ON
10/10

Drain unclogging

Mark from Drainworks was friendly and informative. He explained to us in detail what the problem with our drain was and laid out the options for fixing it. He took care of the problem quickly and left our home with no mess. The price was fair and we were very happy with the quality of service. Drainworks lived up to its reputation for us.

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
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**Thanks Tony** It was a pleasure reading your review and learning how pleased you were with your service experience from DrainWorks. Thank you so much for sharing these kind words. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you rely on.

Mer in East York
Mer in East York
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

hose bib

Called Drainworks and they came over on time and quoted the work quickly and clearly. Work was completed on the spot. Plumber was polite and cleaned up after himself. Overall, very pleased.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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**Thanks Mer** We are grateful for the review. Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to share this experience. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on should you require our assistance again in the future.

barb wiseberg in Toronto
barb wiseberg in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

replacing storm trap, sanitary pipes

We called after the storm on Sunday night - someone was here within an hour, and work done on time, on budget, within 48 hours.

We were very pleased with both the work, and their high level of professionalism. Happy to recommend Drainworks!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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**Thanks Barb** We certainly are grateful for the review and thank you in advance for any referrals you make on our behalf. It was rewarding to learn just how satisfied you were with our service and we look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Ian McKay in Oakville
Ian McKay in Oakville
1 review Oakville, ON
10/10

replace clay sanitary pipe from home to street

This company was very professional, from the fellow who responded to our emergency call and identified the problem, through the crew chief of the team that replaced the clay sewage pipe with new plastic pipe to the fellow who performed the final inspection and jetwash of the full waste system under the house. They let us know what to expect every step of the way and provided regular feedback. They worked to our schedule as much as possible. Job went very smoothly with minimal fuss and DrainWorks left the job site clean. This is actually the second house we have needed to do this repair to. When we recognized the problem, our one and only call was to DrainWorks. Would not hesitate to recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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**Thanks Ian McKay** It was a pleasure reading your review and learning just how satisfied you were and have been with our service. Thank you for sharing this experience with others and thank you for any referrals you make on our behalf. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you rely on. Thanks for continually choosing DrainWorks.

James B
James B
3 reviews Toronto, ON
8/10

Drain replacement

Drainworks helped us replace the main drains of our house, which were clay pipe and infiltrated with roots. They were efficient and seemed knowledgeable. They also took the time to do a good clean-up afterwards. Not cheap, but we were satisfied with their work.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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**Thanks James** We appreciate your review. It is nice to know that you were satisfied with our work and valued the quality of our services. We look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on should you require our assistance again in the future.

L.. Mac Donald in Scarborough
L.. Mac Donald in Scarborough
1 review Scarborough, ON
8/10

unclog drain and repair pipe

First the response time was very fast and on a Sunday to boot,less
than 40 min.. Started work clearing drain and doing a camera
inspection which I got to see the condition of the drain and everything was explained to Me with this visual aid as reference.
DrainWorks had been to My house a year ago and when the service rep
showed up He remembered the situation with the drain which was
satisfying . You felt there is someone who is interested in His work. The workers were very professional and the only complaint is
We lost an $50.00 bush to the digging of the drain.
Sincerely
L.Mac Donald

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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**Thanks L. Mac Donald** We certainly appreciate your review and your patronage. It is nice to know that you were satisfied with our services again. To address your complaint though, we have no control over where your existing drains are located underground or where the landscaping is placed above. Most do not think twice about what may lie underfoot when planning the placement of a bush until there is a problem and access is required. Hope we have shed some light on your concern and we certainly look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you continue to rely on.

Stana in East Toronto
Stana in East Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
9/10

basement drainage

Recently had to replace our basement drainage pipes due to improper plumbing. Armondo and his team we very accomodating: arrived promptly and provided fast and professional service. Would definitely use these guys again.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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**Thanks Stana** We are grateful for the review and thank you for sharing these kind words about the positive service experience you had with DrainWorks. We look forward to hearing from you should you require our assistance again in the future. Thanks for choosing DrainWorks.

Haleema R.
Haleema R.
10 reviews Kleinburg, ON
10/10

kitchen faucet, garage tap, 4 restroom toilets replaced

We moved into our home in 2008 Oct. The home is about 6 years old. All four toilets needed to be flushed 2 times (at least) in order to remove waste. This was an unfortunate surprise, thanks to cheap, garbage builder toilets! When you have guests, it is a terrible embarrassment. Imagine if the Queen of England was coming to my home and I informed her " don't forget to flush the toilet 2x!"
In additon, the garage tap was leaking and the ensuite washroom sink had a pipe leaking water below the sink.
I Perused homestars and drainworks had great reviews. Called immediately. A plumber was available to come the same day, as luck would have it. Phil, the plumber was truly exceptional. He promptly assessed the areas that needed to be fixed. I really wanted something to be done about the toilets. Essentially without a better toilet, the waste removal problem would persist. In the end, I decided to replace all 4 toilets in the home at the same time. Phil recommended a better model, the american standard cadet 3 and I trusted his expert advice. It would be costly, however I believe drainworks has a fair system in pricing. .The toilets would be ordered . It might take a week or more I was told.
In the meantime, Phil replaced the garage tap, replaced the pipe below ensuite sink and happened to find a leak in the kitchen faucet incidentally, so we picked out a new faucet (from the handy selection in the truck). He replaced the kitchen faucet the same day too.
It only took about 3 days for the new toilets to arrive. Very fast service
Phil came back and installed all 4 toilets. Phil said it would take some time. Maybe 5 hours. Phil came at 8:00 on the day of the installation and started removing the old cheap builder toilets. The gentlemen delivering the new toilets were delayed about an hour, which sometimes can happen due to unforseen circumstance.I was getting antsy, however Phil was reassuring and when they did come, he finished the job in less than 4 hours. He was still ahead of schedule even with the small delay.
After he left, I noticed that the toilets had less water level in the toilet bowl. I was very concerned as I didn't think to ask him at the time about this and was surprised. I called drainworks and had them ask Phil to call me. He called me and explained about this newer model having a lower water level in the bowl (conserving water). I was pretty concerned and let my concerns be known to him. He was respectful and patient with me on the phone. The water level could not be changed. I informed him that I was surprised not to know that the water level would be so low compared to my other "cheap toilets" prior to purchase,however we went over so many things, and to be fair, you cannot go over every single concern prior to purchase. I still trusted his expertise, however in the back of my mind, I was thinking , the low level of water would not remove the waste effectively. In the end, we ended the conversation, with the hope that our family could adjust with time. I was still a little uneasy HOWEVER I AM PLEASED TO SAY THAT THESE TOILETS FLUSH GREAT! Phil truly knew what was best and did his best to help me choose a great model of toilet within my price range. I have to give Phil "PROPS". He is knowledgeable in his field and I HOPE THAT PHIL WILL BE CONVEYED MY SINCEREST THANKS for the service he provided.
I give drainworks and PHIL a 10/10. thank you

Approximate cost of services:
$3,683.87
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**Thanks Haleema** We certainly appreciate your review and are glad to learn that you were so satisfied with our service. Rest assured that your “thanks” will be passed on to Phil. It is great to know we were of assistance and we look forward to being the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on.

Dave Knight in Etobicoke
Dave Knight in Etobicoke
5 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Sewer line replacement

After three emergency sewer backup calls in four years, I felt it was time to do a video inspection of the sewer pipe to see if replacement was required. I got some quotes, and chose DrainWorks to do the work, as they seemed to be the most interested and thorough in their inspection of the problem. They explained the options to me, started the work when they said they would, did great work on site, and did an inspection the day after the work was done. They were very professional, and understand the value of good customer service and relationships. It was a pleasure having them on site, and I would recommend them to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,500.00
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Be sure you get some quotes, even if it means paying for multiple video inspections. Although all companies recommended I do the work, some made it sound like I needed to do it NOW or risk flooding my basement anytime...this sounded somewhat like a sales job.
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**Thanks Dave** We certainly appreciate your review and thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to share this experience…and with pictures too! We are glad to know you choose DrainWorks to complete the work required and that you were 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 the plumbing and drain service providers you can rely on should you require our assistance again 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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