Canadian Rooter

Formerly Public Plumbing
Drainage Contractors
Mississauga ON L5E 1E1
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George in Richmond hill
George in Richmond hill
1 review RICHMOND HILL, ON
10/10

Pipe leaking

Wow,prompt service, neat and clean work

and Naz Thank You for the awesome job you did so professionaly and made us feel as if somebody of our family is doing it

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Dear George!

Thank you for taking the time and writing a review about your experience! We are extremely delighted that you were so pleased with the work one of our technicians completed for you! Customer service is very important to us, and it is so good to hear that our team delivers what our company promotes!

THANK YOU for choosing Public Plumbing!

ben in toronto
ben in toronto
5 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Outdoor Water Tap

We had an excellent experience with the services of Public Plumbing. Our outdoor water tap was damaged and leaking - it was 47 years old and had to be replaced. We also decided to move it to a new location to better serve our gardening needs.
The estimate was made on Monday afternoon - reasonably priced - and the work was done on Tuesday.
The plumbing work began right on time and everything was finished in an efficient manner.
We are very pleased with the quality of their work and would definitely recommend their services - as we will use them again in the future.
They are efficient, professional, and very proud of the work they provide to their customers.
Thanks for a job well done!

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Dear Ben!

Thank you for your honest feedback! As a homeowner myself, I know how frustrating it gets when things are damaged or in the worst scenario break. Here at Public Plumbing, we appreciate the opportunity you gave us to make your problems go away! Our technicians are all trained to work efficiently, provide exceptional customer service and most importantly leave the working area as clean as possible. I am very pleased to hear that you were happy with the quality of work provided and the service that came along with it! Welcome to our family and we look forward to helping you tackle your next project.

THANK YOU!

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

Shower - fixed settings..I now have hot water!!

HUGE THANKS to Naz for helping a stranger with plumbing problems. I flagged him on my street (saw the truck) - he took the time to not only look at my issue - but solved it in a flash. Honest, professional and most importantly kind - would call him back in a heartbeat - thanks again Naz!

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Dear Nina!

Thank you for sharing your experience on Homestars! Our technicians are all trained to provide exceptional customer service to ALL who ask for hep within our field. The minute you flagged our truck down, you were part of our family. We would like to welcome you and are looking forward to helping you in the future even if its the smallest issue in the book. Thank you for flagging us down on the street and thank you for your time and feedback!

iryna in Mississauga
iryna in Mississauga
1 review MISSISSAUGA, ON
10/10

Flushing problem with toilet

When my toilet stopped flushing,fixing it was not something I wanted to delay. I Googled "plumbers",but I find it hard to choose from so many available choices,so I called a friend who recently had a plumbing issue. That was how I got contact info of Public Plumbing. Timely, clean, professional service- I'm glad I contacted them. Will definitely recommend these guys and will use their services myself in the future!

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Dear Iryna!

Thank you for taking your friends referral and giving us a call to fix your toilet! In today's society, especially in the internet world, there are too many choices presented, which in turn leave us confused and helpless. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and excellent quality work in order to have great reputation amongst households! From your ears to ours, it proves to us that it works!!! Thank you for choosing Public Plumbing and we would like to welcome you to our growing family!

Aziz in North york
Aziz in North york
1 review North York, ON
8/10

Faucet replacement

We had to have the sink faucet in the bathroom replaced. Naz, one of the public plumbing representatives, did the work. We are happy with his work and recommend him to others.

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
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Dear Aziz!

Thank you for taking the time and providing us with your feedback! We are happy our technician was able to solve your issue and would like to thank you in advance for recommending us to others. Welcome to our family and we look forward to helping you in the future.

Dmitriy
Dmitriy
2 reviews MISSISSAUGA, ON
10/10

Plumbing in the bathroom

I found the person doing the work professional. The work itself was done with quality, in a short period of time, and it was fairly priced. I would recommend this company to others.

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Dear Dmitriy!

First and foremost, thank you for choosing Public Plumbing for your plumbing needs! We appreciate your business and are greatful for your honest feedback. We are very dedicated to the work and service we provide and are happy to hear that our clients value our morales as well. Welcome to our family and thank you for choosing Public Plumbing!

Dan S. in Brampton
Dan S. in Brampton
1 review Brampton, ON
10/10

Kitchen Drain Clearing

Had trouble with double kitchen drain. Water was flowing down very slow and needed someone specialized to come in. Naz from Public Plumbing responded promptly and although this was a very small job dealt with us with highest standards. Very pleased! Thank you Public Plumbing!

Approximate cost of services:
$99.00
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Dear Dan!

Thank you very much for taking the time and sharing your feedback with us. Your opinion is very important to us an we use it to improve on our services everyday! We are very glad that our technician helped you resolve your plumbing issue. We want to welcome you to our growing family and please keep us in mind if you ever need our assistance again!

Monica
Monica
6 reviews Toronto, ON
0/10

Waterproofing the basement

We made the awful mistake to hire PUBLIC PLUMBING to waterproof our basement in January 18th 2012 and we were totally ripped off and left to solve the problem by ourselves, which we hired them to fix in the first place. The job was suppose to cost $3, 250 and it ended up costing us about $4.000 plus $2,000 for a sub plumb that, as it turns out, we did not even need and was rather precautionary and so far useless and unsightly. BEWARE!!!!! We noticed when they were done, that the job had not been completed to where the man said it would. We figured that they had diagnosed the problem and that it was not necessary to go any further. It was such a hassle to communicate with them anyways and the guy Boris was so full of himself and dismissive, plus the bill kept pilling up, we just wanted them out of here. This is July, and it took calling several times to get them to look at their crappy job, and guess what? They didn’t own up to it. The Boris guy no longer works for them, they say. I got the red flag when Boris was not even around while the work was getting done and every time we asked a question to the workers (whom did not speak English) they had to call him and wait for him to translate… I’m not kidding! The arrogant man that came to give us the estimate pointed out with his hand up to were the work was going to be done and we trusted what he said. Well as it turn out, the “approx” measurements that he wrote in the contract were less than the area he had pointed out to us, and since we did not go around with a measuring tape to make sure every inch was accounted for in the contract, we got screwed! If you have these people in your house, RUN with your measuring tape and check, don’t trust what they say. After nearly $6,000 we still have a moldy basement, an ugly-useless sub plumb and they still want another $1200 to finish the job they said (but did not specifically write) they would do… “We do it right the first time” is their claim…NO NO! They won’t do it right the first time…they won’t even rectify it.

Approximate cost of services:
$6.00
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Dear Monica,

Thank you for taking the time and providing your feedback in regards to the service provided to you in January of 2012. I am very disappointed in your review and would appreciate if you took a moment and read the below response.

After analyzing your feedback, looking over our records and speaking with our technician who came out to see you on Monday, we believe that your feedback is misleading and not reliable. Initially, when Borys(who is no longer with the company) came out to see you in regards to your waterproofing issue you were provided with honest, professional and reliable opinion with two options to tackle the problem. Our staff are trained to provide honest opinions with options for the clients to choose from. The two options provided to you were: (I) waterproof the whole basement (our advise) or (ii) waterproof the area damaged. You decided to go with the second option and waterproof only the area damaged which was approximately 17 feet.

Two weeks ago you called our office and an appointment was set up for a technician to come out to asses the problem again. Our technician came out and as it turned out the mold and leak have occurred in a different area than where the original work was completed. You were advised during the initial visit in January that this could happen if you do not waterproof your whole basement. When we started the initial work, we agreed on and you confirmed with your signature only 17 feet of waterproofing. Because we value our clients and take care of their needs, instead of completing the 17 feet, our team went above and beyond and waterproofed 20 feet at no extra cost to you. During the phone conversation our technician communicated to you that if there is an error on our part, we will fix the problem at no cost to you. Again, as the technician showed you, the problem is in a different area than initially worked on, thus we provided you with a discounted price because you are a returning client and we value your business. As for the "sump pump", whenever you complete a waterproofing job, you must insert a sump pump in order for the water that gets accumulated to be drained out in order not to pose problems in the future.
And lastly, as a proud Canadian plumbing company, we at Public Plumbing promote and respect diversity of an individual within the workplace. We encourage multiculturalism and provide each of our employees with equal opportunities within a workplace. Your comment in respect to the lack of English of some our our crew members is very unprofessional and embarrassing as a Canadian. Our staff are all hardworking, professional and respectful and it is under no circumstances fair of you to belittle any individual in such manner.
We are sorry you were not happy with the resolution provided by our technician. We have and had your best interest in mind from the initial meeting in January. Our offer still stands and we would appreciate your business once again if you choose to continue the relationship with us.

Once again thank you for stating your concerns and I hope that this reply clears up a lot of confusion and misleading information.

Sincerely,

Rose Clark
Customer service co-ordination.

Paul B in Brampton
Paul B in Brampton
1 review Brampton, ON
10/10

Plugged kitchen sinks (3)

Top notch service!! Called at 10:45 on a Friday with kitchen sink clogged. I put 2 days into trying to correct the problem myself. Service rep Nat was over in about 1 hour. Went above and beyond...Corrected the problem in a reasonable period of time. Also suggested some other measures that I could take later. Cleaned up work area completely and was absolutly a pro. Will give him and the company as a referral !!! - Paul

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Dear Paul!

Thank you for taking the time and providing your opinion on Homestars! We understand that today, time is very important, and we would like you to know that we appreciate your feedback. Our company strives to be the number one in customer service and quality work. We train all of our technicians to provide exceptional customer service, provide top quality work and always leave the working are as clean as possible. Most importantly, during our meetings we encourage our team to go above and beyond with every customer interaction! Your feedback proves to us that we are doing it right!!! Welcome to our family and thank you for choosing Public Plumbing!

Trish DeSantos in Mississauga
Trish DeSantos in Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

ùKitchen faucet replacement

My faucet was leaking and I discovered that is had sprung a bad leak under my kitchen cabinets. ùièm a do it yourselfer, so ùi bought the parts, however couldn;t get the old faucet off as it was badly corroded. ùi had no choice but to call a plumber. ùi called ùpublic ùplumbing and they dispatched my call out. In less than five minutes ùi had a call back from the Naz, the technician and he guaranteed to be out before 4pm Saturday. By 3:30 he called me to confirm he was on his way. ùhe was polite, worked very cleanly and quickly. ùhe removed the old faucet in minuttes, installed the new faucet and shut off valves. He tidied up quickly and took all broken parts with him for disposal. I was very satisfied and will recommend him to any client I know that needs a good plumber.

Approximate cost of services:
$250.00
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Dear Trish!

We are very greatful for your feedback! We know that all clients want to receive the best service in the industry and are willing to go above and beyond to make each and every client happy and with pleasant memories. We know the headaches minor renovations can cause, therefore we are always willing to help in no time and always at a reasonable price. We are here to make all plumbing problems disappear! Thank you for your honest feedback and hope you are enjoying your new sink!

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More about Canadian Rooter

Canadian Rooter is your local-Canadian-family owned business! Servicing Toronto & the GTA (radius of 80 km) , we specialize in all major UNDERGROUND and minor plumbing and drain projects, basement waterproofing. We offer Exceptional customer service, outstanding work quality and warranty. We offer free estimates with no obligations related to all underground projects. We view all problems as obstacles and will leave you with a piece of mind!

We do All household plumbing service calls by Appointment ONLY

Services we provide:
* Drain Cleaning
* Camera Inspection
* Drain Installation
* Drain Power-flushing
* Home Plumbing Inspection
* Lead Pipe Removal and improve water pressure
* Basement Waterproofing
* Plumbing Installation & repairs
* Bathroom Renovation
*Watermain Break Repairs
* Catch basin cleaning and repairs
* Grease Trap Installation
* Back Water Valve Installation and Rebate process
* Sump Pump and Back up sump pump installation
* Roof Drains
* Heated Floor
* Heated Driveways
* Swimming pool demolition and backfill

Specialize in All underground plumbing, drain & waterproofing repairs.

CATEGORIES
Plumbing, Drain Services, Waterproofing, Drainage Contractors, and Foundations
SERVICES
Plumbing Installation and repairs. Bathroom & Basement Renovation, Drain cleaning and repairs. Basement Waterproofing
BRANDS
Toto, Kohler, Moem, Delta, Vida, Riobel.
SPECIALITIES
We can ensure your basement drain works properly with no surprises in the future
WEBSITE
https://canadianrooter.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2009
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
10
RETURN POLICY
30 Days with an invoice
PAYMENT METHOD
Check, Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard
LICENSES
Municipal Drain Contractor & Municipal Plumbing Contractor, Municipal Builder & Renovator
MEMBERSHIPS
Baeumler Aprooved Contractor
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Collage of Trades Certificate
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Written Warranty
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