Plumber in Markham — 24/7 Emergency Plumbing Services
Markham is one of York Region's fastest-growing cities, with housing that spans from Unionville's heritage homes along the Main Street to Berczy Village's newer subdivisions and Cornell's planned community. Whether you're in a 1970s Milliken bungalow with aging galvanized pipes, or a 2015 Berczy townhome with a tankless water heater needing its first service, we cover the full Markham plumbing landscape, 24/7.
Call Markham Dispatch: (437) 260-6342
Plumbing Services in Markham
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, flooding, and water heater failures — our local techs respond to Markham emergencies 24/7, typically arriving within 45 minutes to stop the damage and make a lasting repair.
Learn about emergency plumbing →Drain Cleaning & Clearing
Professional hydro-jetting and camera inspection for Markham homes and businesses. We clear grease, roots, and scale completely — not just a temporary snake-hole — and confirm results on camera before leaving.
Learn about drain cleaning →Water Heater Repair & Installation
Same-day diagnosis and repair for tank and tankless water heaters in Markham. We carry common replacement parts on every truck and can replace a failed unit with a new tank or tankless system the same visit.
Learn about water heaters →Pipe Repair & Replacement
From pinhole leaks to full repipes, we handle all pipe work in Markham homes and businesses. We diagnose the root cause first, then give you an honest recommendation — spot repair, relining, or full replacement.
Learn about pipe repair →Leak Detection
Hidden leaks inside walls, under slabs, and below floors are found without unnecessary demolition using thermal imaging and acoustic equipment. We locate the leak precisely and quote the repair before any work begins.
Learn about leak detection →Commercial Plumbing
Full commercial plumbing services for businesses in Markham — restaurants, offices, and multi-unit buildings. We work around your schedule to minimise downtime and carry full commercial liability insurance.
Learn about commercial plumbing →
Neighbourhoods We Serve in Markham
Unionville, Thornhill (Markham side), Cornell, Milliken, Berczy Village, Cathedraltown, Angus Glen, Box Grove, Legacy, Greensborough, and all surrounding communities. Not sure if we reach your area? Call us — if we can get there, we will.
Local Plumbing Knowledge — Markham
Unionville's heritage-designated homes along Main Street often have original cast-iron drain stacks and copper supply lines from the 1960s. We're experienced with the unique requirements of working in older Unionville properties, including coordinating with heritage preservation guidelines when any exposed plumbing work is involved.
Housing Stock & What Actually Fails in Markham
Markham is mostly a new-build city with a genuinely old core, and the two need completely different work. Unionville's historic Main Street area and Markham Village contain the oldest properties, where clay laterals, cast-iron and heritage-constrained access are all in play. Thornhill and Milliken were built out in the post-war decades. Cornell, Berczy Village, Wismer, Greensborough, Cathedraltown and Angus Glen are largely 1990s to 2010s construction, and those homes are now reaching the age where the first water heater replacement, the first tankless descaling and the first real drain service come due — rather than outright pipe failure. West Thornhill has been the focus of a multi-phase municipal flood control remediation programme, which tells you something about the sewer capacity history in that part of the city.
Water, Permits & Flood Rebates in Markham
Markham's water is distributed through the York Region system. For flood protection the City runs its own Private Plumbing Protection Rebate Program, extended to the end of April 2027, covering eligible measures such as backwater valves, sump pumps and weeping tile disconnection. The process is more involved than in some municipalities: you confirm the scope with a qualified contractor, submit a Technical Review Application to the City for approval, and after initial approval a licensed plumber carries out a CCTV inspection of the laterals and files the inspection record with the City. Work started before that approval will not qualify. Rebate amounts and eligibility are set by the City and do change, so confirm current figures with Markham's plumbing rebate office when you apply.
Nearby Areas We Also Serve
Plumber Richmond Hill • Plumber Whitchurch-Stouffville • Plumber Scarborough
Why Markham Homeowners Choose ED Plumbing
- Licensed master plumbers — not unlicensed sub-contractors
- Flat-rate quote before any work begins — no hourly surprises
- 1-year parts-and-labour warranty on all work
- Fully stocked trucks — we rarely need to leave for parts
- Camera inspection included on drain calls — before and after
- Clean-up included — we leave your home the way we found it
- 24/7 emergency response, 365 days a year
- Before-and-after photos sent to your phone on every job
How Our Service Works
You Call — We Answer
A real dispatcher picks up immediately. We triage your issue and dispatch the nearest available licensed technician.
On-Site Arrival
Your tech arrives with a fully loaded truck — usually within 45 minutes across the GTA, ready to diagnose immediately.
Honest Quote
We assess the full scope and give you a flat-rate price before touching anything. You approve — then we start.
Fix & Guarantee
We repair to code, clean the work area, and issue a 1-year warranty before leaving. No surprises on the invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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