Emergency Plumber Toronto — 24/7 Licensed Plumbing Services
ED Plumbing provides 24/7 emergency and residential plumbing services across all Toronto districts. Our TSSA-licensed technicians respond to Toronto emergencies in 30–45 minutes, with upfront flat-rate pricing and a 1-year workmanship guarantee on every job.
Call Toronto Dispatch: (437) 260-6342Plumbing Problems Common in Older Toronto Homes
Toronto's housing stock is unusually old by Canadian standards. The inner-city neighbourhoods — the Annex, Cabbagetown, Roncesvalles, Leslieville, Riverdale, and Beaches — contain tens of thousands of homes built before 1960. These properties carry plumbing infrastructure that was installed generations ago and has been patchworked over decades. Here is what we find most often:
📶 Cast-Iron and Galvanized Drain Lines
Pre-1960 Toronto homes typically have cast-iron drain stacks and galvanized steel supply pipes. Cast iron corrodes from the inside over 50–70 years, narrowing the flow channel until backups become frequent. Galvanized supply lines oxidize and restrict water pressure — a slow drip becomes a trickle. When we see orange-tinted water or chronic low pressure in an older Toronto home, galvanized supply replacement is almost always the right answer.
🏭 Kitec Pipe Failures
Homes built or renovated between 1995 and 2007 may contain Kitec flexible plumbing — a recalled product known to fail prematurely at fittings, causing sudden burst leaks. If your home was built in that window and you have not had the supply lines inspected, it is worth checking. We identify Kitec on camera inspection and can perform a full repipe to copper or PEX.
🌳 Tree Root Intrusion in Sewer Laterals
Toronto’s mature tree canopy — the elms, maples, and oaks that define established neighbourhoods — drives roots aggressively into clay-tile sewer laterals through cracked joints and mortar gaps. The Annex, Forest Hill, Leaside, and High Park districts are among the hardest hit. Recurring slow drains and backups in these areas almost always indicate root intrusion that a standard drain snake will not fully clear.
❄ Freeze-Thaw Pipe Damage
Toronto winters routinely reach −15 to −20°C. Pipes running through exterior walls, unheated crawl spaces, or poorly insulated garages are at risk every January and February. We respond to burst-pipe emergencies 24/7 throughout the winter, and we also do pre-season freeze-risk assessments for homeowners who want to prevent a crisis rather than recover from one.
24/7 Emergency Plumbing Response in Toronto
Plumbing emergencies do not follow business hours. ED Plumbing operates around the clock, every day of the year — including holidays — with fully stocked trucks staged across Toronto. When you call, a dispatcher answers immediately and routes the nearest available licensed technician to your address. Our average response time across Toronto is 30 to 45 minutes.
We do not charge extra for after-hours calls. Our flat-rate pricing is the same at 2 a.m. as it is at 2 p.m. The quote you approve before we start is the amount on the invoice when we finish.
Toronto Neighbourhoods and Districts We Serve
We cover all 44 Toronto wards and every surrounding district. Key areas:
Inner Toronto: Annex, Cabbagetown, Leslieville, Riverdale, Roncesvalles, The Junction, Kensington Market, St. Lawrence, Little Italy, Greektown, Beaches, Rosedale, Forest Hill, Leaside, Davisville, Moore Park
East Toronto: Scarborough (Agincourt, Wexford, Birch Cliff, Malvern, Rouge), North York (Willowdale, Don Mills, Bayview Village)
West Toronto: Etobicoke (Islington, The Kingsway, Mimico, Rexdale, Long Branch), Forest Hill
Surrounding GTA: Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington
Plumbing Services in Toronto
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, flooding, and water heater failures — our Toronto technicians respond 24/7 and arrive within 30–45 minutes to stop damage and complete a lasting repair.
Learn about emergency plumbing →Drain Cleaning & Camera Inspection
Professional hydro-jetting for Toronto homes dealing with root intrusion, grease buildup, or scale. We confirm results on camera before leaving — not just a snake-hole clearing.
Learn about drain cleaning →Water Heater Repair & Replacement
Same-day diagnosis and repair for tank and tankless water heaters in Toronto. We carry common parts on every truck and can replace a failed unit the same visit.
Learn about water heaters →Pipe Repair & Repipe
Targeted repair for burst, cracked, or pinhole-leaking pipes — and full repipes for Toronto homes with galvanized or Kitec supply lines that have reached end of life.
Learn about pipe repair →Leak Detection
Non-invasive acoustic and thermal leak detection to pinpoint hidden leaks behind walls or under slabs — without unnecessary demolition or guesswork.
Learn about leak detection →Commercial Plumbing
Licensed plumbing for Toronto restaurants, offices, and commercial properties. We work around business hours and coordinate with building management for multi-unit properties.
Learn about commercial plumbing →Transparent Flat-Rate Pricing in Toronto
We quote before we start. The price you approve is the price on the invoice. No hourly surprises, no after-hours surcharges, no hidden fees. Below are typical ranges for our most common Toronto service calls — your exact quote depends on the scope and your home’s specific setup.
| Service | Typical Range (Toronto) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service call / diagnostic | $125 – $200 | Applied to repair cost if you proceed |
| Drain cleaning — snake | $175 – $350 | Standard blockage, single access point |
| Drain cleaning — hydro-jet | $350 – $650 | Root intrusion, severe scale, camera confirm |
| Toilet repair | $175 – $400 | Fill valve, flapper, supply line, or wax ring |
| Faucet / fixture installation | $150 – $350 | Customer-supplied or supplied by ED Plumbing |
| Pipe repair (per section) | $300 – $800 | Access difficulty and material type affect cost |
| Water heater — tank replacement | $1,100 – $2,200 | Includes removal, disposal, standard install |
| Water heater — tankless install | $2,800 – $5,500 | Gas line and venting scope varies by home |
| Full home repipe (copper or PEX) | $4,500 – $12,000 | Depends on home size and access |
All prices are estimates. Your technician will provide a firm written quote before starting any work. Prices include labour and standard materials unless otherwise noted.
Why Toronto Homeowners Choose ED Plumbing
- TSSA-licensed technicians on every job — no apprentice-only crews
- 1-year workmanship guarantee on all repairs and installations
- Flat-rate written quote before work starts — no hourly billing surprises
- 24/7 availability including Christmas, New Year’s, and statutory holidays
- No after-hours surcharge — same rate at 2 a.m. as 2 p.m.
- Camera inspection results shown to you on-screen before leaving
- Fully stocked trucks — most repairs completed in a single visit
- 4.7-star Google rating from real Toronto customers (35+ reviews)
What Toronto Customers Say
“Called at midnight for a burst pipe in the Annex. ED Plumbing was at my door in under 40 minutes. They fixed the pipe, checked the surrounding lines, and cleaned up completely. Absolutely the right call at the worst possible time.”
“Our Leslieville Victorian has 80-year-old cast iron and I was dreading a sewer backup we kept having. ED Plumbing did the camera, showed me exactly what was happening, and cleared the root mass with hydro-jet. Haven’t had a backup since.”
“Replaced our water heater same-day, gave us a clear quote before touching anything, and finished in two hours. No upsell, no pressure. This is what a trades company should look like.”
Frequently Asked Questions — Toronto Plumbing
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