What a house call covers
Most calls from Vaughan homeowners fall into a handful of jobs. The list below is the quick version; click through for the full job write-up.
- Drains: drain cleaning, kitchen lines, floor drains and the main sewer.
- Bathrooms: toilet repair, shower valves and basement rough-ins.
- Hot water: heater repair, tank swaps and tankless units.
- Basement protection: sump pumps and backwater valves.
- Pipes: leak finding, burst pipes and repiping.
How a home visit runs
- You call. Describe the noise, the smell, the puddle. We ask where the shutoff is and whether water is still moving.
- We look before quoting. Trap off, cleanout open, burner chamber lit up with a torch.
- You approve the fix. The price is agreed before the wrench turns.
- We test in front of you. Water runs, joints get wiped dry and checked again.
Standing over the problem right now?Ring (365) 364-0926 and describe what you see.
Signs your house needs a plumber soon
- Two fixtures sluggish together, or the tub burps whenever someone flushes.
- Brown water only when you open the hot tap.
- A sump pump that runs in dry weather or never runs at all.
- Damp drywall below a bathroom, or a water bill that jumped with no new habits.
Most Vaughan subdivisions were built from the 1970s on, so copper supply, ABS drains and a basement floor drain are the norm. Older Woodbridge and Kleinburg homes can still hide galvanized steel or cast iron.
Before you ring
- Find the main shutoff, normally beside the water meter on the street-facing basement wall.
- Note the age on the water heater label if you can read it.
- Take a photo of the leak or the clog so you can describe it clearly.
Home services by room
Kitchen
| Service | In brief |
|---|---|
| Faucet Repair and Installation across Vaughan | Dripping faucet or new tap to install in Vaughan? We rebuild cartridges, replace stems and install kitchen, bath and laundry faucets with new supplies.. |
| Garbage Disposal Installation across Vaughan | Garbage disposal installation and repair in Vaughan: jammed units freed, leaking flanges resealed, and new disposals wired, mounted and drain-tested.. |
| Kitchen Drain Cleaning across Vaughan | Kitchen sink backed up in Vaughan? We clear grease, food and disposal sludge from the trap to the stack, then flush hot so it stays open longer.. |
| Kitchen Sink Installation across Vaughan | Kitchen Sink Installation in Vaughan for undermount and drop-in sinks, drains and disposers. |
Bathroom
| Service | In brief |
|---|---|
| Basement Bathroom Rough-In across Vaughan | Adding a basement bathroom in Vaughan? We tie into existing rough-ins or cut the slab for new drains, run vents and supplies, and test before inspection.. |
| Bathroom Drain Cleaning across Vaughan | Bathroom Drain Cleaning in Vaughan for hair and soap scum in tub, shower and basin drains. |
| Shower Valve Replacement across Vaughan | Shower Valve Replacement in Vaughan for pressure-balancing and thermostatic shower valves. |
| Toilet Installation across Vaughan | New toilet installation in Vaughan: removal of the old one, flange check and repair, new seal, supply line and shut-off, set level and tested for leaks.. |
| Toilet Repair across Vaughan | Running, rocking, leaking or clogged toilet in Vaughan? We replace fill valves, flappers, wax rings and flanges, and clear stubborn toilet clogs.. |
Basement
| Service | In brief |
|---|---|
| Backwater Valve Installation across Vaughan | Backwater Valve Installation in Vaughan for stopping sewer backup into finished basements. |
| Basement Flooding Repair across Vaughan | Basement flooded in Vaughan? We find the cause: sewer backup, failed sump, burst line or foundation seepage, then fix the plumbing so it does not repeat.. |
| Burst Pipe Repair across Vaughan | Burst or split pipe in Vaughan? Shut the main, then call. |
| Drain Cleaning across Vaughan | Drain cleaning in Vaughan for slow sinks, tubs, floor drains and main lines. |
| Emergency Plumbing across Vaughan | Emergency plumbing in Vaughan: burst pipes, sewage backups, no hot water and overflowing toilets. |
| Floor Drain Cleaning across Vaughan | Basement floor drain backing up or smelling in Vaughan? We clear the trap and line, refill the trap seal and check the backwater valve and main.. |
| Frozen Pipe Thawing across Vaughan | Frozen Pipe Thawing in Vaughan: supply lines in exterior walls and garages freezing in January. |
| Gas Water Heater Replacement across Vaughan | Gas Water Heater Replacement in Vaughan for swapping a tired gas tank for a new one. |
| Hydro Jetting across Vaughan | Hydro Jetting in Vaughan for high-pressure water scouring of grease and scale. |
| Leak Detection across Vaughan | Hidden leak in your Vaughan home? We trace leaks with meter tests, moisture meters, thermal imaging and pressure testing before opening any wall.. |
| Main Sewer Line Cleaning across Vaughan | Basement drain backing up in Vaughan? Main sewer line cleaning from the cleanout to the city connection, with root cutting and a camera check offered.. |
| Repiping Services across Vaughan | Repiping in Vaughan: old galvanized, failing copper and polybutylene supply lines replaced with copper or PEX, routed to keep wall openings small.. |
| Sewer Camera Inspection across Vaughan | A sewer camera inspection shows roots, cracks, sags and offsets inside your Vaughan drain line. |
| Sump Pump Installation across Vaughan | Sump pump installation in Vaughan: new or replacement pumps, check valves, discharge lines routed away from the foundation, and battery backup options.. |
| Sump Pump Repair across Vaughan | Sump pump not running, running nonstop or tripping the breaker? We repair floats, check valves and discharge lines in Vaughan, or replace the pump.. |
| Tankless Heater Installation across Vaughan | Tankless water heater installation in Vaughan: sizing for your home, gas line and venting upgrades, condensate drain, and a descaling port set-up.. |
| Water Heater Repair across Vaughan | Water heater repair in Vaughan for owned gas and electric tanks: no hot water, pilot outages, leaks, noise and smells. |
Outside
| Service | In brief |
|---|---|
| Sewer Line Repair across Vaughan | Cracked, rooted or collapsed sewer lateral in Vaughan? We locate the fault by camera, then repair or replace the section with as small a dig as possible.. |
| Water Line Replacement across Vaughan | Replacing the water service in Vaughan: old copper, lead or galvanized lines from the property line to the meter replaced, with permits and locates.. |
How it works
- CallDescribe the problem; we ask about shutoffs and safety first.
- LookWe open it up and show you what failed.
- AgreeYou approve the price before work starts.
- Fix and testRepair, test, wipe down, and walk you through it.
Questions from callers
Do you work on townhouses and semis as well as detached homes?
Yes. The plumbing is the same trade whether the house shares a wall or not; we just check where the shared lines and shutoffs are first.
Can you handle a job in a house we are about to buy?
We can camera the sewer lateral and look over the supply and heater before closing. Call to arrange it with the listing agent.
Ready when you are.Call Vaughan Plumbers at (365) 364-0926. A person answers.