Drain Works Plumbing

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Toronto ON M8Z 3L2
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Mike DaCosta in Mimico
Mike DaCosta in Mimico
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Drain, plumbing

On a Thursday we had a flooding basement. On a Friday afternoon I called DRAIN WORKS from the office. Before I arrived home, they had fixed the problem. I met with the service man "Matt", as he had just cleaned up. He took the time to re-explain everything to me, and did it with the exceptional Customer service. On Saturday, another crew arrived as we decided to upgrade to avoid further problems. I was impressed by Misha and his associate, at the professionalism they displayed. The care they took at the front lawn, and keeping me posted of their progress.
I have dealt with many contractors and services since purchasing this house, I would state that this company - DRAIN WORKS, which actually came recommended by a friend, is by far THE BEST company or service I've hired to work on my house. From rates, to Customer Service, to finished result...absolutely exceptional. As far as I'm concerned, regardless of the homes I own, I will only ever dial for DRAIN WORKS. Their equipment is clean and presentable. Their staff is knowlegable and friendly. I even appreciated their coat-of-arms. That tells me the pride that they have in their job. Simply put, they are professionals, and a pleasure to hire.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,400.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
...there is nothing this company could have done better. They exceeded my expectations.
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
If there's a flood or back up problem, don't do anything else until you call this company - DRAIN WORKS
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Company Response

**Exceptional review** Thanks Mike for sharing the positive experience you had with DrainWorks. We do take pride in the work we do, from start to finish we always set out to exceed expectations, and we’re glad it shows.

Matt in East York
Matt in East York
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Replace sanitary and sewer main traps to city lines

I had drainworks rebuild the sanitary and sewer traps plus a floor drain which connect to the main city lines. They had backed up due to being cracked/separated being old clay pipes. Drainworks quoted me a price and work schedule and then got to work. They completely delivered on every promise made which was important considering the amount of work involved. 4 guys were onsite for an entire day from beginning to end and the job was finished by 6pm. Not a spec of dust was left behind by them....well done and will be using them for my next plumbing job. Highly recommended.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,400.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
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Company Response

**Thanks Matt** DrainWorks believes in upfront pricing, so following through on our promises is the foundation of our service to you. Thanks again, we look forward to being your plumbing and drain service providers should you require our services in the future.

Claud
Claud
15 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Plumbing Repairs

Does this sound familiar? You try contacting a tradesman to complete a small household project and they don't even have the courtesy to return your calls. Not the professional folks at DrainWorks! We wanted to replace our old cement laundry tub, along with a few old leaky taps around the house. One call to DrainWorks was all it took to get a professional repair job done, at the date and time promised, and at a fair and reasonable price. Steve from DreamWorks did a great job, answered all our questions, made suggestions, the list goes on. Thanks guys!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,800.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
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Company Response

**Thanks Claud** Your review is very much appreciated. Our plumbers are non-commission based and that is what allows them the time it takes to answer your questions and provide you with suggestions, all while completing your repair. We respect our customers and their concerns. Thanks again.

Randall
Randall
3 reviews Toronto, ON
9.3/10

sewage back up

appreciate office dispatch keeping me posted on exact time of arrival of service technician
Jeremy Harris was professional in terms of inspection and explanation of the nature of the problem
all in all, a good service experience with no surprises

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Company Response

**Thanks Randall** From your phone call into our office to the professional technician that arrives at your home, DrainWorks strives for quality customer service and excellence in solving your drainage problems. Thanks for your review.

Chris Hunter, Forest Hill
Chris Hunter, Forest Hill
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Replacing sewer pipe

Our downstairs bathroom exploded with sewage and water that we couldn't stop. We called Drainworks and within an hour Jeremy Harris showed up and saved the day. Be sure to use Drainworks- fast, courteous and reliable. Everyone working on it was very competent and professional. Be sure to ask for Jeremy- stellar job!

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Company Response

**Thanks Chris** It is great to hear that you found the service you received from DrainWorks to be “stellar”. All of our technicians are just as professional as Jeremy and we look forward to being your plumbing and drain service providers in the future should you require our services. Thanks again.

Stacey of Bloor West
Stacey of Bloor West
1 review Toronto, ON
4/10

Drain / pipe check

Our experience with Drainworks began very well. They arrived on time and the guys (Armondo and partner) were friendly and very professional. They were checking our drains and pipes for tree roots or other possible obstructions. A larger problem was detected which required a significant investment and the digging up of our basement. We immediately booked future service with DrainWorks and made a deposit. By doing this, we received a discount on the appointment that day which we were very thankful for since it was impossible to complete the drain scoping. After further research and planning we decided to postpone the work until the Spring when we planned to put in a second bathroom. We admit we made a mistake by impulsively signing the contract but did not want to have to dig up the finished basement floor twice. We were hoping that DrainWorks would be flexible but were disappointed to learn that we were not able to have any portion of our deposit returned or receive a credit for future work. We escalated our request to the manager and felt we were treated rudely and told we couldn't back out of our contract. We escalated a detailed complaint to Terry Cord in hopes of a resolution, and his response back was surprisingly defensive and even sarcastic. As much as we would have liked to use DrainWorks again, we don't feel that our future business would be appreciated or deserved. We expected more from a company (especially Terry) that prides themselves on customer service.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

**HONOURING COMMITMENTS**

"This post is very unfortunate and frankly, misleading. I'm Terry Cord, the owner and founder of DrainWorks. The same Terry referenced in the post by Stacey of Bloor West.

To begin with, we aren't sure who Stacey is, as we never had dealings with a Stacey on this project. I'll assume Stacey is married to the customer in question, Dr. John Brummel.

We were completely open with our recommendations and pricing throughout our dealings with this client. There was never an issue with the work that we did perform up to that point. In fact, the client asked to have the service call that was owed to DrainWorks reduced $100 in order to accept the proposed work in question - which DrainWorks agreed to. We were very patient and flexible in trying to schedule a firm date for the contracted work with the client, but after 11 days of indecision, the client chose not to proceed. Deciding not to continue is any clients right, and we respect that fact. When you decide to secure our time and take us out of the market, and then choose not to proceed by canceling a signed contract, there is a small cost to that.

The reason we have to receive a nominal non-refundable deposit is quite simple: We commit to paying our employees - the most skilled in the business - a salary rather than a &quotsell more so you can make more&quot commission. We do this because we know salaried professionals provide a better quality of service, and we believe that commission-based plumbing companies (the vast majority of them) are sales oriented which isn't in the clients best interest.

When we accept a contract, our time is blocked off for that customers project and we can no longer offer it to anyone else. The deposit simply helps us partially offset the lost time and service opportunity our company experienced as a result of that signed agreement being broken.

Lastly, we received a single star rating by this customer, yet if you look at Homestars ranking criteria, we met three of the five mandatory items for stars, easily. I realize this star is actually a reflection of the fact that the client wasn't happy about losing their agreed upon non refundable deposit, but we endured being spoken down to more than once and had a great deal of our time wasted. Plus, contrary to what's written in this post, the written indication to us from the client was to cancel, not postpone for a future day. To suggest otherwise is simply misleading.

As a guy who takes incredible pride in the fact that we have worked our tails off for 12 years, this review is offensive to me. I have no issue with any client posting feedback, as this forum exists for that purpose. Frankly, we've benefited from Homestars reviews many times. I do however, object to any review that isn't at the very least, fair. For the past seven years straight, my company has won the Consumer's Choice top Award for Drain Service Excellence in the GTA. I only mention this because it speaks to the fact that day-in and day-out, we work very hard to impress our clients. This one star rating simply isn't a fair reflection of our brand or work ethic, and I just wanted to let you know my thoughts with my reply. Thanks. - Terry

Linda from Scarlett Rd / St-Clair Ave. W.
Linda from Scarlett Rd / St-Clair Ave. W.
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Sewer Back-up, replacement of drain

I moved in my new home and 6 weeks later, I had a sewer back up only to find out that all drains inside the house had to be replaced up to the city line. Drainworks Plumbing was by far the most professional and knowled-geable. Their service is OUTSTANDING!
Their plumbers were very conscientious and made sure that even though they had to dig in one room (instead of all three) in the basement, they left it in amazingly clean considering the work they had to do.

Thanks a million to Mike and Eric!
It was worth every penny. I would highly recommend them without any hesitation.

Sincerely,
Linda Dallaire

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Company Response

**Thanks Linda** Reading your review brings such a sense of accomplishment to the DrainWorks team. We would truly appreciate any recommendation you make to your family or friends, so that they too can experience the “outstanding” service DrainWorks provides. Thanks again.

Chris from Etobicoke
Chris from Etobicoke
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Shower drain blocked

DrainWorks will be the only drain and plumbing specialists I will use in future. From the moment I called, service was professional, courteous, completely upfront in terms of costs to be incurred and time required to complete the job. Jeremy Harris, the certified technician, was a real professional. He arrived on-time, placed shoe covers on his shoes to protect my floors, explained exactly what needed to be done and ways in which to avoid this situation from occuring again. He quoted the price of the job as soon as he assessed the job (the price-range was also quoted during my initial phone call). There was virtually no clean-up and, thankfully, he did not try to pressure us into buying products or services we didn't need. No wonder this biz has won the Consumer's Choice award for 7 years straight.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

**Thanks Chris** The technicians at DrainWorks do not work on commission, so they never try to force you to have repairs done that are not needed. They do what is in the best interest of the homeowner and their home. Thanks again for sharing your positive experience.

Elizabeth from Oakville
Elizabeth from Oakville
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Clogged pipe and pipe damage from tree roots

A friend recommended Drainworks and I am so glad. I had a representative there 30 minutes before the planned appointment. I am used to late arrivals by other companies. Mathew Achcinski was very knowledgeable, professional and got to the root of my problem...tree roots. Drainworks were back within days, replaced the pipe and did a great job. When Matthew came back for the followup he thoroughly explained all the work that had been done and offered to check other things to make sure all pipes were clear. I will only use Drainworks in the future. Thank you Matthew and Drainworks!

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**Thanks Elizabeth** Your description of the service you received from DrainWorks really illustrates how a “knowledgeable” and “professional” staff can repair a horrible situation fast, alleviating the stress that accompanies such untimely situations. Thanks again, we are proud to be your plumbing and drain service providers.

Sue from Leslieville
Sue from Leslieville
1 review Toronto, ON
9.8/10

Replace drains in basement& upgrade water line

Thank you Drainworks! This is an extremely professional company. Mike and Eric were the best - explaining everything thoroughly throughout the project. Some issues arose with the water line upgrade due to problems on the city side, but Mike put me at ease and solved the problem quickly and seemlessly. Not only are they good at the work, but they are exceptional problem solvers. What a relief that was! The city upgraded their side of the water line after Drainworks completed their work. We knew that would mean another trip from Drainworks a couple of weeks after the initial work was done. True to their word, I gave them a days notice and Micha was here. You don't get that kind of service everywhere! Micha and Stephan were exceptional drain replacement specialists. Not only are they extremely competent at drain replacement & water line upgrades, but they cleaned up better than I've ever seen before. What a treat! This company was referred to me by one of my neighbours. No wonder! I've already referred Drainworks to a friend of mine! Thanks for everything!

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Company Response

**Thanks Sue** Your review is a pleasure to read and really touches on the kind of service we strive to deliver. The problem solving skills of our technicians and the fact that they are non-commission based are the lending factors to why you felt so informed throughout your service. They have the professional knowledge and the time to share it with you.

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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!

**COVID-19 UPDATE - DrainWorks Plumbing is open and in full operation adhering to all Covid-19 protocols in place to offer the help you need when you need it most keeping everyone safe.**

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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