Canadian Rooter

Formerly Public Plumbing
Drainage Contractors
Mississauga ON L5E 1E1
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Edward from Mississauga
Edward from Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Water leaking

Initially the carpet in the laundry room in the basement was found wet. With my own searching for the source of the water, water dripping was found coming down from above level. When searching for a plumber, I found this website and decided to call Public Plumbing. Vlad came for an initial estimate and told me what his diagnostic procedure would be. What worried me was that it seemed difficult in locating the spot where the leak was originated from. Holes would have to be cut in the dry walls and I wasn't sure how many of them would have to be cut. Situation seemed to me more challenging the next day when Vlad came to start the diagnostics and fix. The water dripping sound inside the dry wall that could be heard yesterday couldn't be heard any more. Vlad proceeded with his diagnostic procedure and in the end he did a very good job. He only cut two holes altogether and it seemed to me the diagnostic procedure he took was all right and he was trying to avoid unnecessary diagnostic damage.

The leaking spot was at an awkward position below the hot tub. Vlad pointed out that the pipe wasn't positioned properly as such the bottom of the tub was touching the pipe, which I agreed with his comment. Although it looked to me the fix would be quite a bit challenging, Vlad did it very efficiently and he also adjusted the pipe line's position to avoid the tub's touching on it.

The whole diagnostics and fix together was about two hours, and to me the price ($160 diagnostics and $450 repair) is all reasonable.

I was very pleased with the result.

Approximate cost of services:
$690.00
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Right On! Thank You.

Laurel
Laurel
4 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

unclog drain

Within a couple hours of calling, Mike the plumber was at the door. He was friendly, polite and gave me a quote before starting. I felt that a clogged drain was something I should have been able to fix myself, but his equipment was much better than mine and he found the clog 25 feet in. Mike had the problem fixed and the water running in no time. The price was very reasonable and the service was excellent. I'll definitely use them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$175.00
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Thank You. Please call again.

customer
customer
6 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

plumbing service

It was Sunday and the toilet was clogged up with possible childrens toys. Yucky not pleasant. I had to work and could not really fix it nor knew how to. I read about this company on homestars so called in and got Mike to call me back. He showed up at the time slot we agreed on, he fixed the issue as he promised and he even tried to help some other plumbing issues if he could. He was polite and cleaned up the mess after. Very satisfied with Mike from this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$175.00
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rubber ducky, you're the one...thanks for the nice review.

Jen
Jen
2 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Main Drain Replacement

When we had a sewage backup in the basement, I didn't know who to call. A friend recommended Public Plumbing. They were wonderful. They came the next day to scope out the problem, were able to answer all my questions, and even told me about a rebate program that would save me money! Once the work started, they were always here in the morning by 9:30 and worked until what needed to be completed that day was done, one day til after 6pm. The entire job including inspection was complete in 3 days, my basement was cleaned up beautifully and the garden was returned to a state that was better than what was there before the work started! I was very happy with the work that was done, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike and the guys at Public Plumbing to my family and friends.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Company Response

What a great way to start the Monday morning. Thank You.

Rob Bullock from Mississauga
Rob Bullock from Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
8/10

Inhome sewer backup remediation and repair.

We engaged Public Plumbing on a few occasions to fix plumbing-related issues at our east-Mississauga home -- including a serious, in-home sewer back situation that occurred in our basement.

Service Technician Mike Dunn expertly diagnosed the cause of the problem, and informed us of options and associated costs available to address the problem.
P.P.'s specialized sewer repair crew undertook the repair and remedial work that was required, and completed it in a timely fashion and with minimal disturbance (at least, minimal as possible given the severity of the situation) to the household.
Both Mike Dunn and his team were easy to work with, knowledgeable, respectful of our home, thorough and professional. They cleaned up the work site afterwards and did not over-charge for the work. Effective work and expertise does cost money, sometimes more than we want it to, but it's worth it in the long run.
Based on our experience with Public Plumbing, we have no problem recommending them to any homeowner looking for a reliable, responsible, fair, and competent plumbing services provider. Thanks again Public Plumbing!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

YEAH! Now thats what we talking about! Happy Easter to all our valued customers.

SP
SP
3 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Toilet clogged by bottle

Mike did an amazing job in getting a bottle flushed down the toilet removed! It was a tough block, that took a while to remove, instead of giving up and saying we needed to get a new toilet he took his time and managed to free the
Clog. Great service, fair price. Would recommend Mike and Public Plumbing to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
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Company Response

Hi, great story of success! Kudos to Mike. Please remember us in the future.

Erkan Sarioglu from Oakville
Erkan Sarioglu from Oakville
1 review Oakville, ON
10/10

Kitchen sink drainage problem

Mike has come to our house in a very short notice and delivered an excellent service by first showing us what the problem was and then resolving it by unclogging the big pipes that goes out to the main sewer by using the camera and the big motorized snake. I would highly recommend Mike and Public Plumbing to anybody.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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Company Response

Hi. Thank You for choosing Public Plumbing for your kitchen drainage problem and for taking the time to review our service. We appreciate YOU!

mike loveys from Old Toronto
mike loveys from Old Toronto
1 review Old Toronto, ON
10/10

PLUMBING

My experince with Public Plumbing has been fantastic. I have had the please of working with them on two different projects. One project involved waterproofing my basement and most recently I had my trap replaced. In both cases the team at Pub lic Plumbing completed the work in an efficient and professional manner and the price was great. I recommend Public Plumbing to all of my friends and family.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

Dear Mike, Thank You for your kind words. We aim to please and these reviews strengthen our commitment to you, our valued customer.

Galina Bershteyn from Toronto
Galina Bershteyn from Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

replace pipe and drain in basement

The basement drain was overflowing and I called a few drain places but Public Plumbing was able to come by right away to deal with the problem. He was very professional and showed us exactly what the issue was. Hegave us a reasonable price for the job and it was completed the next day. We will definitely be using their services in the future.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,350.00
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Company Response

Thank You for encouraging our efforts by taking the time to review us. It was our pleasure working for you and we look forward to seeing you again.

M. Burr from Scarborough
M. Burr from Scarborough
1 review Scarborough, ON
10/10

backwater valve

I was most impressed with phone conversation with Mike (he was willing to give rough quote and some detailed explanation over the phone) and agreed for him to visit us same day and give us a quote for this service. On this visit, Mike thoroughly explained to us what he and his crew would need to do. He was courteous, and the job was done the next day. He and crew were on time, polite, and careful to not damage surroundings of the work area. The 2 gentlemen actually doing the job even waited around for the inspector to ok it, then cemented in the area same day. Later that day, Mike came in to check what they had done. The job was done quickly, tidily, and at a very comparable price to other estimates we had gotten. I would definitely use this company again and would also recommend them to family or friends. Thank you Mike. It was your manner on the phone that made us feel comfortable about using a company who we just picked out of the phone book.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Company Response

Dear Margaret,

Thank You for the glittering review on the service provided. Customer service is at the top of our list and we are pleased to have been able to exceed expectations. We value your business!

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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, Bathroom Renovation, 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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