Emergency plumbing is the work that cannot wait until Monday morning: a burst supply line spraying into a finished basement, a sewer backup pushing water across a Scarborough rec room, a water heater that has split its tank, or a frozen pipe that has cracked behind an exterior wall. Our emergency plumbing services start the moment you call — Andrew or a member of the team answers, walks you through shutting off the right valve, and dispatches a licensed plumber with a fully stocked truck. Because we run a genuine 24 hour plumbing service, there is no answering machine and no waiting for a callback at 3 a.m.
On arrival the priority is stopping the water, then protecting the building, then making a permanent repair. That usually means isolating the failed section, drying and inspecting the surrounding structure, and replacing pipe, valves or fittings to current standard rather than patching them. Where the cause is underground or hidden, we camera-inspect before we cut, so the opening in your wall or floor is as small as possible.
Most calls start with one of these symptoms. If any of them sound familiar, it is worth booking a look before the repair grows:
Toronto's older housing stock is the reason emergency plumbing services in Toronto stay busy. Pre-war homes in East York, Leslieville and the Annex still carry galvanised supply lines and clay drain laterals that fail without warning, while freeze-thaw swings between December and March crack pipes running through uninsulated crawl spaces, garages and porch walls. Add the city's aging combined sewers, which surcharge during heavy summer storms, and a single evening can produce a basement flood in a house that has never had a plumbing problem. Knowing the local building stock means we arrive expecting the failure mode rather than diagnosing from scratch.
Useful reference: City of Toronto water problem reporting line and City of Toronto building and plumbing permits.
We inspect the system properly — camera, pressure test or moisture readings as the job requires — so the price reflects the real problem rather than a guess.
You approve the number before any work begins. No hourly creep, no surprise invoice.
Work is carried out by master-licensed plumbers to Ontario Building Code standard, using modern equipment and quality parts.
We test the repair, leave the space clean, and back the work with a written workmanship warranty.
Expect a phone triage, an arrival window you can rely on, drop sheets and boot covers before anyone walks through your home, and a written upfront price before the repair starts. Andrew Bugiel's team is master-licensed, fully insured and WSIB covered, with 15+ years of GTA emergency work behind it, and every repair carries our written workmanship warranty. Before we leave we test the repair under pressure, clean the work area, and show you where your main shut-off is so the next surprise is less costly.
Plumbing problems rarely arrive alone. If this turns out to be part of a bigger picture, our team also handles professional drain cleaning and clog removal, sewer leak repairs and water leak repair across the same service area.
Yes. Our emergency plumbing line is answered by a plumber, not a call centre, every hour of the year. Call 647-977-8719 and you will speak to someone who can help you shut the water off immediately.
Across Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and Mississauga we typically arrive within the hour for true emergencies, and we tell you a realistic window when you call rather than an optimistic one.
Emergency response carries a call-out rate, but the repair price itself is quoted upfront before any work begins. You approve the number first — there are no surprise invoices.
Whether you're dealing with an urgent emergency or planning a major upgrade, Plumbing and Drain Today combines premium craftsmanship with straightforward, upfront pricing. We service homes and businesses across Toronto, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York, East York, Richmond Hill, and York.
Call Andrew and the team at 647-977-8719 to book your service or request a free estimate today.
