24-Hour Emergency Plumbing in Toronto
Updated August 18, 2026
City Rooter provides 24/7 emergency plumbing Monday to Saturday (Sunday 9 AM–5 PM) for burst pipes, flooding, blocked sewers, and leaking valves. Call (647) 534-6875 — we answer live. Emergency work often starts around $200 plus parts; many customers are seen the same day.
- Burst or spraying pipe
- Sewage backing into the basement
- Main shutoff valve leaking
Licensed & WSIB · Written estimates · 24/7 Mon–Sat · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
24-hour emergency plumbing in Toronto
A burst pipe, a sewage backup, or a leaking main valve cannot wait for weekday hours. Water damage grows by the hour. A finished basement can take on sewage in minutes once the main is blocked.
City Rooter answers live 24/7 Monday to Saturday, and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Call (647) 534-6875. Emergency dispatch often starts around $200 plus parts. For flooding, do not wait on the form. A person picks up.
We send our own licensed technicians. You are not handed to a random contractor who never saw the notes. That matters at 2 AM when you need the water off and the leak isolated, not a callback in the morning.
What to do before we arrive
Shut off the main water valve if it is safe to reach. It is usually in the basement where the water line enters, or in a utility closet. Turn the valve clockwise. If you cannot find it or it will not move, stop. A seized valve can break in your hand.
Move people and pets away from sewage. Do not use chemical drain openers on a backup. They make the job more hazardous and rarely clear a main line. Do not run more water. Lift valuables off the floor. If it is safe, open a window in a sewage backup so the air moves.
If a pipe has burst in a ceiling, catch what you can with a bucket and keep the area clear. We would rather patch a small hole to stop the spray than let the whole room soak while you wait.
What we do on an emergency call
The first job is to stop the damage. We isolate the leak or the backup, then explain the repair and the price. A burst section gets replaced. A main-line backup gets cleared through a cleanout when one exists, or through the toilet flange if that is the access. A leaking shutoff gets replaced — ½-inch from $325, ¾-inch from $375.
If the repair needs parts we do not have on the truck, we make the house safe first: water off, temporary cap, or a bypass. Then we come back with the right material. You will know that plan before we leave.
Emergency plumbing cost
Homeowners get burned by a $89 special that becomes $900 on site. We publish starting numbers. Emergency dispatch often starts around $200 plus parts. Typical plumber rates in Toronto run $120 to $190 per hour. After-hours work sits at the high end.
Drain emergencies use the same published drain rates when access is normal: main drain via cleanout $325, via toilet flange $450. Extra demolition, a hidden leak, or a long excavation is scoped in writing. Call (647) 534-6875 and describe what you see. We will tell you whether to shut the water and what the visit starts at.
Residential and commercial after-hours work
We handle houses, small multi-unit buildings, and commercial suites across Toronto and the GTA. A restaurant floor drain at close and a condo riser leak are different jobs. We will say if the building’s shared line is the property manager’s problem so you do not pay for a stack you do not own.
If you have a burst pipe, see burst pipe repair. If the water line itself has failed, see water line replacement. For a sewage backup that keeps returning, the emergency clear is step one. A camera the next day is how you stop the second flood.
What is not an emergency
A dripping faucet, a running toilet that is not overflowing, or a slow sink with no sewage in the basement can wait for regular hours. We will still take the call and tell you that. Paying after-hours rates for a cartridge swap is a waste if the house is dry.
If you are unsure, describe the water. Spraying, rising, or sewage is tonight. A stain that has been there a week is a leak-detection visit in the morning unless it is growing fast.
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★★★★★
Alex and his team replaced our main drain and broken pipes. He provided great service and workmanship, at reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
★★★★★
City Rooter installed a new waterline from the edge of the property into my basement. Alex worked with me to get the best solution possible, gave a very good price, and left everything neat and tidy.
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They saved us from a major plumbing disaster. Tree roots clogged the drain. The team snaked the line, excavated, replaced the damaged pipe, and installed a cleanout. Professional, efficient, and fair.
Frequently asked questions
Who is a 24-hour emergency plumber in Toronto?
City Rooter answers live 24/7 Monday to Saturday, and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Call (647) 534-6875. We send an in-house licensed crew, not a call centre that farms the job out. Emergency dispatch often starts around $200 plus parts.
What counts as a plumbing emergency?
A burst or spraying pipe, sewage in the basement, a leaking main shutoff, no water, or a toilet overflowing with nowhere to go. A dripping faucet can wait. Active flooding cannot. If you are unsure, call and describe what you see.
How do I choose an emergency plumber?
Look for a licensed, insured, WSIB-covered company that answers live, publishes starting rates, and uses an in-house crew. Ask for a written price before work starts. City Rooter lists emergency dispatch from about $200 and typical hourly rates of $120 to $190.
How much is an emergency plumber in Toronto?
Emergency dispatch often starts around $200 plus parts. After-hours work can sit at the high end of the $120 to $190 hourly range. We tell you the starting price on the phone and a written estimate on site before we open walls or pull fixtures.
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