Etobicoke Plumbing and Drain Services
Updated August 18, 2026
City Rooter is a locally owned licensed plumbing and drain company serving Etobicoke. We handle drain cleaning, drain repair and replacement, water line work, and 24/7 emergency plumbing. Call (647) 534-6875 or request a free estimate.
- Licensed local crew for Etobicoke homes and businesses
- Written estimate before work starts
- Drain cleaning from $225 · emergencies from $200
Licensed & WSIB · Written estimates · 24/7 Mon–Sat · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Plumbers for Etobicoke’s older housing stock
Etobicoke’s plumbing problems are often older than the people living in the house. Post-war bungalows, Kingsway two-storeys, and lakeshore semis still run clay laterals and, on many streets, a lead or galvanized water service.
City Rooter is a licensed Mississauga-based crew that works Etobicoke every week. We camera drains before we dig. We check the service material before we talk water line money. You get a written price, not a vague range that doubles in the driveway.
The west end is close enough that a same-day window is realistic for most drain and leak calls. We serve houses and small commercial units from Long Branch up to Rexdale. If you already had a cable last month and the floor drain is gurgling again, say that when you book so we load the camera first.
Lead, galvanized, and clay — what we see
Galvanized pipe rusts from the inside. Pressure drops first at the top floor. Water can run tea-coloured after the line sits overnight. Lead services are a health and resale issue even when the tap still flows. Toronto has programs and rules around lead; we handle the private-side replacement and tell you what the city side usually involves.
Clay sewer laterals under mature maples on The Kingsway, Princess Anne, and Alderwood split at the joints. Roots follow. A cheap snake buys a few weeks. The camera shows whether a spot repair will hold or the run is done.
Finished basements in Mimico and Humber Bay make a backup expensive. If the floor drain gurgles when the washer empties, treat that as a main-line warning, not a smell you live with.
- Low pressure or rusty water after the line sits
- A house built before the mid-1970s with the original service
- Recurring basement floor-drain backups
- Soft ground or lush grass over the sewer path
- Multiple fixtures slow at once
- A home inspector flagging lead or galvanized at sale
Drain and sewer service in Etobicoke
We clean what can be cleaned and repair what the video shows is broken. Published prices: $225 tub or shower, $250 hand sink, $350 kitchen, $325 main via cleanout, $450 via toilet flange. Hourly plumbing is $120 to $190.
If the cable hits a hard stop or the clog is back in a week, we inspect. Cracked clay, offset joints, and collapsed cast iron are repair or replacement jobs. We excavate only the section that needs it when the rest of the run is sound.
Water line replacement and emergencies
Replacing a lead or galvanized service is a scoped project. A ¾-inch line up to 30 feet often lands between $2,500 and $3,800. Longer runs, 1-inch pipe, driveways, and winter restoration push the total toward the upper end of $2,000 to $10,000+. We mark the path, pull the permit when required, and restore what we open.
Emergency work starts at $200. Shut the interior valve if it turns. Many Etobicoke valves are original and seized — say that on the call so we bring the right tools. We cover burst pipes, frozen sections, and sewage in living space.
How the visit goes
Call (647) 534-6875. Tell us the neighbourhood, the age of the house if you know it, and whether you have a cleanout. We book a window and show up with the camera and the cable, not one or the other.
You see the finding. You approve the price. We do the work and leave the site clean. If the honest job is a water line and not another drain snake, we will say so. A lot of Etobicoke resale deals stall on lead. Confirming the material before the listing goes live is cheaper than a last-week surprise.
Etobicoke neighbourhoods
We work the lake up to the 401 and west to the creek. Older stock along the Kingsway and the southern streets is most of the lead and clay work. Newer pockets still call for clogs, toilets, and emergency leaks.
- The Kingsway, Princess Gardens, and Islington
- Mimico, New Toronto, and Long Branch
- Alderwood, Eatonville, and Markland Wood
- Richview, Humber Heights, and Kingsview Village
- Rexdale, Thistletown, and Smithfield
- Humber Bay and the Queensway corridor
When to book an Etobicoke plumber
Book now if water is rusty, pressure is gone upstairs, or sewage is in the basement. Book this month if a buyer’s inspector mentioned lead or the same drain has been snaked twice.
A licensed crew with published drain prices and a written water-line estimate is a better spend than hoping the next clog is the last one. Call (647) 534-6875.
Services in Etobicoke
- Drain Repair
- Drain Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Sewer & Drain Installation
- Drain & Sewer Camera Inspection
- Sump Pump Installation
- Backwater Valve Installation
- Water Line Replacement
- Water Service Upgrade
- Emergency Plumbing
- Toilet Installation
- Hydro Jetting
- Leak Detection
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Sink & Faucet Installation
- Lead Pipe Replacement
Reviews
Only 5-star reviews from GTA homeowners
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
Hear from homeowners we served near Etobicoke
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber charge in Etobicoke?
Typical hourly rates are $120 to $190. Drain snakes start at $225 for a tub or shower and $325 for a main line through a cleanout. Emergency dispatch starts at $200. Lead or galvanized water line replacement is quoted after we measure length and access — most residential upgrades fall between $2,000 and $10,000+.
Do older Etobicoke homes still have lead or galvanized water lines?
Many pre-1970s houses in The Kingsway, Islington, Mimico, and New Toronto still have a lead or galvanized service, or a mix of both. Discolored water, low pressure, and pinholes are the usual signs. We confirm the material at the meter or curb stop before we recommend a replacement.
Are you available for emergency plumbing in Etobicoke?
Yes. Monday to Saturday we are on call around the clock. Sunday is 9 AM to 5 PM. Burst pipes, sewage backups, and no-water calls go first. Call (647) 534-6875.
How much is drain cleaning in Etobicoke?
Tub or shower $225, hand sink $250, kitchen sink $350, main through a cleanout $325, main via the toilet flange $450. If the clog returns, we camera the line instead of charging you for another cable that will not hold.
Need a plumber in Etobicoke?
Licensed, insured, WSIB-covered technicians. We answer live and typically reply to quotes in 5–10 minutes.