With every new home renovation or home addition, it may be best to optimize your plumbing system by enhancing both the water flow and water pressure throughout the house. One way to do this is by increasing the size of your property’s water supply line. Here at City Rooter, our specialized water service upgrade include changing old lead or galvanized pipes to copper pipes that ultimately ensure a safe and efficient water supply.

Our Water Line Upgrade Services

In Toronto, water distribution typically comes from underground via the city side, and then enters your home, where from there it disperses to the fixtures accordingly. One of the main reasons why you might not be getting as much water pressure as you could be is because a smaller diameter water line can cause too much friction. Many properties have ½” diameter water lines, whereas generally, the more optimal size is ¾”. Our water service upgrade in Toronto focuses on increasing your main water line’s diameter size for better circulation.

In addition to increasing your water pressure, another advantage of a water line upgrade is to replace lead pipes. An outdated water line using this harmful metal can potentially cause serious health concerns if the lead deteriorates and seeps into your potable water.

Benefits of Water Service Upgrade

You may want or need to upgrade your water service plumbing for several reasons such as low water pressure in the pipes, construction of a new building or home addition, replacing pipes that are no longer reliable, lead pipe replacement, or damaged pipes. Some benefits that home and business owners love after water service upgrade have included:

Improved Water Pressure – Especially if you are renovating your home, adding another bathroom, or otherwise increasing water demand, you may need to upgrade your water service pipe to prevent low water pressure on your property.
Convenience – You can use multiple water fixtures simultaneously without compromising water flow.
Better Water Quality – Older homes with galvanized or lead pipes pose a dangerous threat for your health and need to be upgraded to copper or an alternative modern material. You can trust City Rooter to bring healthy water back to your home.

Water Service Upgrade Process

Our plumbing specialists have created a streamlined process to make upgrading your water line as easy and efficient as possible. We begin with an initial assessment to determine the size of your upgrade. Next, because we are working with the city’s underground main water service line, we will need to obtain permits.

City Rooter has new trenchless solutions for minimal landscape disruption. This innovative method requires making only a small hole on your property line and enables us to install a full water supply line with connections to your water meter or the hot water tank. Upgrading via our trenchless technology offers several environmental benefits and is the most efficient method to upgrade your water line.

Why Choose City Rooter For Your Water Line Plumbing

Our City Rooter professionals have 15+ years of experience understanding and working on water line plumbing in Toronto and the GTA. We know exactly how to evaluate your plumbing system, comply with your specific city’s regulations, and can assure you high-quality workmanship and customer service. Whether your water line is broken, or you are looking to bring in a more modern system, our water service upgrades bring and maintain an efficient water system to your home or business. Contact us for a free consultation or to schedule a water line service for upgrading today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Costs range from $2,000 to over $10,000 for residential water line upgrades. Each project varies in terms of size, complexity, and required labour and materials. These factors are among the many that influence the final cost of your water line upgrade. Contact City Rooter for an accurate quote on our water upgrade plumbing services.

An estimated 30,000 homes in Toronto have lead pipes. Many of these houses were built in the mid 1950s before lead piping was banned in Canada. Homes built in or before 1975 should be checked for lead pipes as lead contaminated water can cause irreversible and potentially life threating illnesses.

Yes and no. While pipes with a larger diameter can increase water pressure, it’s important to consider the flow regulation of your plumbing system. The size of your water line must coincide with the flow rate of your water. Consult City Rooter for more information on finding the right size water line for your home.

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Our reputation speaks for itself. With countless satisfied customers, our commitment to quality and service excellence shines through in their words.

Check out the latest reviews from our happy clients and see why we’re the top choice for plumbing services. Your trust is our priority, and every review helps us to continuously improve and serve you better.

Chris Stoyanovich

18:41 18 Mar 25

Excellent service quick response to request for a sump pump + supplementary pump on battery replacement fairly priced and then installed. All very efficient clean service overall. Alexei & his brother Max very polite and trustworthy as well.

Rod Sacamano

16:24 25 Feb 25

I contacted Alexei from City Rooter for a toilet and sink replacement and he came to take a look at my situation….he came a couple of days later, because it was not an emergency, and he did and amazing job! Everything went smoothly and their price was very fair. I will contact City Rooter next time i have a plumbing issue 100% Keep up the good work! 👍

Gary Plummer

00:29 31 Jan 25

Alexei did an amazing job. Very professional. Accountable. Great follow up and follow through. We didn’t chose the right plumber originally an Alexei and he team came in, fixed it, did the job correctly and brought it up to code. He helped get the permit , passed inspection, and applications for rebates. We highly recommend him.

Ana Olaru

21:24 25 Dec 24

Excellent work, great professionals! Always on time and responsible for the work they do! They have reasonable prices and they are professionals! I highly recommended

Siren Sativa

16:55 18 Dec 24

Alexie and the team were great! Friendly and responsive, honest, efficient, and clean. they asked all the right questions and were detailed oriented. The price was fair. I will definitely use them again. I am a happy customer!

Kimberley Cornish

13:16 13 Dec 24

Alex was quick and did a great job. I Would definitely use him again.

Nadeem Mansour

01:56 04 Dec 24

I highly recommend Alexie and his partner for all your plumbing needs. We recently moved to a new home and had an issue in our main bathroom, I called Alexie and he was able to come to my place for inspection within few hours only. Luckily the fix was easy and the price was fair and reasonable. City Rooters are definitely my go to for future plumbing needs.

Rick McCallum

20:48 29 Oct 24

Got back promptly; showed up on time; good work; neat and tidy

Cal Noehring

16:26 16 Sep 24

Hands down the best contractor I’ve ever hired to work at our home. Super nice owner and crew, incredible workmanship, clean, and fair price. There’s no reason to look elsewhere, City Rooter is #1 in my books. Thank you so much for the couple weeks of sewer and waterproofing work you did @ our home. It’s such a great feeling knowing you picked the right contractor for the job.

Jayne Carreiro

18:02 26 Aug 24

We would highly recommend City Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services. We were flooded like so many in our area. After the recommendations of several of our neighbours, we had them installed a back water valve on our main drain. They were knowledgeable and professional. We feel confident the job was done well and will make a difference in the future.

Nazneen Khan

17:50 09 Aug 24

Alexei and his team was honest and worked very clean and professional. He installed a backwater valve. I would highly recommend.Nazneen

Vita Boim

20:35 29 Jul 24

I highly recommend City Rooter Plumbing and Drain! They arrived on time, quickly diagnosed the problem, and fixed it efficiently. Professional, courteous, and reasonably priced. Excellent service all around!

Robert

02:49 14 Jun 24

Had a bad leak in the tub and 5 guys prior to look at it, finally was daignosed and the problem was from the shower head behind. Fixed it with teflon tape and screwed it back, leak was gone.

Ronald Blanchard

15:59 16 May 24

Timely and trustworthy company. I would definitely recommend hiring Alexei and his team for your next plumbing project whether big or small. They completed main house water and sewer upgrades, Guest house water and sewer lines and all rough in work. All work was done within timelines agreed and site was left clean. I would give them more than 5 stars if that was an option.

SP J

19:08 23 Apr 24

I hired City Rooter Plumbing to upgrade the private side of my main water line from lead to copper in downtown Toronto. It's a tight site, but that was not a challenge or obstacle for them. They did not make a fuss about working downtown and potential parking issues (which is something I hear often from other trades). Alexei and his brother were informative and generous with their time and knowledge while meeting with me to provide the initial estimate (they offered me guidance on the underground drains, which was outside the scope). They seem to care about their work and take pride in it. A crew of three showed up and completed the job on time. Alexei was very communicative. The entire crew did not mind if I watched (it was neat to watch the torpedo in action for the trenchless water line replacement).

Dragan Djordjevic

23:41 12 Apr 24

Alexei and team are very professional and fast. Helped us with plumbing services on two projects. Highly recommended.

David C

15:25 17 Feb 24

I would recommend Alexei and his brother. Reasonable price, professional, efficient and friendly.

Rafal Chalasinski

00:21 11 Jan 24

Great plumbing company. Alexei and his partner are both great to work with.I have used them twice, once for a back up in my laundry room (unfortunately they could not help as it was a city related issue) but they came and did everything they could to help and were very fair and honest in price.The second time was for two bad valves on my water heater. They arrived same day, quickly fixed the issue and once again were very professional and fair.I would definitely recommend Alexei for any plumbing related work.It's great to see that there are still honest and knowledgeable contractors out there!

petia barzachka

19:47 17 Nov 23

I am so pleased with the services provided by Alexei and his team.We had a problem with the main drain line in our house, they responded quickly, investigated the issue, provided an honest opinion on possible resolutions and resolve it with most satisfactory results.Good Job!

Tim Tom

01:18 27 Oct 23

Had an upstairs toilet leaking downstairs into the kitchen and a leaking bathroom faucet.Alexei came on time and replaced the toilet valve, faucet and fill valve. Happy with the results. Would use again.

Kay Bee

20:44 25 Sep 23

Excellent workmanship. Responsive. Excellent communication. Highly recommend. Will use Alex and team for any plumbing needs.

Jamie Arron

01:13 15 Sep 23

A great experience based on a large residential renovation/ bathroom remodel. The team was reliable, hard working and all around good guys who seemed very trustworthy.They even returned to the house afterwards to help address an issue that arose after the fact (not due to their error).

About Us

City Rooter has an in-house team of licensed and insured plumbing technicians.

What does this mean for our clients? We have direct quality control of the plumbing and drain solutions we provide. As a member of WSIB, you can trust our team is professionally trained and can handle all types of drain or plumbing issues.

Not only do our contractors stay updated with the latest training and most efficient methodologies, but we also have access to state-of-the-art technology including utilizing our sewer video equipment for problem detection and finding innovative drain solutions to minimize damage to your property.

With over 15 years of experience, our professional plumbers and drain experts have come to learn a lot over the years. Every plumbing project has provided us with more insight and information into how to solve all types of drainage issues efficiently and effectively. We have familiarity working with different drainage systems and have tested new technologies and methods to find tailor-fitted solutions for you.

We work diligently to fulfill timelines and stay on schedule while ensuring the quality of our work remains consistently great no matter the size or scope of the project. Our plumbing services are affordable, and we make a conscious effort to ensure the calibre of our work is not compromised in the process.

City Rooter is a locally owned licensed plumbing and drain company. Our local plumbers have invaluable experience working in Toronto and the GTA, understanding the different drain plumbing systems that were built in your neighbourhood. Our team will suggest solutions that will work with your existing plumbing structure, testing and ensuring we avoid foreseeable issues.

In addition to the skillfulness of our craft and the latest techniques we employ, we put forth exceptional customer service, ensuring your 100% satisfaction and approval are met. Professionalism and respect are some of our core values that shine through both in how we communicate and interact with customers and whilst working in your home or place of work.

Service Areas

Our commitment to providing exceptional plumbing services extends across the Greater Toronto Area. Whether it’s a minor repair or a major installation, we’re just a call away.