Plumbers Directory
A plumbing problem is rarely convenient — and the pressure of a flooding basement or a dead water heater is exactly when people hire the wrong company. We evaluate plumbers with our five-pillar methodology: confirming licensing and insurance, weighing review quality around pricing and cleanup, checking for genuine emergency availability, and looking for the upfront pricing and cross-platform consistency that separate a real local pro from a call-centre lead-seller.
Plumbers by city
Ranked shortlists for plumbers are rolling out city by city. In the meantime, here's exactly what we look for — and what to avoid — so you can vet one yourself with confidence.
Coming soon: Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Toronto, Calgary, Seattle.
What we look for in a plumber
- A valid trade licence and current liability insurance — confirmed, not just claimed
- Upfront or flat-rate pricing quoted before work begins, not hourly surprises
- Reviews that specifically praise clean work, honoured quotes, and tidy cleanup
- Genuine emergency response — a real plumber on call, not just an answering service
- Clear warranties on both parts and labour
When you need plumbers
Burst or leaking pipesWater heater repair or replacementBlocked drains and sewer backupsFaucet, toilet, and fixture installsRepiping and renovation plumbingSump pumps and flood prevention
Red flags when hiring
- ✕Refusing to give any estimate until they have 'seen it' in person
- ✕Cash-only pricing or a large deposit demanded before any work starts
- ✕No fixed local address or licence number anywhere on the website
- ✕Vague or evasive answers about licensing and insurance
- ✕High-pressure upsells to replace what could reasonably be repaired