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At Start Drain, we understand how costly even minor plumbing repairs can seem to some people. However, whenever you hire a cheap plumber, you risk working with an unlicensed, uninsured tradesperson, often the plumber does not have liability insurance WSIB insurance and some times not even plumbing/gas license. When this is the case, overall repair costs can spiral in the long-term.

Plumber hourly rates are determined on an individual basis. However, in Canada, the average gross salary of a fully licensed and insured plumber is $83,360. Naturally, rates in major cities like Toronto can be slightly higher. Average plumber hourly rates in Toronto, therefore, rest (approximately) at between $70 – $120 per hour depending on the job and property type residential/commercial/industrial.

Most plumbers and tradespeople charge slightly higher rates during the evenings and on weekends. If call-out charges you have been quoted seem higher than you initially anticipated, this might be the reason why. As well as this, it needs to be remembered that plumber hourly rates reflect time on-site only. Rates do not reflect added material or equipment costs.

At Start Drain, we can replace existing plumbing systems and install new systems in newly constructed properties. On average, our prices range from $8,000 to $10,000 when plumbing a 1,500 square foot property.
To help Toronto homeowners save, we can also offer to replace copper piping with PEX (plastic) piping. When this is the case, overall plumbing prices can be reduced to as little as $4,000 to $6,000.

A typical new toilet installation will usually take around 2-hours, and cost $350. Prices can be reduced to as little as $120 for basic installations. However, costs can also increase if extensive modifications need to be made to existing water inlets and wastewater pipes.

At Start Drain, we’re drain and wastewater pipe specialists. For this reason, you can count on us to tackle even the most stubborn clogs and blockages.
Most clogs are relatively easy for us to remove. However, the time it takes and the tools we will have to use can vary in accordance with where a clog is located. In kitchens and bathrooms, clogged sink, bath, and shower drains, usually cost between $145 and 220 to unclog.
Laundry drains can be trickier to unclog due to their position at ground level. As such, repairs can cost between $145 and $210. Typically, sewer and toilet blockages will also attract a higher repair rate of between $145 and $195.

At Start Drain, all of our plumbers are fully licensed and insured. This means that our plumbers pass real licensing exams. More importantly, in the unlikely event that we cause damage to a property, our liability insurance will cover the cost of any repairs.
Sadly, unlicensed plumbers often have no formal qualifications and are not insured. This being the case, always make sure to check the credentials of cheap plumbers. Alternatively, simply call Start Drain for quality assured repairs which you can rely on first time every time.