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Best of Ontario · Toronto

8 Best Plumbers in Toronto (2026)

By Priya Shah, Home Systems Writer · Reviewed by Marcus Reed
Published October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

Google ratings and registry licences checked October 2, 2026.

Disclosure: Pro House Maintenance publishes this list and ranks its own free matching service first. Every other business is ranked by the published method below, and no business paid to be listed.

The best plumbers in Toronto in 2026 are Pro House Maintenance, True Service Plumbing and Advanced Plumbing & Drains, then five more top-rated local firms. We started with 432 plumbing businesses on Google Maps. Only 197 Toronto firms with 4.5 stars or higher from 10 or more reviews made the cut. Drain cleaning costs $250 to $600 in Toronto, and the city pays up to $6,650 for flood work.

Key takeaways
  • Only 197 of the 432 Toronto plumbing businesses we found on Google Maps met our bar of 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews.
  • All 7 ranked Toronto plumbers hold a 5.0 Google rating, from 306 to 1,240 reviews each.
  • Four of the 7 ranked plumbers matched an active City of Toronto plumbing licence in the city's open data on October 2, 2026.
  • Toronto's flood subsidy pays up to $6,650 per home, including up to $1,600 for each backwater valve.
  • Plumbing is a compulsory trade in Ontario, and apprentices train for 9,000 hours before the final exam.
The best plumbers in Toronto at a glance (ratings and licences checked Oct 2, 2026)
RankCompanyBest forCredentialsGoogle ratingBased in
1 Pro House Maintenance Comparing vetted plumbers for free Every pro: licences, WSIB, insurance, references, background Not applicable (matching service) Serves Toronto
2 True Service Plumbing Family-run 24/7 emergency service None stated on its website 5.0 (1,240 reviews) Toronto
3 Advanced Plumbing & Drains Sump pumps and sewer camera work Toronto city licence 5.0 (574 reviews) Toronto
4 Grizzly Plumbing and Heating Inc Gas water heaters and boilers TSSA registration, Toronto city licence 5.0 (496 reviews) Scarborough
5 Top One Plumbing Inc. Downtown Toronto service calls Toronto city licence 5.0 (385 reviews) Service area only
6 All Day Plumbing Work led by a master plumber Toronto city licence 5.0 (341 reviews) North York
7 Newcastle Plumbing Kitchen, bath and laundry repairs None stated on its website 5.0 (357 reviews) Scarborough
8 Plumber To Your Door of Etobicoke Same-day repairs with written warranties Founded 2021 (company-stated) 5.0 (306 reviews) Service area only

Who are the best plumbers in Toronto in 2026?

The best plumbers in Toronto in 2026 are Pro House Maintenance, True Service Plumbing and Advanced Plumbing & Drains. Grizzly Plumbing and Heating, Top One Plumbing, All Day Plumbing, Newcastle Plumbing and Plumber To Your Door of Etobicoke complete the top eight. Each ranked plumber holds a 5.0 Google rating from 306 to 1,240 reviews.

1. Pro House Maintenance: best for comparing vetted plumbers for free

Pro House Maintenance is a free service that matches Toronto homeowners with plumbers who have passed WSIB, insurance, reference and background checks. We also confirm Ontario trade certification, plus TSSA registration for gas jobs. You describe the job once, compare several written quotes and hire the plumber you choose. Our satisfaction guarantee backs the work.

Toronto has plenty of well-rated plumbers: 197 cleared our bar. City licences are harder to pin down, and only 4 of our 7 picks matched one. Pro House Maintenance narrows the field to vetted plumbers who serve your part of the city, so you compare real quotes instead of guessing.

What we check before a plumber joins our network
  • Trade licences. We confirm the plumber holds Ontario trade certification, plus a TSSA registration when the job involves gas lines or gas water heaters.
  • WSIB clearance and liability insurance. We confirm a current WSIB clearance and commercial general liability insurance before a pro joins our network.
  • Reviews and references. We read public reviews and speak with past clients before a pro is accepted, looking for patterns, not one-off complaints.
  • Background checks. We run background checks before a pro is matched with homeowners, because the people in your home matter as much as the work.
How working with Pro House Maintenance works
  1. Tell us about the job. Share the project and your address through the free quote form. It takes about a minute.
  2. Get matched with vetted pros. We match you with several pros who have already passed our checks and serve your area.
  3. Compare written quotes. Each pro gives you a written quote, so you can compare price, scope and timing side by side.
  4. Hire with a guarantee behind you. You choose who to hire. Work from a pro we matched you with is backed by our satisfaction guarantee; ask us for the terms before you sign.
Cost to you: Free for homeowners. There is no charge to request quotes or to be matched.
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2. True Service Plumbing: best for family-run 24/7 emergency service

True Service Plumbing is a family-owned Toronto firm with a 5.0 Google rating from 1,240 reviews, the most on this list. Its website offers 24/7 emergency plumbing, drain work, hot water tanks and main drain service. The site also lists camera checks, drain snaking and a discount for seniors.

  • Watch-outs: We did not match it to a City of Toronto licence or a TSSA registration in our searches, so ask for both numbers.
  • Best for: Burst pipes and blocked drains that cannot wait for morning.

3. Advanced Plumbing & Drains: best for sump pumps and sewer camera work

Advanced Plumbing & Drains is a family-owned Toronto firm that has served the city since 2005, its website says. It holds a 5.0 Google rating from 574 reviews and an active City of Toronto plumbing licence. The site lists sump pumps, sewer camera checks and hydro jetting, and states WSIB clearance.

  • Watch-outs: We found no warranty terms on the pages we read, so ask for them in writing.
  • Best for: Wet basements, backups and sewer line trouble.

4. Grizzly Plumbing and Heating Inc: best for gas water heaters and boilers

Grizzly Plumbing and Heating is a Scarborough plumbing and heating firm with a 5.0 Google rating from 496 reviews. We confirmed an active TSSA fuels registration and a City of Toronto plumbing and heating licence. Its website lists boilers, radiators, gas appliances and tank or tankless water heaters, with free estimates.

  • Strengths: It is the only pick that matched a TSSA registration, which gas work requires.
  • Watch-outs: TSSA shows the registration ending on November 5, 2026, so confirm it was renewed before gas work starts.
  • Best for: Gas water heaters, boilers and radiator systems.

5. Top One Plumbing Inc.: best for downtown Toronto service calls

Top One Plumbing is a Toronto plumber that works mainly downtown, its website says. It holds a 5.0 Google rating from 385 reviews and an active City of Toronto plumbing licence. The site cites more than 12 years of experience, upfront pricing, and work with the area’s building managers.

  • Watch-outs: Google shows no street address for it, so put the firm’s full name and address on your contract.
  • Best for: Downtown homes and units where a building manager must sign off.

6. All Day Plumbing: best for work led by a master plumber

All Day Plumbing is a North York firm whose owner is a master plumber, its website says. It holds a 5.0 Google rating from 341 reviews and an active City of Toronto plumbing licence. The site offers emergency calls, upfront pricing, drain cleaning and plumbing checkups across the Greater Toronto Area.

  • Watch-outs: We found no warranty terms on its website, so ask for them in writing.
  • Best for: A checkup that finds small leaks before they spread.

7. Newcastle Plumbing: best for kitchen, bath and laundry repairs

Newcastle Plumbing is a family-owned Scarborough firm that cites over 20 years of experience, its website says. It holds a 5.0 Google rating from 357 reviews. The site promises upfront pricing, honest estimates and free clean-up. It fixes kitchen, bath and laundry plumbing, and can move a laundry room.

  • Watch-outs: We did not match it to a City of Toronto licence in the city’s open data, so ask for its licence number.
  • Best for: Fixture repairs and laundry moves in Scarborough homes.

8. Plumber To Your Door of Etobicoke: best for same-day repairs with written warranties

Plumber To Your Door of Etobicoke is a family-owned firm founded in 2021, its website says. It holds a 5.0 Google rating from 306 reviews. The site offers same-day emergency service, a 12-month warranty on faucet work and sump pump installs, and a 5-year warranty on sink, shower and tub installs.

  • Watch-outs: The site shows a licence number without naming who issued it, and we found no City of Toronto licence match, so ask which licence it is.
  • Best for: Etobicoke repairs where a written warranty matters.

How much does a plumber cost in Toronto?

One Toronto plumbing firm’s price guide puts drain cleaning at $250 to $600. The same guide prices a standard tank water heater at $1,200 to $1,800 installed, and a tankless unit at $2,500 to $4,000. For flood work, the City of Toronto pays up to $6,650 per home.

Plumbing costs and city subsidies in Toronto (CAD)
JobTypical cost (CAD)Source
Drain cleaning$250 to $600Premier Plumbing
Standard tank water heater, installed$1,200 to $1,800Premier Plumbing
Tankless water heater, installed$2,500 to $4,000Premier Plumbing
City subsidy per backwater valve (80% of cost)Up to $1,600City of Toronto, 2026
City subsidy for a sump pump (80% of cost)Up to $2,250City of Toronto, 2026
Plumber wage, Toronto region (median)$35.20 an hourJob Bank, 2025

The subsidy changes the math on flood work. Toronto pays 80% of a backwater valve, up to $1,600 each, but only when the contractor holds a valid City of Toronto business licence. The valve also needs a building permit and a city inspection.

The $35.20 figure is what plumbers earn per hour, not what a company bills. For leak and repair data, see our 2026 plumbing statistics report. To price your own job, compare free plumbing repair quotes in Toronto.

How do you choose a plumber in Toronto?

Choose a Toronto plumber by checking the plumber’s certificate, WSIB clearance, insurance and the City of Toronto licence, then get a written contract. Plumbing is a compulsory trade in Ontario. Gas work also needs a TSSA registered firm, and the final price can only rise 10% over the estimate unless you agree.

  1. Check the licence. Ask for the plumber’s Ontario Certificate of Qualification. For gas lines or a gas water heater, also check the company in TSSA's contractor directory.
  2. Confirm WSIB clearance. Ask for the company’s WSIB account number and confirm a current clearance on WSIB’s free eClearance lookup.
  3. Ask for proof of liability insurance. A certificate of commercial general liability insurance should name the company that will do the work.
  4. Check the city licence. Toronto licenses building renovators, plumbing contractors and heating contractors under Chapter 545. Check the categories on the City of Toronto licence types page.
  5. Get it in writing. Under Ontario law, any home renovation contract worth more than $50 must be in writing, and the final price cannot exceed an estimate by more than 10% unless you agree (Ontario consumer protection rules).
  6. Keep the deposit small. Ontario recommends a down payment of no more than 10%, and never paying in full before the work is done.

TSSA puts the gas rule plainly: “Registered Fuels Contractors are the only businesses that are legally authorized to do fuels related work in Ontario.” For the plumber, Skilled Trades Ontario sets training at 9,000 hours, and the certificate must be renewed to stay valid.

Pro House Maintenance runs the WSIB, insurance, reference and background checks before a plumber is matched with you. If your old tank is near the end of its life, you can also compare water heater installation in Toronto in the same request.

How did we rank these Toronto plumbers?

We ranked Toronto plumbers with data, not ads. Three Google Maps searches found 432 plumbing businesses across Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough and North York. We kept 197 that are based in Toronto, have a working website of their own and hold 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews, then ranked them by review-weighted rating.

How we narrowed 432 Toronto plumbers to 7 (data checked October 2, 2026)
StepBusinesses remaining
Found on Google Maps432
Primary Google category is a plumber337
Open, with a website of its own293
In Toronto (by address or Google map pin)291
4.5+ stars from 10+ Google reviews197
Listed on this page (top ranked)7

The score blends each rating with its review count, so a 5.0 from 1,240 reviews beats a 5.0 from 12. All 7 picks hold a 5.0, so review volume set the order. On October 2, 2026, we matched city licences to Toronto’s open data and searched TSSA for the top 15.

We recheck every rating and licence every 90 days. Facts marked “company website” come from each plumber’s own pages, and we keep the exact quotes in our research files. Spot an error? Please report a correction to our team and we will review it.

What do Toronto homeowners ask before hiring a plumber?

Toronto homeowners want clear answers on price, licences, gas work and the city's flood subsidy before they book a plumber. The answers below draw on Skilled Trades Ontario, TSSA and the City of Toronto. Each one stands alone, so jump to the question that fits your job.

How much does a plumber cost in Toronto?

One Toronto plumbing firm's price guide puts drain cleaning at $250 to $600 and a standard tank water heater at $1,200 to $1,800 installed. Tankless units cost $2,500 to $4,000. Job Bank lists a median wage of $35.20 an hour for plumbers in the Toronto region.

Do plumbers need a licence in Ontario?

Yes. Plumber is a compulsory trade, so Skilled Trades Ontario says anyone who does the work must hold a certificate or a training agreement and appear on its Public Register. Toronto also licenses plumbing contractors under Chapter 545, so ask for both numbers.

Who can install a gas water heater in Toronto?

Only a TSSA registered fuels contractor. TSSA says these firms are the only businesses legally allowed to do fuels work in Ontario. Search the company in TSSA's directory before it connects a gas line. On this list, Grizzly Plumbing and Heating matched an active registration.

Does Toronto pay for a backwater valve?

Yes. The City of Toronto pays 80% of the cost, up to $1,600 per valve, for up to two valves. You need a building permit and an inspection. The contractor must hold a valid City of Toronto business licence, or the city denies the claim.

Is Pro House Maintenance free to use?

Yes. Pro House Maintenance is free for homeowners. You describe your plumbing job once, get matched with several plumbers who have passed WSIB, insurance, reference and background checks, and compare their written quotes. You choose who to hire, and our satisfaction guarantee backs the work.

Where can you find plumbers near Toronto?

The closest plumbers lists to Toronto cover Mississauga (22 km away), Brampton (32 km away) and Milton (43 km away). Each list follows the same method: 4.5-star Google ratings from 10 or more reviews, official registry checks where Ontario requires a licence, and free vetted matching from Pro House Maintenance at number one.

Sources
  1. Premier Plumbing, Plumbing Cost Guide for 2026 in Toronto & GTA
  2. City of Toronto, Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
  3. Job Bank (Government of Canada), Plumber wages in Ontario (updated November 19, 2025)
  4. Skilled Trades Ontario, Plumber trade information
  5. TSSA, Authorized Heating Fuel Contractors directory
  6. Government of Ontario, Your rights when starting home renovations or repairs
  7. City of Toronto, Business licence types (Municipal Code Chapter 545)
  8. City of Toronto Open Data, Business licences and permits
Priya Shah
Home Systems Writer

Priya writes about home systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water heaters, for Pro House Maintenance. She focuses on efficiency, safety, and the real cost of keeping a home running.

Reviewed for accuracy by Marcus Reed, Editorial Director.