Early access in Canada. We are still building our directory for Canada. The profiles here show real public evidence from named sources, but coverage is limited and our checks are not yet as complete as on our UK site. Treat this as a preview, not a full picture.

Plumbers in Canada

2,615 plumbers across Canada, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring plumbers in Canada

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Agree the call-out fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top, in writing, before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
  • Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced. Get a second opinion and an itemized quote (parts and labour separately) before agreeing to major work.
  • Gas work is licensed separately from general plumbing in every province. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance or gas line holds the gas certification your province requires, and ask for proof of that certification before they start.
  • Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
  • A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.

How to judge a plumber

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Plumbing is a provincially regulated trade: ask for the plumber's Certificate of Qualification (a Red Seal endorsement means their ticket is recognised across Canada). In Ontario you can verify a Certificate of Qualification with Skilled Trades Ontario.
  • Most plumbing work needs a municipal permit and a final inspection: confirm the contractor pulls the permit in their name and arranges the inspection rather than leaving it to you.
  • Check the business carries liability insurance and a current workers' compensation clearance (WSIB in Ontario, WorkSafeBC in BC, or your province's WCB) so you aren't liable if someone is injured on your property.
  • A municipal business licence is not the same as a trade qualification: confirm both the company's licence and the tradesperson's certification.

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • Can't produce a Certificate of Qualification or trade licence, or wants you to take out the permit yourself.
  • No proof of workers' compensation (WSIB/WorkSafeBC/WCB) coverage or liability insurance.
  • Cash-only pricing, a large deposit up front, or no written quote.
  • Pressure to skip the permit and inspection to 'save money': uninspected plumbing can void insurance and fail at resale.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • What is your Certificate of Qualification or trade licence number, and is it Red Seal?
  • Will you pull the permit and arrange the municipal inspection?
  • Do you carry liability insurance and a current WCB/WSIB clearance?
  • What warranty do you offer on parts and labour?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy plumber?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A plumber backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend plumbers for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Plumbers are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a plumber?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the plumber, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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