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Plumber in Waterloo

Plumber in Waterloopriced before we start.

Need a plumber in Waterloo? From older homes near Uptown to newer subdivisions in Clair Hills, we replace water heaters, install softeners, test backflow devices and fix leaks, with the price in writing first.

  • Published prices on common jobs
  • Backflow tests filed with the City for you
  • Licensed, insured, and WSIB covered

New Dundee, Wilmot Township, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Milton, Halton Hills, Acton, Rockwood and Georgetown

Uptown Waterloo skyline at dusk, Waterloo, Ontario – plumber in Waterloo, Einwechter Plumbing & Heating
Uptown Waterloo at dusk. Photo: Andre Recnik, CC BY 2.0

Common jobs in Waterloo

 

What it costs,before you call.

A few of the jobs we do most often in Waterloo. All prices plus HST.

JobPrice
Water heaters
40 gallon electric tank, like-for-like$1,700
50 gallon power-vented gas tank, like-for-like$2,900
Water treatment
Water softener, 30,000 grain$1,500
Reverse osmosis, new under the kitchen sinkAbout $750
Backflow
Residential backflow test, report filed$225
Commercial backflow test, first device$275
Service
Service call, including the first 1.5 hours$225

All prices plus HST. Every job gets a written price before we start.

Plumbing in Waterloo

 

Local ruleswe work with every week.

Waterloo’s backflow program, its older housing and its hard water all show up in our work here.

Backflow

Annual tests, City-registered testers

The City of Waterloo requires backflow devices on industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-residential properties, and encourages homeowners to add them on irrigation systems, boilers and pools. Testable devices are tested every year by a City-registered tester, and the report is due within 45 days of the reminder letter.

Lead

Homes built before 1950

The City says homes built before 1950 were sometimes connected with lead pipes. It offers free in-home lead testing for homes built before 1989. If your service line needs replacing, we price it in writing.

Water

Hard regional water

Waterloo shares the Region’s water supply, mostly groundwater, and it is hard. A softener protects water heaters, tankless units and fixtures.

Basements

Sump pumps and high water

Some Waterloo basements sit close to the water table, so a failed sump pump can mean a flooded floor. A battery backup covers power outages.

Backflow prevention valve assembly ready for testing – plumber in Waterloo, Einwechter Plumbing & Heating

Got a backflow letter?

 

Tested, filed,off your list.

If the City of Waterloo sent you a backflow testing reminder, we test the device, complete the report and file it for you. The filing fee is included in our price.

Residential test $225 plus HST. See residential backflow testing or commercial backflow testing.

Where we work

 

Across Waterloo, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.

Uptown, MacGregor-Albert, Mary-Allen, Lakeshore, Beechwood, Laurelwood, Columbia Forest, Eastbridge, Clair Hills, and the rest of Waterloo.

Locally owned since 2018

 

Why homeownerschoose Einwechter

  • The price comes firstYou approve the price before the work begins. No surprises at invoice time.
  • Brands we stand behindWe guarantee our work for a year when we supply the equipment. We pick brands we trust, and that’s what lets us stand behind them.
  • Licensed and insuredA licensed plumbing contractor, fully insured: $5 million liability, plus WSIB (workplace insurance), so you’re never on the hook if someone gets hurt.
Einwechter Plumbing & Heating service vans – plumber in Waterloo, Einwechter Plumbing & Heating

Questions we get asked

Waterloo plumbing FAQ

How much is a plumber in Waterloo?

Our service call is $225 plus HST, which covers the trip and the first 1.5 hours of work. Common jobs like water heater replacement, softeners and backflow tests have published prices, and bigger jobs get a written price before we start.

Who needs backflow testing in Waterloo?

The City requires backflow devices on industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-residential properties, and testable devices must be tested every year by a City-registered tester. Homeowners with irrigation systems, boilers or pools are encouraged to have one too. We test, complete the report and file it with the City.

How do I know if my Waterloo home has lead pipes?

The City of Waterloo says homes built before 1950 were sometimes connected with lead pipes, and it offers free in-home lead testing for homes built before 1989. If the test shows a problem, we can replace the service line on your side with a permit and a written price.

Do I need a water softener in Waterloo?

Most Waterloo homes benefit from one. The water is hard, and it scales up water heaters, faucets, dishwashers and tankless units. Our 30,000 grain softener, sized for most households of two to four on city water, is $1,500 plus HST installed.

How much is a water heater replacement in Waterloo?

For a like-for-like tank replacement, a 40 gallon electric tank is $1,700 and a 50 gallon power-vented gas tank is $2,900, both plus HST with a new mixing valve.

Where are you based?

Our shop is at 1192 Queen St in New Dundee, about half an hour from Uptown Waterloo. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm.

Plumber in Waterloo

Need a plumber in Waterloo?

Book online or call, and get the price before the work starts.

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