Ottawa Plumber Blog: Dr.Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services

A Sewer Backup or Clog: The Warning Signs

by Dr. Pipe | April 8, 2016 | Comments

Give us a call today: 613-791-5777 for a free upfront estimate! Ask any homeowner and you are pretty much guaranteed to discover that the very last thing a homeowner ever wants to deal with is a sewer line and a drain backup. Ironically enough, no one wants to deal with a sewer line backup, but such Read more

Installing New Plumbing: Call the Plumber or Do It Yourself?

by Dr. Pipe | April 5, 2016 | Comments

Give us a call today: 613-791-5777 for a free upfront estimate! When you are a homeowner, you know that at some point you will face the cost of home repairs and those repairs may or may not have something to do with plumbing. Of course, you might want to rush right out and hire a plumber Read more

Implementing a Permanent Fix for Problem Pipes

by Dr. Pipe | April 2, 2016 | Comments

Give us a call today: 613-791-5777 for a free upfront estimate! You will find a skilled and knowledgeable tradesman when you work with or consult a professional plumber, and it the benefits of working with such a trained and licensed professional will soon become evident. A plumber has gone to school and completed an apprenticeship Read more

DIY Plumbing vs Expert Plumbing Service

by Dr. Pipe | April 1, 2016 | Comments

Give us a call today: 613-791-5777 for a free upfront estimate! For most Ottawa homeowners, a little DIY plumbing is no problem. Installing a new showerhead, fixing a leaky faucet, repairing a clogged drain, these are relatively straightforward projects that we can complete ourselves in a couple of hours. Sometimes what need requires a bit more Read more

Ottawa’s Residents Facing Common Plumbing Concerns

by Dr. Pipe | March 29, 2016 | Comments

Give us a call today: 613-791-5777 for a free upfront estimate! Residents of Ottawa will typically face five of the most common plumbing issues: The same issues that many homeowners face at one time or another over the course of home ownership. The most common plumbing concerns include the following: 1.One or more leaking faucets Picture Read more

We’ll Help You Spot the Problem with Camera Inspections

by Dr. Pipe | March 26, 2016 | Comments

Give us a call today: 613-791-5777 for a free upfront estimate! If you are a homeowner faced with some plumbing issues, the last thing on earth you want to do is tear up your landscaping all for the purpose of getting to your underground pipes. However, if you suspect that you have a broken pipe or Read more

What To Look For To Hire A Toronto Plumber In Ottawa

by Dr. Pipe | March 25, 2016 | Comments

Give us a call today: 613-791-5777 for a free upfront estimate! Even though no one wants to think about needing a professional plumber, there will come a time that these professionals are essential. Whether you are planning a bathroom renovation or just have a leaky faucet, you will one day need to call in the experts. Read more

Typical Plumbing Issues and Spring Drain Problems

by Dr. Pipe | March 22, 2016 | Comments

Give us a call today: 613-791-5777 for a free upfront estimate! While it is true that plumbing issues can happen any time of the year, for some reason many plumbing troubles crop up when spring arrives. Once the snow disappears and the ground thaws, the problems that remained hidden all winter long crop up. Thankfully, many Read more

Testimonials

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

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