Pipe Bursting in Ottawa

Pipe Bursting in Ottawa

Need Efficient Pipe Bursting Services in Ottawa?

Replace damaged or outdated underground pipes without the hassle of extensive digging with our professional pipe bursting services in Ottawa. Using advanced trenchless technology, we safely and efficiently break apart old pipes while simultaneously installing new, durable ones. This method minimizes disruption to your property and ensures long-lasting results. Whether you’re dealing with corroded pipes, leaks, or structural damage, trust us to provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution for your pipe replacement needs.

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Call Dr. Pipe to Solve Your Plumbing Problems!

Fully licensed and insured, Dr. Pipe has years of experience serving clients across Ottawa and neighbourhoods, earning a reputation for excellence. Our skilled and certified professionals ensure the job is done right the first time, giving you peace of mind every step of the way!

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Testimonials from our clients

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Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing4.9
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Steph Corbs
1 month ago
These guys are great.. I had a list of issues and annoyances, from water pressure to replacements/additions and they sorted it all out very quickly and with top quality. I never at any point got the impression they were taking advantage and now have them on speed dial for anything else I may need done. Highly recommended.. A+++
Response from the owner:Thank you for your business Steph. Ron and Max
M Corcoran
1 month ago
We had a frustrating experience with another plumbing company that simply didn’t care, so finding Ron was a breath of fresh air. He is truly skilled at what he does.. the toilet and fixture installation were done beautifully and with real attention to detail. What impressed us most was that he went above and beyond without us even asking. We were planning to purchase an additional item, but Ron just took care of it. That kind of skill combined with genuine care for his customers is so hard to find. We will absolutely be calling Ron again for any future plumbing needs!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your business. Sincerely Ron and Max
Alexandra
1 month ago
This is a review of Maxim Osadchyi Maxim Osadchyi P.Eng. Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services Division of Osmaks Inc. If I could give a zero stars. I would. I hired Dr. Pipe (Osmaks) in October 2023 to install two alcove-style bathtub, and tub trim, faucet and shower head in my two bathrooms. I told Maksim and Ron (his son) that after they were done, I had a tile installer booked to do the tile around the tub. During the job, they didn’t level/shim the tub, didn’t level/center the shower head line, ripped out the floor plank in front of one tub (but not the second one), and destroyed baseboards (see attached pictures). Generally, left my bathrooms a disaster. When my tile installer came to do the tile job, he notified me that the tubs were not level. I immediately contacted Dr. Pipe and Maksim gave me every excuse in the book (my floor was not straight, etc.). Although he offers “emergency 24-hour service”, he couldn’t be bothered to send someone to level my tub until Monday. Hence, my tile installer could not finish his job and I was left without the use of both my bathtubs for over a week. After work in my basement, I had water flooding. Not once, but twice. Destroyed my brand new vanity that Dr. Pipe installed. Disrupted my tenant. Still no resolution to the damaged vanity. Maxim Osadchyi also took $150 for the installation of the shower trim and I had to pause the project for some time. Texted him that I would let him know when he could come back to finish. No response. Then when I reached out to finish the trim or refund the $150, he refused to do either. Scamming me out of $150. I do not recommend this company due to their unethical behaviour.
Response from the owner:Dear Alexandra, Thank you for your review. On October 17 and 18, 2023, we installed and tested two bathtubs at your property. Two days later, you contacted us regarding concerns about one of the tubs. During that conversation, you used abusive language and slurs, which we do not tolerate. You also relayed concerns raised by your tile and drywall contractor, whom you later dismissed, regarding the tub allegedly being out of level. On October 23, 2023, I personally attended the site to inspect your concerns. My inspection confirmed that the bathtub had been installed level. The photographs from that visit show a properly leveled tub, while the surrounding drywall and wall surfaces were uneven and not level. You withheld $100 for the installation of the faucet trim in the second bathroom because you had terminated your tile and drywall contractor, and there was no confirmed timeline for the completion of the remaining work. Our last site visit and conversation occurred in October 2023, nearly three years ago. Since that time, we have not received any further complaints or reports of problems related to our work. As more than two years and eight months have passed since the project began, and the delays resulted from the site not being ready for completion on your end, we consider the agreement inactive and the project closed. Our records indicate that the remaining installation work could not proceed due to incomplete site preparations. Accordingly, we cannot accept responsibility for the resulting delays or provide any reimbursement. Sincerely, Maxim Osadchyi, P.Eng.
Barry Sceptisaur
3 months ago
Basement floor drain was backing up, creating a very smelly lake on the floor. Without trying to upsell me, Ron explained the options honestly, clearly, and patiently and understood that we were strapped for cash. He snaked the line, which was the least costly fix, kept at it until he was satisfied with the drainage rate, and cleaned up everything. The price was as listed on the Dr. Pipe website, and far, far better than what I was able to get other, larger, better-known plumbing companies in Ottawa to quote me over the phone. It's also worth noting that these companies charge about $90 to actually come over and give an estimate. Dr. Pipe does not. If they come over and give an estimate and you decline to have the work done at that time, they're okay with that, and there's no charge. Overall, I was deeply impressed by Ron's competence and honesty, and his commitment when he put in extra time to make sure the job was done right. Many Ottawa plumbers are blatantly unethical and use predatory pricing on people who are in a jam. Dr. Pipe is the opposite. I can't praise them highly enough.
Response from the owner:Thank you Barry for your business. We are family owned and operated local business and always happy to help our customers with different options and services depending on their needs and budget. Thank you kindly for your honest review. Sincerely, Ron Osadchyi and Maxim Osadchyi
Hans Lankamp
3 months ago
The roots from the tree in our front yard had found its way into our sewer pipe. After consultation on the available options, Dr. Pipe (Max and Ron) provided their expertise in solving this issue by inserting a liner in a very timely, efficient and very professional manner. They were friendly and consciencious personnel to work with.
Response from the owner:Hi Hans. Thank you for your business. It was our pleasure to help you with roots penetration in the drain. PVC reinforce liner will protect your drain line from roots and will work perfectly for years to come
S P
5 months ago
Max and his team did the Poly-b replacement for my house. They were professional and super efficient! Million thanks 🙏
Response from the owner:Hi Sophia. It was our pleasure to help you with your Poly B replacement project. Thank you for your business. Sincerely, Max, Andriy and Elvis
Sammy L.
5 months ago
​I had a minor plumbing panic when the tip of my toilet cleaner bottle fell off and got stuck deep in the drain. I was worried about a major clog and called Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing. He was incredible— He talked me through exactly what to do over the phone and reassured me that the piece was small enough that it wouldn't damage my pipes. I truly appreciate his honesty and expertise instead of him just trying to sell me a service I didn't need. I’m very grateful for the help and will definitely call them again for any future emergencies!
Response from the owner:Sammy L, thank you for your review. We’re glad we could help you over the phone and give honest advice without an unnecessary service call. We appreciate your trust and look forward to helping again if you ever need us. Sincerely, Dr. Pipe.
Celine S
7 months ago
Ron from Dr. Pipe came to unclogged my bathtub. He was very efficient and showed up on time. I really appreciated his honesty and he was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Dr.Pipe's services. Thanks for a great service!
Response from the owner:Hi Celine. Thank you for your business. Happy Holidays. Sincerely
Robert Mackay
8 months ago
Had our new kitchen faucet installed. Excellent work at a fair price.
Response from the owner:Thank you Robert for your business and review. Call us any time if you need plumbing service. Sincerely, Ron and Max
Aïda Baroudi
8 months ago
Ron was on time, very nice and professional. Gave me options and a good price. I will use them again.
Response from the owner:Hi Aida. Thank you for the great review. Let us know if you need more plumbing services. Sincerely, Max and Ron

We Guaranty Best Prices in Ottawa on Pipe Bursting Services!

Pipe bursting is both a reliable and effective pipe replacement, under the right conditions.  Depending on soil conditions, you may end up with a pipe that is up to 150% larger in diameter than the initial pipe. Pipe bursting may not be suitable for every situation, like densely populated urban areas, due to the risk of cave-ins.  Where it is an appropriate choice, it is usually the most cost-effective choice.  This is due to the speed of installation, long-term reliability, and contained nature of the installation.

What is Pipe Bursting Technology?

This is a method of trenchless plumbing, where clients may not want to excavate their property to replace damaged pipes. The bursting head (a large, cone-shaped device) is forced through the damage pipes underground. This destroys up the old pipe while simultaneously lays new pipe made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This method is preferred because it provides a seamless replacement from the inside.

The Pipe Bursting Process

Bursting the pipe and laying the replacement uses the following steps:

  • Two holes are dug just outside of both ends of the damaged section of the pipe.
  • The steel cable that guides the bursting head through the pipe is inserted into the damaged pipe.
  • The bursting head connected to HDPE is pulled through the pipe using the steel cable.
  • As the old pipe breaks, new HDPE is laid to replace it.  Old pipe is forced into the soil.
  • The new HDPE pipe is connected to the sewer system.

Pipe Bursting Benefits

There are several advantages to pipe bursting in trenchless plumbing repair:

  • The cost, mess, and time loss with excavation are avoided.
  • The ability to move around and use your property is minimally diminished.
  • Repairs follow the current utility layout, so there is a lower risk of failure.
  • Potentially better fluid flow than the previous pipe originally had, if HDPE pipe is larger than the initial pipe.
  • HDPE pipe is less likely to corrode.

What Can You Expect Choosing Us for the Repairs?

When you call Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services , we will give you our best service.  We offer our customers:

  1. A fair and honest quote up front.
  2. A thorough video assessment of your drain system.
  3. Products and installations that are efficiently designed to reduce maintenance and other risk.
  4. A team of bonded and insured professional tradesmen, with all of our licenses and certifications up to date.
  5. Clean and restored workspaces so that you and your family can resume living in your home.

Warranty and Insurance

Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing offers the following warranties on our work:

Warranty for new underground water lines is 5 years

When we install new underground water lines we provide you with a 5-year warranty. This ensures that if anything were to happen we will stand by it and resolve the issue.  No need to worry about “what if”, we will guarantee to take care of any major or minor problems you water lines might encounter.

Warranty for repairs for existing underground drain repair or replacement – 25 years

Have we done work for you before?  If we’re replacing a drain or pipe we’ve worked on before, we warranty our work for 25 years from the new repair date.  Please note that this warranty only holds true for replacing pipes that we have previously worked on. If we’re replacing a pipe installed or repaired by someone else, it does not qualify for the 25-year warranty.

Warranty 25 years for any trenchless drain repair

All our trenchless drain repairs come with a 25-year warranty, giving you peace of mind and assurance. When you choose us for trenchless drain repair, you can trust that we’ll handle the job with precision and care. If any issues arise down the line, you can rely on us to make it right. We take pride in doing the job correctly the first time and stand firmly behind our work, confident it will serve you for a lifetime.

Plumbing services or repair for 6 months and 3-year warranty for new, above-ground roughing and fixtures installation

Any repairs or servicing of your home plumbing system is guaranteed for 6 months and 3-year warranty for new, above-ground roughing and fixtures installation.

Why Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services?

Many companies offer licensed plumbers, but Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services also offers respect for your home and your time as our standard. This means from the time you call us, we are committed to making your entire experience as customer efficient as possible. We coordinate times that work with your schedule and call when we’re on our way. Our plumbers keep our areas neat and covered while working.  In our projects, we use the most appropriate solutions to work quickly and professionally. Our strengths do not only lie in plumbing. We can also help navigate the insurance companies and bureaucratic red tape.  You will receive all the necessary permits for our jobs. We will guide you through the City of Ottawa rebates for which you qualify.

We Guaranty Best Prices in Ottawa on Pipe Bursting Services!

Give us a call today for a free upfront estimate!
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Customer feedback is key when choosing a plumbing service. At Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing in Ottawa, we take pride in our reputation, reflected in our 5.0-star rating on Google Maps. Our business was built on these five-star reviews, and we’re grateful for our customers’ trust.

FAQs

1. What does pipe bursting involve, and how does the process work?

Pipe bursting is a trenchless technique for replacing damaged underground pipes without digging up your whole yard. A specialized bursting head is pulled through the old pipe, breaking it outward while simultaneously pulling a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe into place. Only small access pits are needed at the start and end of the line, allowing the existing pipe to be replaced from within.

2. Why choose pipe bursting instead of traditional pipe replacement?

Pipe bursting lets you avoid major digging that can damage your yard, driveway, or other areas. It is usually faster, costs less in labor and repairs, and causes less mess than traditional trenching and replacement.

3. What types of pipes can be replaced with pipe bursting?

Pipe bursting can replace many types of old pipes, like sewer lines, water mains, and other underground pipes. It works on clay, concrete, cast iron, and some types of plastic pipe, making it a flexible option for both homes and businesses.

4. Will pipe bursting damage my yard or landscaping?

Since pipe bursting is trenchless, only small holes are dug at each end of the pipe. There’s no need for big trenches, so your yard stays mostly untouched. After the new pipe is in place, the holes are refilled. Dr. Pipe works to keep your yard looking good while finishing the job quickly.

5. How long does a pipe bursting project usually take?

How long the project takes depends on the pipe’s length, condition, and accessibility. For most homes, pipe bursting can be completed in just a few days, which is much quicker than the weeks required for traditional digging and replacement. The trenchless method helps get the job done faster and with less mess.

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