What We Handle
Emergency Plumbing Services
Whatever the emergency, we have the team and the truck stock to handle it — usually in a single visit.
Emergency Plumber
Around-the-clock emergency plumbing for any crisis, with licensed Ottawa technicians dispatched fast.
Learn more24 Hour Plumber
A real plumber answering the phone and rolling out, any hour of any day — including holidays.
Learn moreBurst Pipe Repair
Fast containment and permanent repair of burst and split pipes before water damage spreads.
Learn moreFrozen Pipe Repair
Safe thawing of frozen pipes and repair of any cold-weather damage before they burst.
Learn moreEmergency Drain Cleaning
Fast clearing of severe clogs and backups in sinks, tubs, toilets and main drains.
Learn moreSewer Backup
Urgent response to sewage backups, with safe cleanup guidance and a permanent fix.
Learn moreWater Heater Repair
Fast repair and replacement of leaking, failed or no-hot-water heaters.
Learn moreFlooded Basement
Rapid response to basement flooding from plumbing failures, with source repair.
Learn moreLeak Detection
Pinpointing hidden leaks inside walls, floors and underground before they cause major damage.
Learn moreSump Pump Repair
Urgent repair and replacement of failed sump pumps to keep your basement dry.
Learn moreSimple & Fast
How Our Emergency Service Works
Call Our Live Dispatch
A real person answers any hour and gathers the details of your emergency.
We Dispatch the Nearest Tech
A licensed Ottawa plumber is routed straight to your door, fast.
Upfront Flat-Rate Quote
You approve a clear price before any work begins — no surprises.
Repaired & Tested
We fix the problem properly and test it before we leave.
Why Ottawa Trusts Us
Done Right, the First Time
We've completed 18,500+ jobs across Ottawa over 20+ years. When you're standing in water at 2am, you want a team that's calm, fast and honest. Backed by the team at Ottawa plumbing experts PlumbingNow.ca, we bring full-service experience to every emergency call.
- Truly 24/7. Live dispatch and on-call technicians every hour of every day, holidays included.
- Flat-Rate Pricing. Approve the price before we start. No overtime surcharges, ever.
- Fully Stocked Trucks. Most emergencies resolved in a single visit, not a series of return trips.
- Licensed & Insured. Professional, warrantied workmanship you can rely on.
Happening Now?
Common Emergencies We Solve
Find your situation for immediate guidance on what to do right now.
Where We Work
Serving All of Ottawa
From Kanata to Orléans, downtown to the suburbs — we cover the whole city.
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