Best drain & sewer cleaning companies in Ontario

★★★★★5 (200 reviews)score 94/100

With 200 reviews at a perfect rating, Drain 1 Plumbers In York shows one of the most consistent track records on this list, covering everything from routine clogs to backwater valves and root removal. Technicians like Ostap and Justin are named repeatedly for clear explanations and fair pricing.

• Prompt, on-time arrival for emergencies
• Camera inspections and advanced diagnostics
• Handles complex jobs like tree roots and backwater valves
• Transparent pricing with no reported surprises

Google-verified200 Google reviewsover 35 years of experience

Services: water heater services, emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair

★★★★★4.9 (586 reviews)score 93/100

Dr HVAC and Plumbing pairs drain and sewer cleaning with HVAC and general plumbing, backed by 586 reviews at a 4.9 average. Multiple named technicians (Joshua, Ty, Riley, Noah, Andres, Bryan, Marcus) earn individual praise, suggesting the quality holds across a large crew rather than one star performer.

• Fully licensed technicians across services
• Open seven days a week
• Multiple locations serving the GTA
• Technicians take extra time to solve problems properly

Google-verified586 Google reviewssince 2008

Services: water heater services, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair, bathroom kitchen plumbing

★★★★★5 (136 reviews)score 93/100

Tornado Plumbing & Drains stands out for a no-upsell approach, with Serhiy repeatedly named for offering simpler, cheaper fixes over the biggest possible job. One reviewer described the team walking them through city rebate paperwork for a full sewer replacement.

• Fast response, including after-hours emergencies
• Serhiy known for honest, no-upsell assessments
• Clean, tidy job sites
• Helps navigate city rebate programs for sewer work

Google-verified136 Google reviews

Services: water heater services, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair, plumber

★★★★★4.9 (79 reviews)score 89/100

Aquarescue's Igor and his crew (Vitaly and Jose frequently named) handle jobs ranging from minor clogs to full water line replacement, with detailed written quotes that break down each task. Reviews describe same-day response and clean work, though the review base is smaller than some rivals on this list.

• Same-day response on many calls
• Detailed written quotes itemizing each task
• Clean job sites left after work
• Long-term and repeat commercial clients

Google-verified79 Google reviewssince 2009

Services: backflow prevention, drain sewer cleaning, emergency plumbing, plumber

★★★★★4.9 (845 reviews)score 91/100

Crystal Drain & Plumbing has the largest review base on this list at 845, with named technicians Rene, Daniel, Bing, Sam, and Yousif repeatedly credited for same-day fixes and upfront quotes. That scale brings a stronger sentiment score overall, though one incident of pushy review solicitation was noted.

• Same-day service on emergency calls
• Named technicians consistently praised
• Fair, all-in quotes explained upfront
• Lasting results on drain cleaning jobs

Google-verified845 Google reviews

Services: water heater services, drain sewer cleaning, plumber, emergency plumbing

★★★★★4.8 (551 reviews)score 91/100

Waterworks Plumbing & Drains has built loyalty over years, with one customer citing over a decade of use. Technicians Michael, Ethan, Alija, and D'John are named for diagnosing fast and finishing ahead of schedule across drain unplugging, leak fixes, and water heater work.

• Same technicians often return on repeat calls
• Clear estimates and options given before work starts
• Jobs frequently finish faster than quoted
• Staff volunteer maintenance advice unprompted

Google-verified551 Google reviews

Services: water heater services, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair, plumber

★★★★★4.8 (241 reviews)score 91/100

John The Plumber Toronto earns unprompted praise for fast, professional visits, with Markus, Michael, Mike, and Jonathan named for same-day drain, faucet, and toilet work. Reviewers note technicians know service history and suggest preventive work without being asked.

• Named technicians deliver consistently professional work
• Same-day appointments common
• Clear pricing discussion before work begins
• No mess left behind after jobs

Google-verified241 Google reviews

Services: water heater services, emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair

★★★★★4.9 (147 reviews)score 91/100

Santos Plumbing and Drain Inc has run for 21 years as a family business, with Silverio Santos and his son credited for arriving within an hour of emergency calls and quoting fairly on parts and labor. Reviewers specifically call out avoiding the inflated quotes they say are common in the industry.

• Responds to emergencies within 20 minutes to an hour
• Honest recommendations that reviewers say saved them money
• Family-owned and licensed for over two decades
• Available 24/7 including overnight calls

Google-verified147 Google reviews21 years

Services: backflow prevention, water heater services, emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning

★★★★★5 (256 reviews)score 91/100

PLUMBER ON DEMAND of TORONTO's Uptown location shows a strikingly consistent pattern across 256 five-star reviews: arrive prepared, explain the problem plainly, then fix it without delay. Kitchen sink blockages and slow drains are handled with the same care as bigger jobs.

• Available seven days a week
• Arrives prepared with a thorough assessment
• Explains the issue clearly before starting
• Protects work areas and cleans up afterward

Google-verified256 Google reviews

Services: water heater services, emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair

★★★★★5 (199 reviews)score 91/100

Master Drain and Water Works, led by Vitaliy, takes on both small emergency repairs and full water main or sewage pipe replacements with the same upfront honesty. Customers mention same-day response and help with rebate paperwork on larger jobs.

• Same-day or next-day emergency response
• Upfront pricing with no reported upsells
• Hands-on leadership from the owner
• Thorough cleanup and site protection

Google-verified199 Google reviews

Services: gas fitting, emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair

★★★★★5 (184 reviews)score 94/100

H2O Plumbers, run by Azim, draws repeat praise for pricing that reviewers say undercuts bigger companies by five times or more, alongside proactive checks for issues beyond the immediate repair. Service covers the GTA from Scarborough to Barrie, seven days a week.

• Pricing reviewers say beats major competitors substantially
• Punctual arrival and tidy job completion
• Owner-operator known for patient explanations
• Flags related problems before they become emergencies

Google-verified184 Google reviews

Services: water heater services, emergency plumbing, plumber, drain sewer cleaning

★★★★★4.8 (182 reviews)score 89/100

DrainRooter Plumbing's Mike tries to repair before recommending replacement, diagnosing on-site and quoting fairly for bathroom repairs, drain replacements, and frozen pipe work. Reviewers found the business through Reddit recommendations and describe feeling treated as partners rather than upsell targets.

• Same-day or next-morning response common
• Attempts repair before replacement to save money
• One-year warranty mentioned on completed work
• High demand driven by word-of-mouth referrals

Google-verified182 Google reviews["over 10 years of experience"]

Services: backflow prevention, drain sewer cleaning, emergency plumbing, leak detection repair

★★★★★4.8 (108 reviews)score 89/100

Absolute Draining & Plumbing, led by Andrew, takes care of permits and rebate paperwork alongside the physical drain and water work, which reviewers say simplifies complex projects. Quoted prices reportedly match final bills, and the team backs work with a stated lifetime warranty on drain jobs.

• Same-day or next-day response to emergencies
• Permits and rebate paperwork handled in-house
• Accurate quotes that match final pricing
• Lifetime warranty stated on drain work

Google-verified108 Google reviews20+ years experience

Services: backflow prevention, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair, plumber

★★★★★5 (153 reviews)score 93/100

Creed Plumbing's Tony is repeatedly credited with combining speed and thoroughness, arriving next-day and using camera inspections to catch problems others miss. Reviewers describe him explaining his work as he goes and flagging issues proactively, all while quoting competitive, transparent prices.

• Fast response and next-day availability
• Camera inspections used for accurate diagnosis
• Transparent pricing given over the phone
• Repeat customers and strong word-of-mouth referrals

Google-verified153 Google reviews

Services: water heater services, emergency plumbing, leak detection repair, plumber

★★★★★5 (97 reviews)score 88/100

Flush and Forget Drain and Plumbing's Nima is praised for showing up on time and fixing only what actually needs fixing, covering backup drains, sump pumps, and backwater valve installs on weekends when needed. Every review on file is five stars, and long-term clients say they call him repeatedly.

• Honest, transparent pricing without overselling
• Available for weekend and emergency calls
• Leaves job sites clean and tidy
• Clear explanations of the work being done

Google-verified97 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, water heater services, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair