Richmond

Your local Richmond plumber

Our shop is on No. 3 Road, so Richmond isn't a service area for us — it's home. Most of our calls come from right here, and we can usually be at your door in Steveston, Broadmoor, Terra Nova or City Centre the same day.

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Since 2015

Family-run, local crew

Flat pricing

Quoted before work starts

Same-day

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

1-year warranty

On all workmanship

Richmond plumbing has its own quirks. The island sits close to sea level on soft, sandy soil with a high water table, which means sewer lines settle, perimeter drains work hard through the wet season, and backwater valves matter more than in most cities. We know how these homes are built and where things tend to go wrong.

Richmond homes we work on

1960s–1980s ranchers and two-storey homes with original copper or galvanised supply lines and clay or concrete sewer laterals.
Large post-2000 homes with multiple bathrooms, radiant heat and high-demand hot water systems.
Townhome and condo complexes around City Centre and along No. 3 Road where strata rules affect shut-offs and access.

Neighbourhoods

Steveston
City Centre
Broadmoor
Terra Nova
Seafair
Thompson
Blundell
Ironwood
Hamilton
East Richmond
Shellmont
Sea Island

Common plumbing problems in Richmond

Settling sewer lines

Soft ground lets older laterals sag or separate at joints. Water pools in the low spot, debris collects, and you get recurring backups. A camera inspection shows exactly where.

Wet-season basement and crawl space water

With a high water table, failing sump pumps and clogged perimeter drains show up quickly from October to March.

Pinhole leaks in older copper

Many 1970s homes are now seeing repeat pinholes. One leak is a repair; several is usually the start of a repipe conversation.

Strata condo leaks

A leak in one unit can affect the units below. We coordinate with property managers and document the cause for insurance.

Typical Richmond jobs

Main sewer line camera inspection and spot repair on a settled clay lateral
Same-day 50-gallon water heater swap in a townhome garage
Tankless conversion in a two-storey family home
Backwater valve install before a basement renovation
Kitchen and bathroom repipe on a 1970s rancher with repeated pinholes

Richmond price guide

Drain clearing (sink, tub, toilet)	$180 – $350
Sewer camera inspection	$250 – $450
Water heater replacement, installed	$2,200 – $3,500
Backwater valve installation	$1,800 – $4,000

Typical ranges including labour and standard parts. Every job gets one flat price, approved by you before work starts.

Richmond plumbing FAQ

How quickly can you get to me in Richmond?

We're based on No. 3 Road, so most Richmond calls placed before 2 PM are handled the same day.

Do I need a backwater valve in Richmond?

If you have a basement, floor drain or fixtures below street level, it's strongly recommended given Richmond's low elevation and storm surcharging. Your insurer may also require one.

Do you work in Richmond condos and townhomes?

Yes. We regularly work in strata buildings and can coordinate shut-offs and access with your property manager.

What we fix in Richmond