Emergency Plumbing, 24 Hour Emergency Plumber for Plumbing, Heating, Drains & More
Big Enough To Get The Job Done, Small Enough To Care
When You Need Help Fast, We're Ready, Day or Night, 365 Days a Year
Nobody calls a plumber because things are going well. If you're reading this right now, chances are something has gone wrong, and it's probably happened at the worst possible time. A pipe that let go in the middle of the night. A sewer backup that can't wait until morning. A furnace that quit on the coldest day of the year. We get it. These situations are stressful, and the last thing you need is to be hunting around for someone who actually picks up the phone.
That's where we come in. Pioneer Plumbing and Heating has been handling emergency plumbing calls across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland since 1976. Nearly 50 years in this business means we've seen just about every urgent situation imaginable, and we know how to deal with them quickly and calmly. Our licensed Journeyman plumbers and heating technicians are on call around the clock, every single day of the year. When you call us, a real person answers. Not a machine, not a callback queue. A real person who can help you right now.
Don't wait, call (604) 872-4946 right now. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How Our Emergency Plumbing Response Works
When you call our emergency line, here's what happens. A real person picks up immediately and asks you a few quick questions about what's going on. If there's active water coming in, we'll walk you through shutting off your main water supply while help is on the way. Then we dispatch the closest available technician to your address, no delays, no waiting around.
Our emergency vehicles are stocked with the parts and tools needed for the most common urgent situations. In most cases we can diagnose and fix the problem on the first visit. We know that when something's gone wrong in your home, every minute matters. We don't take that lightly.
We've been doing this for a long time, and we've learned that what people need most in an emergency isn't a sales pitch, it's someone who shows up fast, knows what they're doing, and gets things back to normal as quickly as possible. That's what we do.
Call (604) 872-4946 now, your emergency plumber is standing by.
Emergency Plumbing Repair, Burst Pipes, Leaks & Water Damage
A burst pipe is one of those situations where time really is money. Water escaping from a broken pipe can cause serious structural damage within hours, soaking into walls, floors, and insulation before you even know the full extent of what's happened. If water's coming through your ceiling or spraying from a pipe, shut off your main water supply immediately and call us.
Our licensed emergency plumbers respond to burst pipe calls and urgent plumbing repairs across the Lower Mainland 24 hours a day. We carry the replacement parts and fittings we need to complete most repairs on the same visit. Once the immediate problem is fixed, we'll check the surrounding area for hidden moisture and let you know if there's anything else that needs attention.
Slow leaks deserve just as much urgency. A dripping supply line or a leaking joint behind a wall might not seem like an emergency, but left alone it can do just as much damage as a burst pipe over time, and it's often harder to find. We've got the detection equipment to track down hidden leaks without tearing your home apart, and we'll fix it properly the first time. For more detail on our leak repair services, have a look at our leak repair page.
Burst pipe or active leak? Call (604) 872-4946, we're available around the clock.
24 Hour Emergency Plumbing, Same Day Priority Services
Emergency Drain Service, Sewer Backups & Clogged Drains
A sewer backup is one of the nastier plumbing emergencies you can deal with. Raw sewage coming up through your floor drains, toilets, or sinks is a health hazard as much as a property problem, and it won't sort itself out without professional help. If you're seeing sewage backing up anywhere in your home, stop using the fixtures and call us straight away.
Our drain team responds to sewer backup calls, blocked drains, and clogged line situations across the Lower Mainland any time of day or night. We arrive with hydro jetting equipment and snaking tools ready to go and can clear the majority of blockages on the first visit. If it's a more complex situation, a collapsed section of pipe or significant root intrusion, we use camera inspection to see exactly what's going on before we recommend anything.
A slow drain might not feel like an emergency, but it can turn into one faster than you'd expect. An overflowing toilet or a backed-up kitchen sink can escalate quickly and cause real damage to your home. Don't leave it too long. Our emergency drain service is available same day whenever you need it. For more detail on our drain cleaning services, check out our drain cleaning page.
Sewer backup or blocked drain? Call (604) 872-4946, we're on it, day or night.
Emergency Heating Repair, Furnaces, Boilers & Heat Pumps
A heating system that stops working in a Vancouver winter isn't just inconvenient, for households with young kids, elderly family members, or anyone with health conditions affected by the cold, it can become serious fast. We understand that. A furnace that quits at 2 am gets the same urgency from us as any other emergency call.
Pioneer provides around-the-clock emergency heating repair across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Our heating technicians are licensed to work on both gas and electric systems and carry common replacement parts for furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps on every call. We work on all major brands and we'll get your system diagnosed and running again as quickly as we can.
One important note, if you smell gas along with your heating problem, get everyone out of the building immediately and call us from outside. Our licensed gas fitters are available at any hour for gas emergency response. Don't go back inside until we've had a look. For full details on our heating services, visit our heating services page.
Heating system failed? Call (604) 872-4946 right now, we're available 24 hours a day.
Emergency Air Conditioning Repair, 24-Hour AC Service
A Vancouver heat wave doesn't happen often, but when it does and your air conditioning stops working, it can go from uncomfortable to genuinely uncomfortable pretty quickly, especially for older family members or anyone with health conditions that are affected by extreme heat. When your AC unit stops cooling or shuts down completely, we're ready to help.
We provide emergency AC repair across the Lower Mainland for all types of cooling systems, central air conditioners, ductless mini splits, and heat pumps running in cooling mode. We carry common replacement parts on board and can resolve most AC emergencies on the first visit. For full details on our air conditioning services, have a look at our air conditioning page.
AC failure in a heat wave? Call (604) 872-4946 — we're available around the clock.
Emergency Water Heater Repair, No Hot Water? We'll Sort It Out
Waking up to no hot water throws off your whole day. No shower, no dishes, no laundry, and if the tank is leaking on top of it, you've now got property damage to worry about as well. It's one of those problems that feels small until it isn't. We'll get someone to you fast.
Pioneer provides emergency water heater repair for all types of systems, gas storage tanks, electric units, tankless on-demand heaters, and commercial boilers, any time of day or night across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Our plumbers carry the most common parts on board and are experienced with all the major brands including Rinnai, Rheem, Bradford White, and Navien. In most cases we can restore your hot water on the same visit. If the unit needs to be replaced rather than repaired, we'll be straight with you about it and get the process started right away. For more information on our water heater services, visit our water heater page.
No hot water or a leaking tank? Call (604) 872-4946, we're here whenever you need us.
Why Choose Pioneer for Emergency Plumbing
There are other plumbers you could call. Here's why so many Vancouver homeowners and businesses have been calling us for nearly 50 years.
A Real Person Answers the Phone
It sounds simple, but it matters a lot at 2 am when something's gone wrong. When you call our emergency line, a real person picks up, not a voicemail, not an automated system. You get straight through to someone who can help, take your details, and get a technician moving while you're still on the line.
We've Been at This Since 1976
Nearly 50 years of responding to plumbing, heating, and drain emergencies in Vancouver means we've seen just about everything. That experience translates into faster diagnosis, calmer response, and fewer repeat callouts. We know what we're doing, and it shows.
Licensed and Fully Insured
Every technician we send is a licensed Journeyman plumber or certified heating technician, certified through SkilledTradesBC, fully insured, and compliant with BC building codes. You'll never find an apprentice handling an urgent job on their own when you call us.
We Show Up Ready to Work
Our emergency vehicles are stocked with the most commonly needed parts and tools for plumbing, heating, and drain emergencies. That means faster repairs, fewer return visits, and less time with the problem unresolved in your home.
Honest Pricing Upfront
We know that getting a surprise bill on top of an already stressful emergency is the last thing you need. We'll tell you what the job is going to cost before we start. After-hours rates do apply, but there are no hidden fees and no inflated charges. What we quote is what you pay.
We Work on Everything
From single-family homes and basement suites to strata buildings, restaurants, warehouses, and commercial facilities, we handle emergency calls of any size across the Lower Mainland with the same care and urgency. Residential or commercial, big job or small, we've got it covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really answer calls 24 hours a day?
Yes, genuinely. Pioneer Plumbing and Heating provides real 24-hour emergency service every day of the year, weekends, stat holidays, Christmas Eve, all of it. When you call (604) 872-4946, a real person answers. Always.
How quickly can you get to my home?
It depends on where you are in the Lower Mainland and how many calls we're handling at the time, but we dispatch the closest available technician to you immediately. We don't put emergency calls in a queue, we treat them like the emergencies they are.
What should I do while I wait for you to arrive?
If you've got a burst pipe or an active water leak, find your main water shutoff valve and turn off the water supply right away. If you think there's a gas leak involved, get everyone outside and call us from there. Our dispatcher will walk you through whatever steps make sense for your specific situation when you call.
Are your plumbers licensed in BC?
Yes. Every plumber we send is a licensed Journeyman plumber certified through SkilledTradesBC. Our heating technicians are licensed to work on gas and electric systems in British Columbia. Every job is done to BC building code.
Do you charge more for after-hours calls?
After-hours rates do apply, and we'll be upfront about them before any work starts. There are no surprises. For current emergency pricing, visit our rates page or just ask when you call.
What kinds of emergencies do you handle?
Pretty much anything urgent, burst pipes, sewer backups, clogged drains, leaky faucets, toilet overflows, furnace failures, boiler shutdowns, heat pump issues, AC failures, water heater breakdowns, gas leaks, sump pump failures, and flooding. Residential and commercial, across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, Langley, Delta, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and the surrounding Lower Mainland.
We're Ready When You Need Us, Call Now.
Whether it's a burst pipe at midnight, a sewer backup on a Sunday, a furnace that's gone cold, or a water heater that's given up, Pioneer Plumbing and Heating is ready to help right now. We've been taking care of Vancouver homes and businesses since 1976, and we'll keep showing up, day or night, with the skills, the parts, and the experience to get things back to normal as fast as possible. Don't wait around hoping it'll sort itself out. Give us a call.
Call us any time at (604) 872-4946, we're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can also use the contact form below and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can.
