Vancouver's Expert Plumbers & Drain Cleaning Specialists Since 1976

Big Enough To Get The Job Done, Small Enough To Care

Licensed Plumbing, Drain Cleaning & Heating Services Across Vancouver and the GVRD

When a pipe bursts at midnight or your drains back up before a busy workday, you need a Vancouver plumber who picks up the phone, arrives fast, and fixes the problem right the first time. Pioneer Plumbing and Heating has been delivering professional plumbing service to Vancouver residents and businesses since 1976, nearly 50 years as one of the Lower Mainland's most trusted local plumbers.

Our licensed Journeyman plumbers are certified through SkilledTradesBC and fully insured to handle every plumbing need across Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Whether you are a property owner dealing with an unexpected repair or a building manager in need of a dependable plumbing partner, our professional plumbers have the expertise, the equipment, and the track record to get the job done right, on time and on budget.

We understand the specific challenges facing Vancouver's aging housing stock and commercial infrastructure. High water tables, corrosive soil conditions, and decades-old pipe materials all take a toll on your pipes and drains. After nearly five decades serving this city as your local plumbers, we know how to handle them.

Call us any time at (604) 872-4946 — we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Emergency Plumbing, 24-Hour Emergency Service You Can Count On

Plumbing disasters do not wait for business hours. A burst pipe, a sewage backup, or a sudden loss of hot water can cause serious structural damage within hours, and every minute of delay makes the situation worse. When a clogged drain turns into an overflow, or a small leak becomes a flood, you need a plumbing expert on the line immediately.

Pioneer Plumbing and Heating provides 24-hour emergency service across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. When you call, you will speak to a real person, not a voicemail system. We dispatch immediately and arrive ready to work, with the tools and parts on board to handle the most urgent situations on the spot.

From flooding basements and broken water mains to clogged drains and failed water heaters, our professional plumbers have seen it all and fixed it all, day or night, weekends and holidays included.

Plumbing emergency? Call (604) 872-4946 right now, we are ready around the clock.

Trenchless Pipe Bursting, Underground Pipe Renewal Without the Excavation

Traditional underground pipe renewal means excavating your driveway, garden, or landscaping, a costly, disruptive process that can take days and leave your yard in ruins. For most Vancouver residents, the disruption to their property is as stressful as the plumbing problem itself.

Pioneer Plumbing and Heating uses trenchless pipe bursting technology to renew damaged underground pipes with minimal surface disruption. We insert a new pipe directly through the old one, breaking apart the failing line as we go, no trenches, no torn-up landscaping, and significantly lower overall costs than conventional excavation.

This method is faster, cleaner, and far less invasive than traditional digging, making it the smart choice for property owners who want their pipes renewed without the mess and expense of open-cut excavation.

Licensed Plumbing Specialists, Same Day Service

Re-piping Services

Upgrading Your Home's Aging Pipes

If your Vancouver home was built with galvanized steel or polybutylene pipes, your plumbing is overdue for an upgrade. These older materials corrode from the inside out over time, gradually restricting water flow, reducing pressure, discolouring your water, and eventually failing, often causing costly damage to walls, floors, and ceilings when they do.

Re-piping is one of the most valuable investments a Vancouver property owner can make. Modern copper or PEX piping delivers cleaner water, better pressure, and a reliable plumbing infrastructure built to last for decades without the constant maintenance headaches of aging materials.

Our professional plumbers handle complete residential re-piping from start to finish, minimizing disruption to your home during the process. We provide a detailed quote before any work begins so you know exactly what to expect.

Leak Repair

Finding and Fixing Leaks Before They Cause Costly Damage

A hidden leak can cause thousands of dollars in structural damage before you ever notice the first stain on your ceiling. Whether it is a dripping faucet quietly wasting water, a leaking supply line behind a wall, a burst pipe, or moisture seeping through your foundation, our plumbing experts will locate the source and carry out a lasting repair, efficiently and with minimal disruption to your home.

We use professional leak detection equipment to pinpoint hidden leaks without unnecessary damage to walls or flooring. Once we find the source, we fix it properly, not a temporary patch, but a repair built to last.

Undetected leaks are one of the leading causes of structural damage in Vancouver homes. Do not wait until a small drip becomes a large and expensive problem.

Call us today to schedule a leak inspection or repair.

Sewer Services

Expert Diagnosis and Repair

A failing underground drain line is one of the most disruptive problems a property owner can face. Sewage backups, persistent clogged drains, foul odours, and slow-moving fixtures throughout your home are all signs that your drain line may need professional attention from a qualified plumbing expert.

Before we touch a single pipe, we use video camera inspection technology to diagnose the problem accurately from the inside. This means we know exactly what we are dealing with, a root intrusion, a collapsed section, a buildup, before we recommend a solution. That saves you time, reduces costs, and ensures the right repair is carried out the first time.

Our professional plumbers repair and renew drain lines for residential and commercial properties throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, using both conventional and trenchless methods depending on the situation.

Experiencing persistent backups, slow drains, or sewage odours? Call our drain specialists today.

Toilet Plumbing

Installation and Repair

A running toilet can waste hundreds of litres of water every single day, quietly inflating your water bill before you ever notice. A leaking base, a broken flush mechanism, or a persistent clog left unattended can quickly escalate into a much more costly problem.

Our licensed plumbers handle every aspect of residential and commercial toilet plumbing cleanly and efficiently. We repair leaking toilets, replace worn flush valves and fill mechanisms, clear stubborn clogs, and supply and install new toilets of all makes and models. Whether you are upgrading to a water-efficient model or dealing with a unit that has caused problems for months, we will get it sorted quickly.

Call us and we will send an experienced plumber right away.

Urinal Service

Commercial Fixture Maintenance and Repair

Urinal problems in commercial facilities, restaurants, office buildings, gyms, and public spaces, can disrupt daily operations and create hygiene concerns if not addressed promptly. A leaking urinal, a blocked drain line, or a faulty flush valve wastes water, generates odours, and reflects poorly on your business.

Pioneer Plumbing and Heating provides complete urinal service for commercial properties throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We repair and replace flush valves, supply lines, and drain connections, and handle full unit installation when needed. Our commercial plumbers work efficiently to minimize downtime and get your facility back to full operation as quickly as possible.

Need urinal repair or installation for your commercial property? Contact us today.

Water Pressure Problems

Diagnosis and Repair

Low water pressure is more than an inconvenience, it is often a symptom of a more serious underlying issue. Corroded or scaled pipes, a failing pressure regulator, a hidden leak, or a problem with the municipal supply connection can all cause pressure problems throughout your home or building.

High water pressure is equally damaging, putting stress on pipes, joints, fixtures, and appliances and significantly shortening their lifespan. Left uncorrected, chronically high pressure is one of the most common causes of premature pipe failure in Vancouver properties.

Our plumbing experts diagnose pressure issues accurately, identifying the root cause before recommending a solution. Whether you need a pressure regulator installed, a corroded section of pipe renewed, or a full diagnostic inspection, we will find the problem and fix it right.

Call us to schedule an appointment for a water pressure inspection today.

Why Pioneer Is Vancouver's Most Trusted Plumbing Company

There are many options for plumbing services in the Lower Mainland. Few can match our depth of experience, the quality of our workmanship, or our commitment to doing the job right. Here is what sets Pioneer Plumbing and Heating apart:

Nearly 50 Years in Business: Pioneer Plumbing and Heating has been serving Vancouver since 1976, one of the longest-running licensed plumbing contractors in the Lower Mainland and a name that generations of Vancouver residents have relied on.

Certified and Licensed Journeyman Plumbers: Every member of our team is licensed through SkilledTradesBC, fully insured, and compliant with all BC building codes. You will never find an apprentice doing a Journeyman's job on our watch.

24-Hour Emergency Service: We are available around the clock, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. When you call, a real person answers.

Guaranteed Workmanship: We stand behind everything we do. We use quality parts and materials on every job, and we do not consider the work finished until you are satisfied.

Transparent, Upfront Pricing: We provide honest quotes before we start any work. No surprises, no hidden fees, no inflated after-hours rates. What we quote is what you pay.

Residential and Commercial Expertise: From single-family homes to high-rise strata buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, our professional plumbing service scales to any job with the same level of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer 24-hour emergency plumbing services? Yes. Pioneer Plumbing and Heating provides 24-hour emergency service throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays. Call (604) 872-4946 any time, a real person will answer.

Are your plumbers licensed in British Columbia? Yes. All of our plumbers are licensed Journeyman plumbers certified in British Columbia through SkilledTradesBC. Pioneer Plumbing and Heating has been a licensed, fully insured plumbing and heating contractor since 1976.

What areas of the Lower Mainland 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.

How long has Pioneer Plumbing been in business? Pioneer Plumbing and Heating has been serving Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver Regional District since 1976, nearly 50 years as one of the Lower Mainland's most trusted full-service local plumbers.

What payment methods do you accept? We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and invoice billing. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

What should I do in a plumbing emergency? Call us immediately at (604) 872-4946. While you wait for our plumbing expert to arrive, locate your main water shutoff valve and turn it off if you are dealing with a burst pipe or active flooding. We will talk you through it on the phone if needed.

Commercial Plumbing Services

Pioneer Plumbing and Heating has decades of experience delivering professional plumbing service to the commercial sector across Greater Vancouver. We work with strata councils, property managers, building operators, and business owners on everything from routine maintenance to complete pipe installation and infrastructure overhauls.

Our commercial team is equipped to handle high-volume clogged drain clearing, multi-unit re-piping, fixture installation, drain line repair, water pressure management, and ongoing preventative maintenance contracts. We understand that downtime costs money, and our local plumbers work efficiently to minimize disruption to your operations.

We service high-rise residential and commercial towers, retail and restaurant spaces, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, care homes, schools, and institutions of all kinds throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Looking for a reliable commercial plumbing partner? Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Grease Trap Services

A neglected grease interceptor is one of the most common causes of commercial kitchen drain failure and municipal bylaw violations in Vancouver. Fats, oils, and grease accumulate rapidly in busy food service environments and can cause slow clogged drains, sewage backups, and costly emergency service callouts, as well as significant fines if your grease trap falls out of compliance with municipal maintenance requirements.

Pioneer Plumbing and Heating's restaurant division specializes in grease interceptor replacement, cleaning, and full unit installation for commercial kitchens across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We keep your kitchen drains flowing, your facility compliant, and your operation running without interruption. Our team understands the demands of the food service industry and works around your schedule to minimize impact on your kitchen.

Due for a grease trap service or new installation? Call our commercial drain specialists today.

Ready to Book? Schedule an Appointment Today

Whether you need emergency service right now or want to schedule an appointment for a repair, installation, or inspection, Pioneer Plumbing and Heating is ready to help. Our professional plumbers serve Vancouver and the entire Lower Mainland with the same commitment to quality that has made us one of BC's most trusted local plumbers for nearly 50 years.

Call us any time at (604) 872-4946 or use the contact form below and we will get back to you promptly.