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Drain & Plumbing Services in
SEWER DRAIN REPAIR
We diagnose and fix clogged, damaged, and broken sewer lines, restoring proper drainage and preventing costly plumbing problems.
SEWER CAMERA INSPECTION
We use advanced camera technology to inspect sewer lines, identify blockages, cracks, leaks, and pipe damage without unnecessary digging.
BACKWATER VALVE INSTALATION
We install reliable backwater prevention systems to protect your property from sewer backups and basement flooding.
Licensed Drain and Plumbing Contractors for Basement Protection
Not all basement water problems begin at the foundation walls. Many start beneath the floor, in the drains and pipes you never see. A damaged sewer line, aging water service, or missing backwater valve can cause unexpected flooding, costly repairs, and serious disruption to your home.
As an extension of our waterproofing and underpinning work, AquaMen provides licensed drain and plumbing services across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and the rest of the GTA. Whether you're dealing with a drainage problem or preparing for a basement renovation, our team handles the work from diagnosis to final inspection, so you never have to manage separate trades.
OUR PROJECTS
Our Drain & Plumbing Services
- Sewer Drain Repair
- Plumbing Rough-In
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Backwater Valve Installation
- Water Service Line Upgrades
Sewer Drain Repair & Replacement
Your main sewer drain carries wastewater from your home to the municipal sewer. In older GTA homes, these pipes are often clay or cast iron, and over decades they crack, shift and attract tree roots. The warning signs are hard to miss: slow drains, gurgling sounds, sewage odours and water backing up through a floor drain.
We repair and replace damaged sewer drains and main sewer lines. When we're already excavating for waterproofing or underpinning, we do the drain work at the same time, so you pay for the digging once, not twice.
Plumbing Rough-In for Basement Renovations
If you're finishing, lowering, or underpinning your basement, you must plan the plumbing before the concrete floor goes in. We install complete plumbing rough-ins for new basement bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchenettes, including drain lines, vents and connections.
When you lower a basement, the existing drains usually need to be lowered too. With one team handling both the structure and the plumbing, there are no gaps between contractors and no delays waiting on another trade.
Sewer Camera Inspection
You can't fix what you can't see. A sewer camera inspection (also called a drain camera inspection) lets us look inside your drain pipes and pinpoint cracks, blockages, tree roots, collapsed sections and other hidden problems, with no digging required.
We recommend a camera inspection before buying an older home, before a basement renovation, or after any sewer backup with no clear cause. It tells us exactly what's wrong and where, so we can recommend the right repair and you only pay for the work you need.
Backwater Valve Installation
During heavy rainfall, overloaded municipal sewers can push wastewater back toward your home and up through your basement floor drain. A backwater valve stops this. It stays open during normal use, so wastewater flows out freely, and closes automatically when the sewer backs up, keeping sewage out of your home.
For most GTA homes, a backwater valve is the most effective protection against sewer backup and basement flooding. We install them to Ontario Building Code requirements and recommend adding an alarm, which lets you know when the valve closes so you can stop using water until the sewer clears.
Good news: backwater valves installed in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon may qualify for municipal rebates. See the details below.
Water Service Line Replacement & Upgrades
Your water service line is the underground pipe that brings fresh water from the municipal supply into your home. In many older properties, it is undersized, corroded, or past its service life (lead and galvanized lines are common in older neighbourhoods), leading to low water pressure, discoloured water, and an unreliable supply.
AquaMen replaces and upgrades aging water service lines to restore strong, reliable water flow, which is especially important if you're adding a basement bathroom or a secondary suite. When we combine the upgrade with waterproofing, excavation, or underpinning work, we do it in one visit, with less disruption to your yard and schedule.
Government Rebates for Basement Flooding in Toronto
Protecting your basement from sewer backups may cost far less than you expect.
Municipal and regional programs cover a significant share of the cost of
backwater valves and other flood-protection work.
City of Toronto
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy
The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program offers up to $6,650 per eligible property. It covers up to 80% of the cost of backwater valves (up to $1,600 per valve, for up to two valves), plus sump pumps, battery backups, and a home plumbing assessment.
Peel Region Backwater Valve Rebate
(Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon)
Peel Region offers a rebate of 60% of the cost of installing a sanitary backwater valve, up to $1,500 including tax. Mississauga homeowners connecting a backwater valve to the storm line can also apply for the City of Mississauga's separate basement flooding prevention rebate.
How AquaMen Helps You Claim Your Rebate
We make the rebate process simple. These programs require a building permit, a properly licensed contractor, a passed municipal inspection and detailed, itemized invoices. AquaMen holds the required licenses, arranges the permit and inspection, and provides the documentation you need to submit your claim with confidence.
Effective basement protection goes beyond the foundation walls. Drainage, sewer connections and water supply all affect how well your basement performs and how long it stays dry.
With waterproofing and underpinning at the heart of our expertise, AquaMen brings your entire basement project together under one experienced, licensed team.
Planning a basement project or experiencing drainage problems? Contact AquaMen for a free consultation in Toronto and the GTA.
Drain & Plumbing FAQ: Toronto & the GTA
The most common signs of a damaged sewer line are slow drains in several fixtures, gurgling sounds, sewage odours in the basement, and water backing up through a floor drain. Older GTA homes with clay or cast iron sewer pipes are especially at risk, because these pipes crack, shift and attract tree roots over time.
If you notice any of these signs, AquaMen recommends a sewer camera inspection to find the exact cause before any digging begins. Depending on what the camera shows, we can repair or replace the damaged section of your sewer drain.
A sewer camera inspection uses a small waterproof camera to look inside your drain pipes and locate cracks, blockages, tree roots and collapsed sections without excavation. It shows exactly what is wrong and where, so you only pay for the repair you actually need.
AquaMen recommends a drain camera inspection before buying an older home, before a basement renovation or underpinning project, and after any sewer backup with no clear cause.
For most homes in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, a backwater valve is the most effective protection against sewer backup and basement flooding. It closes automatically when the municipal sewer backs up during heavy rain, keeping sewage out of your basement. Requirements for new builds and renovations vary by municipality, so it is worth confirming with your local building department.
AquaMen installs backwater valves to Ontario Building Code requirements, arranges the permit and inspection, and recommends adding an alarm that signals when the valve closes.
Most residential sewer drain repairs and replacements in Toronto and the GTA take from one to several days on site, depending on the length and depth of the pipe, ground conditions and the repair method. Permits, utility locates and municipal inspections can add time before and after the work, so the full timeline is usually longer than the digging itself.
AquaMen starts with a sewer camera inspection to define the scope, then gives you a clear schedule. When the sewer work is part of a waterproofing or underpinning project, we complete it during the same excavation, which saves both time and cost.
Yes, in many cases. If your basement floor sits above the main sewer line, a standard gravity drain can be installed by cutting into the concrete slab for new drain lines. If the floor is too low for gravity drainage, an up-flush or ejector system can lift wastewater to the main drain, although a gravity connection is generally the more reliable long-term option.
AquaMen assesses drain depth, slope and local code requirements before the concrete is touched, then handles the plumbing rough-in for your basement bathroom, laundry or kitchenette. If the project includes lowering or underpinning, we lower the drains at the same time.
Yes. AquaMen is a licensed contractor for waterproofing, underpinning, and drain and plumbing services in Toronto and the GTA. When we are already excavating for basement waterproofing or underpinning, we replace the sewer drain, upgrade the water service line and install plumbing rough-ins in the same project, so you pay for excavation once and deal with one team instead of several trades.
Yes. The City of Toronto's Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program offers up to $6,650 per eligible property, covering up to 80% of backwater valve costs (up to $1,600 per valve, for up to two valves), plus sump pumps, battery backups and a plumbing assessment. Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon) offers a rebate of 60% of the cost of a sanitary backwater valve, up to $1,500 including tax.
These programs require a building permit, a licensed contractor, a passed municipal inspection and itemized invoices. AquaMen provides all of these, so you can submit your rebate claim with confidence.
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Supporting Your Basement
from the Ground Up
Effective basement protection goes beyond the foundation walls. Drainage, sewer connections and water supply all affect how well your basement performs and how long it stays dry.
With waterproofing and underpinning at the heart of our expertise, AquaMen brings your entire basement project together under one experienced, licensed team.
Planning a basement project or experiencing drainage problems?
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