Ontario Plumber Directory
Menu

Award Plus: Plumbing and Drains

Updated 2026-08-13 · 10,714 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 79 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(79) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Leak Detection & Pipe RepairWater Heater Installation & RepairEmergency PlumbingPlumber

Google-verified79 Google reviewsOver 20 years experience

Award Plus: Plumbing and Drains
Services
Leak Detection & Pipe Repair, Water Heater Installation & Repair, Emergency Plumbing
Reviews
79

What recent reviews say

Alex delivers fast, expert plumbing service with clear communication and fair pricing. Reviewers over 8 months consistently praise his ability to diagnose complex issues (frozen pipes, tree-root blockages, slow leaks) where others failed, his responsiveness to urgent calls, and his respect for customer budgets. One early complaint about a no-show stood out among 79 reviews, but his core strength remains solving difficult problems and earning long-term repeat customers.

Work ranges from emergency drains and clogged toilets to faucet replacements, leak detection, and sump pump installation. Serves North York, Hamilton, and across the GTA. Reviewers trust him to manage both routine maintenance and critical diagnostics because he explains what he finds, won't oversell unnecessary work, and follows through with clean, thorough execution.

Praised for
  • reliable and responsive
  • knowledgeable problem solver
  • honest pricing
  • clean, professional work
  • thorough diagnosis and explanation
Watch-outs
  • occasional no-show after booking
punctualfair-pricingskilled-staffresponsivehonest-assessmentclean-workreliablelicensed-insuredquick-response
Best for: homeowners needing expert diagnosis of chronic or complex plumbing problems
Think twice if: single no-show incident reported; confirm appointment details before scheduling

Strengths

  • Expert leak detection and diagnostics for complex issues
  • Same-day emergency response available
  • Fair pricing relative to competitors
  • Strong repeat and referral customer base

Worth knowing

  • Alex is the named technician and founder
  • Solved a tree-root drain blockage and city-infrastructure collapse that local plumbers misdiagnosed
  • Diagnosed and fixed a months-long pinhole leak in basement pipe within 50 minutes of photo submission
  • Offers same-day service for emergency calls
  • Handles sump pump installation and upgrades
  • Will work across property lines and with neighbours to complete complex jobs

What reviews say by service

Leak Detection & Pipe Repair
Strong praise for solving chronic leaks and complex diagnostics where other plumbers failed
Emergency Plumbing
Same-day response; handled urgent frozen pipes and clogged toilet situations
Water Heater Installation & Repair
Positive feedback on faucet and water tank replacements; work lasted years without issue
Plumber
Consistently praised for professional, clean work and honest assessment of problems

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.85 average across the 168 leak detection & pipe repair businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 92
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
77
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
2

Common questions

Does Award Plus offer same-day emergency service?
Yes. Multiple reviewers confirm same-day response for urgent calls; one customer got service within 50 minutes of sending photos.
How far will Alex travel for service?
Serves North York, GTA, Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Region of Peel, and Hamilton. Extra travel fees apply outside the immediate North York area.
What should I do if my pipes freeze?
Call Alex for immediate help. One reviewer reports he guided them over the phone to a solution when all pipes froze.

Similar plumbers nearby

Dr.Pipe Drain and Plumbing
90

Dr.Pipe Drain and Plumbing

4.9(139)✓ Google-verified

From the first call onward, reviewers experience a company that arrives on time, diagnoses problems directly, and explains options in plain language. Elvis emerges as the standout technician across toilet replacement, drain clearing, leak detection, and fixture repairs. The work stays tidy, prices stay reasonable, and staff handle difficult installs (cast iron, non-standard pipes) without padding the bill. One drain job required a second visit at full cost, a friction point that stands against an otherwise unified five-star record.

Emergency PlumbingLeak Detection & Pipe RepairPlumber
AY Electrical & Plumbing
75 low data

AY Electrical & Plumbing

4.7(522)✓ Google-verified

North York plumber with strong technician quality but mixed customer experiences around pricing. Reviewers praise specific staff (Yanky, Duda, Charles, Shawn) for knowledge and friendliness. However, repeated complaints about high quotes, hard sells on expensive repairs, and flat-fee pricing that lacks transparency. One drain cleaning cost $2,200 for 10 minutes of work and failed to fix the problem.

Emergency PlumbingPlumberWater Heater Installation & Repair
Top One Plumbing Inc.
95

Top One Plumbing Inc.

5.0(383)✓ Google-verified

Every recent review rates Top One five stars, with customers reporting same-day or near-same-day availability and technicians (especially Mark and George) who diagnose problems clearly and fix them without delays. Pricing feels reasonable to those who mention it; staff share practical prevention tips and handle both residential kitchen and bathroom work and commercial drain jobs with equal professionalism.

Emergency PlumbingBackflow Prevention & TestingLeak Detection & Pipe Repair

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-08-13