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Plumbing, Sewer and Flood Protection in Etobicoke

Etobicoke's postwar bungalows and mature trees are part of its charm, and they are also why sewer roots, aging water lines and basement flooding are common calls. We fix the problem and help you claim the City's flood protection subsidy.

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Illustrative photo of an Etobicoke street of 1950s brick bungalows with wide lawns and mature trees

Has a big tree on your street ever made you wonder what its roots are doing to your sewer line? In Etobicoke, that is a common question. Mature trees and postwar sewer laterals are a combination that often leads to slow drains and backups.

We offer sewer repair, water line replacement and basement flood protection across Etobicoke, from Mimico and Long Branch to the Kingsway and Rexdale. Because Etobicoke is part of Toronto, your flood protection work qualifies for the City’s subsidy.

Sewer line repair in Etobicoke

Roots enter older laterals through joints and cracks, and they grow back after every cleaning. We run a camera through the line, show you the footage and recommend the right repair, from targeted fixes to trenchless lining or replacement.

Flood protection with City rebates

Etobicoke homeowners can claim 80% of eligible costs for a backwater valve, sump pump, battery backup and pipe severance through the Toronto program. We complete the work under permit and prepare every document the City asks for.

New water lines without losing your lawn

Many Etobicoke homes sit on wide lots with landscaped front yards. Trenchless water line replacement lets us install a new copper line with two small pits, so your lawn, trees and driveway stay in place.

Get in touch with our team to book a visit in Etobicoke.

Etobicoke homes

What Etobicoke homeowners call us for

Sewer line repair

Tree roots in older laterals are one of the most common causes of backups in Etobicoke.

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Backwater valve installation

The City pays 80% of eligible costs, up to $1,600 per valve, with the permit and inspection handled by us.

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Trenchless water line replacement

Wide lawns and mature trees stay in place when we pull a new line between two small pits.

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Housing in Etobicoke

Much of Etobicoke was built in the decades after the Second World War, with brick bungalows and split-levels on generous lots. Large, mature trees are common, and their roots often find their way into older sewer laterals. Many homes have finished basements that are worth protecting with a backwater valve and sump pump.

Neighbourhoods we serve

  • Mimico
  • New Toronto
  • Long Branch
  • Islington Village
  • The Kingsway
  • Humber Valley
  • Alderwood
  • Rexdale

Local rebates

Rebates for Etobicoke homeowners

The City pays 80% of eligible invoices for flood protection work, up to $6,650 per property, for work completed on or after November 12, 2025.

Programs for Etobicoke homes

Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
  • Home plumbing assessment80% up to $500
  • Backwater valve80% up to $1,600 each
  • Sump pump80% up to $2,250
  • Battery backup for sump pump80% up to $300
  • Weeping tile pipe severance and capping80% up to $400
Toronto Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program

The City replaces its side of a lead service on a priority basis once you commit to replacing your side. We replace the private side and give you the invoice the City asks for.

Amounts from official program pages. We prepare the paperwork for you.

Estimate your rebate

Maximum subsidy by item

The City pays 80% of each eligible invoice, up to these amounts.

View the data table
ItemMaximum subsidy
Home plumbing assessment$500
Backwater valve$1,600
Sump pump$2,250
Battery backup for sump pump$300
Weeping tile pipe severance and capping$400

Source: City of Toronto. Verified September 25, 2026.

Rebate calculator

Estimate your rebate in Etobicoke

Choose the work you are planning. Add your quote amounts for an exact figure, or leave them blank to see the maximum.

Program: Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program

Choose the work you are planning

Book a visit in Etobicoke

Tell us what is going on. We will inspect, explain the options and give you an itemized quote with your rebate shown.

Get a free estimate 24/7 (647) 832-1673

Services

Our services in Etobicoke

Water Lines

Sewer and Drain

Flood Protection

Specialty

FAQ

Etobicoke plumbing questions

Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask us most. If yours is not here, give us a call.

Is Etobicoke covered by the Toronto flooding subsidy?

Yes. Etobicoke is part of the City of Toronto, so the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program applies, with the City paying 80% of eligible costs up to $6,650 per property.

Can tree roots in my sewer line be fixed without digging?

Often, yes. After a camera inspection, we can clear the roots and, where the pipe still has its shape, repair it with trenchless methods.

Do you work in Rexdale and north Etobicoke?

Yes. We serve all of Etobicoke, from the lakeshore communities to Rexdale.

Other areas we serve

Get a clear, written quote before any work starts

Tell us what is going on and we will book a visit, inspect the problem and give you an itemized estimate with the rebates that apply.

Get a free estimate 24/7 (647) 832-1673