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Basement Floor Drain Installation and Rough-Ins

Whether you are finishing a basement, adding a bathroom or creating a basement suite, the drains under the floor come first. We install floor drains and rough-ins that are sloped, vented and ready for inspection.

  • Free written estimates
  • Permits and rebates handled
  • 24/7 emergency service
Illustrative photo of a new chrome basement floor drain set in fresh concrete

Are you finishing your basement or planning a new basement suite? One of the first things to think about is what goes under the floor. Floor drains, bathroom rough-ins and laundry drains all need to be placed, sloped and vented correctly before the concrete goes back down.

We offer basement floor drain installation and plumbing rough-ins for homes across Toronto, Peel and Halton. Our team works from your plans, handles the permit and inspection, and leaves the floor ready for your contractor to finish.

Floor drains that do their job

A floor drain is your basement’s safety valve. It carries away water from a leaking water heater, washing machine or sump overflow. It needs to be at the low point of the floor, with a working trap to keep sewer gas out. We install new drains and replace cracked or poorly placed ones.

Rough-ins for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry

A new basement bathroom or kitchenette needs drains in exactly the right spots. We set the rough-ins to match your layout, connect them to the main drain with the correct slope, and add the venting the fixtures need. Getting this right the first time saves money and headaches later.

Protect your basement from sewer backups

If your floor is open for new drains, adding a backwater valve at the same time is a cost-effective way to protect your finished space from sewer backups. The valve can qualify for rebates in Toronto, Peel and Halton, and we include your cost after the rebate in your estimate.

Planning your project

Reach out to our team with your plans or a few photos. We will visit, confirm the layout and give you a written, itemized quote.

Know the signs

When you need new basement drains

  • You are adding a basement bathroom, kitchen or laundry room
  • Your floor drain is cracked, missing a trap or keeps smelling
  • You are creating a legal basement suite or garden suite connection
  • Water pools on the basement floor instead of reaching the drain
  • Your floor drain backs up during heavy rain

Our approach

How we install basement drains

Plan the layout

We work from your renovation plans to place the floor drain and rough-ins where the fixtures will go, with the right slope and venting.

Cut, trench and connect

We cut the slab cleanly, connect new drain pipe to the existing system and set the new drain at the correct height.

Inspection ready

We pull the permit and have the rough-in inspected before the concrete is poured back.

Flood protection at the same time

A new floor drain is the ideal time to add a backwater valve, and we explain the rebates that can lower the cost.

Planning basement drain installation?

Send us a few details and photos. We will book a visit and give you a written quote with the rebates that apply.

Pricing

What affects the cost of basement drain installation

Every property is different, so we quote after we inspect. These are the factors that move the price up or down.

  • Number of fixtures and distance to the existing drain
  • Concrete cutting and restoration
  • Venting requirements for new fixtures
  • Whether a backwater valve or sump pit is added
  • Permit and inspection requirements

Rebates that can lower your cost

Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
  • Backwater valve80% up to $1,600 each
Peel Region Backwater Valve Rebate
  • Sanitary backwater valve60% up to $1,500
Halton Region Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program
  • Backwater valve (inside the home)50% up to $1,600

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

Estimate your rebate

Our process

How we work

Every job follows the same six steps, so you always know what happens next and what it costs.

  1. Camera first

    We look inside the pipe or trace the line before anyone talks price, so the quote is based on what is really there.

  2. Written quote

    You get an itemized estimate in writing, with the rebates that apply and your cost after them.

  3. Permits booked

    We pull the plumbing or building permit and book the inspections with your municipality.

  4. Low-dig work

    Where the ground allows, we use trenchless methods to replace pipe through small access pits.

  5. Restoration

    We backfill, compact and tidy the site. Any concrete, sod or finish restoration is listed line by line in your quote.

  6. Rebate filing

    We prepare the invoices, photos and permit proof your rebate application needs.

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.

Service areas

Basement Drain Installation across Toronto, Peel and Halton

Our crews work across these communities every week.

FAQ

Basement Drain Installation questions

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

Do I need a permit to add a basement drain?

Yes. New drains and rough-ins normally need a plumbing permit and inspection. We pull the permit and book the inspection for you.

Why does my basement floor drain smell?

A floor drain has a trap that holds water to block sewer gas. If it dries out, the smell comes through. Pouring water into the drain often helps, and a cracked or missing trap needs repair.

Can I add a basement bathroom without breaking the floor?

In most homes, the drains for a new bathroom need to go under the slab, which means cutting a trench. We keep the cuts neat and restore the concrete when we are done.

Should I add a backwater valve with a new drain?

If your home is connected to a municipal sewer, it is a very good idea. The floor is already open, and rebates in Toronto, Peel and Halton can cover part of the cost.

Ready when you are

Call us or send a few details. We will explain your options in plain language and put everything in writing.