What drives the number
We do not publish prices, because the honest figure depends on what is behind the wall, how far the run goes and what the old fittings are made of. These notes explain the factors instead: rental agreements and buyout terms, the trade-offs between tank and tankless heaters, and the hidden leaks that push a City of Toronto water bill up. Check the current terms of any rental or rebate program before deciding.
Factors we look at on site
Access matters most: a copper line behind finished drywall or a sewer lateral under a mature tree costs more labour than an open basement ceiling. Material comes next, since replacing galvanized steel or lead service pipe means new fittings all the way to sound pipe. Permits from the City of Toronto, haul-away of old tanks and the need to shut off water for a whole condo stack all change the job. We walk you through each factor before any pipe is cut, so the decision stays yours.
For a straight answer on your own job, call (365) 389-6437.