173.9 mg/L across 728 samples in 2025, rated “hard” by the USGS; December averaged 186.9 mg/L, “very hard”. Heated tanks build scale.
[1] EPCOR water quality reports 2025–2026 · USGS[01] Plumber in Edmonton, AB · 24/7 dispatch lineUpdated
Plumber in Edmonton,dispatched now.
One number, answered 24/7. We route your call to a local plumbing company that serves your area: burst pipes, clogged drains, no hot water, sewer backups.
01 · EmergencyCall (587) 410-9956Answered 24/7 →02 · Planned jobGet a quoteWater heater, sewer, remodel →
Answered 24/7Free to callPrices published below
What Edmonton does to your plumbing.
Sources numbered · checked Oct 2026
Hard water10.2 gpg
Homes built 1980 or earlier40.5%
Of Edmonton's 396,400 occupied homes. EPCOR's backwater valve subsidy targets homes built before 1989.
[2] Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · EPCORJanuary average low−14.7°C
179 days a year at or below 0°C. The city centre hit −37.7°C on Jan. 14, 2024.
[3] ECCC climate normals 1991–2020 · ECCC daily dataBackwater valve subsidy$800 max
From EPCOR, for a valve installed by a plumber with a City permit. June 20–21, 2026: 102 mm of rain and 600+ flooding calls.
[4] EPCOR (updated Aug 31, 2026) · Global News, June 22, 2026What we dispatch for.
Typical local price ranges · final price set by the plumber after diagnosis
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Emergency plumbing
Burst pipe, active leak, no water. Shut the main valve, then call.179 frost days a year
$180–$350After-hours dispatch · Canadian guide
Call → - 02
Drain cleaning
Kitchen, bath and main-line clogs, cleared and camera-checked.102 mm in one June 2026 storm
$150–$300Basic snaking · Edmonton plumber
Call → - 03
Water heaters
Repair or replacement, tank or tankless. A like-for-like swap needs no permit under Alberta rules.10.2 gpg hard water
$1,800–$2,60040-gal gas tank, installed · Edmonton plumber
Quote → - 04
Backwater valves
Installed with the City permit, so you can claim EPCOR's subsidy.Up to $800 back from EPCOR
$3,000–$5,000Installed · Edmonton plumber
Quote → - 05
Sewer line repair
Breaks and root intrusion, scoped on camera before any digging.40.5% of homes 1980 or older
$100–$250/ftTrenchless · Edmonton plumber
Quote → - 06
Tankless water heaters
Whole-house tankless units sized, vented and installed, gas line checked first.19–53% more efficient
$3,200–$5,500Installed · Edmonton plumber
Quote → - 07
Leak detection & repair
Hidden leaks located before anything is opened, then repaired.Lot line to meter: owner’s
$99–$1,000Hidden-leak detection · Canadian guide
Call → - 08
Frozen pipes & sump pumps
Frozen lines thawed, split pipes repaired, sump pumps tested or replaced.−37.7°C on Jan. 14, 2024
$140–$475Service call · Canadian guide
Call →
One call. One company.
No list, no bidding war · free to call
- 1
You call. Dispatch answers.
Day or night, the line is answered. Say what is wrong and give your postal code.
24/7 · free to call - 2
We match one company.
We send the job to one plumbing company that serves your area and takes your type of work. Your request is never sold to a list of five.
Area + job type · one company per request - 3
They call you back.
The company calls to confirm timing and the price range before anyone comes out.
Before any work starts
What plumbing costs in Edmonton.
Published prices from Edmonton plumbers and Canadian cost guides, 2026 · your plumber confirms the price before work starts
$0$2,000$4,000$6,000
- Service call feeHomeStars Canada$140–$475
- Drain snakingThe Plumbing Pros Edmonton$150–$300
- After-hours dispatchCanadian estimate, 2026$180–$350
- Hydro-jettingThe Plumbing Pros Edmonton$350–$600
- Hidden-leak detectionplumbingcosts.ca$99–$1,000
- Water heater, 40-gal gasThe Plumbing Pros Edmonton$1,800–$2,600
- Backwater valve, installedThe Plumbing Pros Edmonton$3,000–$5,000
- Tankless water heaterThe Plumbing Pros Edmonton$3,200–$5,500
Edmonton plumber, published priceCanadian cost guide, 2026
Water heater replacement
Typical in Edmonton$1,800–$2,60040-gal gas tank, installed · Edmonton plumbers- Tank size and fuel: gas or electric
- Like-for-like swap: no permit under Alberta's Permit Regulation; moving or upsizing needs permits
- Tankless instead: $3,200–$5,500 installed
- Hard water at 10.2 gpg: plan a yearly flush
Backwater valve
Typical in Edmonton$3,000–$5,000Installed · Edmonton plumber- EPCOR subsidy: up to $800 back
- City of Edmonton plumbing permit required
- Aimed at homes built before 1989 or with past backups
- A Canadian guide lists $1,000–$2,000: get a written quote
Emergency call
After-hours dispatch · Canadian guide$180–$350Before the repair itself- Then $150–$240 an hour plus parts
- Daytime rates in Edmonton: $100–$180 an hour
- Shut the main valve first to limit damage
Edmonton and the towns around it.
Every town has its own page, with its own sourced facts.
Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (Edmonton: July 1, 2025 estimate; Sherwood Park: Strathcona County) · straight-line distance from downtown
Asked by Edmonton homeowners.
Answers checked Oct 2026 · sources under each answer
- Q.01
How much does a plumber cost in Edmonton?
Edmonton plumbers generally charge $100–$180 an hour, and service-call fees across Canada run $140–$475, usually including the first hour. A 40-gallon gas water heater costs $1,800–$2,600 installed with local plumbers.
Source: HomeStars Edmonton · HomeStars Canada · The Plumbing Pros Edmonton - Q.02
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Edmonton?
Not for a like-for-like swap in a single-family home: Alberta's Permit Regulation exempts replacing a water heater when the piping and venting design does not change. Moving, upsizing or converting the unit needs gas and plumbing permits.
Source: Alberta Permit Regulation AR 204/2007, s. 12(2)(c), 14(2)(c) · City of Edmonton - Q.03
How do I check a plumber's credentials in Alberta?
Plumbing and gasfitting are compulsory certification trades in Alberta. Ask for the journeyperson certificate and confirm it with Alberta's apprenticeship and industry training office (Tradesecrets).
Source: Tradesecrets, Government of Alberta - Q.04
Is there a subsidy for a backwater valve?
Yes. EPCOR pays up to $800 toward a backwater valve installed by a professional plumber with a City permit, mainly for homes built before 1989 or homes that have had sewer backups.
Source: EPCOR Backwater Valve Subsidy, updated Aug 31, 2026 - Q.05
Who receives my request?
One plumbing company that serves your area and does your type of job. Your request is not sold to a list, and you only pay that company, for work you approve.
Source: How dispatch works - Q.06
Why does hard water matter for my water heater?
Edmonton's water averaged 173.9 mg/L (10.2 gpg) in 2025, which the USGS rates hard; December averaged 186.9 mg/L, very hard. Scale builds up in heated tanks and shortens their life.
Source: EPCOR water quality reports · USGS