Take a behind-the-scenes look at Barrie’s local plumbing experts, Plumbtech Plumbing. You can count on these plumbers to answer the call to fix leaks, repair and/or replace fixtures, and make your plumbing work the way it’s supposed to.
In Barrie and the surrounding area, it’s the experts at Plumbtech Plumbing, men and women that have become a team over 35-plus years. They live in the community and know the issues that are unique to each one, in Simcoe County, Muskoka, Parry Sound, New Tecumseth, and Nicolston.
Whether you live in the city or the country, Plumbtech is there to help with a new build, renovation, older home, or cottage. They know different codes and bylaws for most municipalities.
They’re with you from the first phone call, even if it’s after-hours, weekends, or holidays, a live person will be there to answer the phone. Plumbtech maintains a 24-hour emergency service, seven days a week.
From leaks to plugged drains, and/or sewer issues, if there is a pipe, Plumbtech can deal with it. They are highly skilled in all aspects of plumbing.
Plumbtech has highly qualified and licenced journeymen that take care of all the plumbing. Some have chosen to specialize in areas such as backflow installation and testing which requires additional training and certification.
They are experienced plumbers who can provide a wide variety of services ranging from cottage plumbing to homes and condos, bathroom and kitchen renovations, commercial businesses (retail, restaurants, apartment/condominium buildings), existing and new builds, rural and municipal as well as custom homes.
All journeymen plumbers are required to update their certifications on regularly. They also work with apprentices who are undergoing five years, and 9,000 hours of on-the-job training. Apprentices are also required to take college or industry courses in plumbing.
Plumbtech employs just under 20 people, from journeymen plumbers to office staff. They range in age. All employees are fully trained in health and safety and are up-to-date in all seven categories.
They can diagnose and even run a video camera through the drain pipes to pinpoint where the trouble is and record it. The drain has to be cleared before a camera can be sent through it. Diagnosis can be accomplished most of the time without putting holes in your floor or walls or digging up your yard to find the problem.
If the issue is outside, Plumbtech can arrange for excavation contractors to prepare for Plumbtech to do the water services and sewer installation. Plumbtech works with nine different plumbing suppliers as well as a variety of qualified subcontractors such as painters, drywallers, carpenters, tile setters, electricians, custom-glass shower door installers, heating contractors, renovators, window installers, roofers, and more.
Referrals can be provided. Plumbtech also has contacts with the city and can help expedite various projects.
The plumbing company is community-minded and supports numerous organizations such as Youth Haven, Hospice Simcoe, Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka, youth sports teams, golf tournaments, Christmas Cheer, Ontario Truck and Tractor Pulling competition, the Barrie Film Festival, Midland Buttertart Festival, and more.
Estimates are free. Plumbtech provides written quotes detailing a breakdown of the work involved, the materials, and the labour required to avoid discrepancies for all major jobs. Some smaller jobs receive a verbal quote which is also provided free of charge.
Rather than a flat rate, Plumbtech believes it’s more fair to their customers to charge an hourly rate. While Plumbtech does not work with gas, in-floor heating, or sprinkler systems, they have worked alongside enough trades to be able make a referral for anything that is not handled in–house.
The next time, you find yourself with a plumbing leak, plugged drain, pump failure, worn-out or broken fixture, or if you’re considering a renovation, call Barrie’s best plumber, Plumbtech, at 705-722-7209.
