24 Hour Emergency Plumber in Oshawa and Durham Region
Plumbing problems never come at a convenient time. A live operator answers around the clock and a licensed Hayes Plumbing technician is dispatched from Oshawa to Ajax, Whitby, Pickering, Newcastle, Bowmanville, Courtice and across Durham Region.
Emergency plumbing is urgent, any-hour service for problems that are causing damage right now: burst or leaking pipes, sewer and drain backups, overflowing toilets, failed sump pumps and no hot water in cold weather. Hayes Plumbing answers (905) 576-3043 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a live operator, because customers facing an emergency do not want to leave a message.
What this service includes
Burst, frozen and leaking supply pipes
Sewer and main drain backups
Overflowing or blocked toilets
Failed sump pumps and basement flooding
Water heater leaks and no hot water
Shut-off valve failures and water hammer
Residential and commercial emergency calls
“We had an emergency plumbing issue, Hayes was recommended to us. Andrew came within 2 hours to fix the issue. Great customer service and pricing. Thank you so much!”
Nicole Morais
Durham Region • Hayes Plumbing customer
Signs you need an emergency plumber
If you notice any of these, it is time to call a licensed plumber.
Licensed plumbers, WSIB certified, BBB accredited and members of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.
Written pricing
Free in-home estimates and the price in writing before any work starts.
Local since 1961
Founded in Oshawa by Brian Hayes in 1961, with seven fully stocked service vehicles across Durham Region.
24/7 live operator
A real person answers emergency calls around the clock and dispatches from Oshawa.
How much does an emergency plumber cost in Oshawa?
Emergency plumbing pricing depends on the problem, access, parts and urgency, so we quote each repair after diagnosis rather than from a chart. Emergency calls outside regular business hours may carry additional charges, which we explain before a technician is dispatched. For planning ranges on the repairs that follow, such as drain cleaning at $150 to $400 or leak and drain line repair at $500 to $10,000, see our 2026 Oshawa plumbing cost guide.
Common questions about 24/7 emergency plumbing in Oshawa and Durham Region.
Burst pipes, active leaks, sewer backups, overflowing toilets, no hot water in cold weather and any plumbing issue causing immediate water damage should be treated as emergencies. If you are unsure, call and the operator will help you decide.
Yes. Hayes Plumbing offers 24/7 emergency phone support and dispatch for Oshawa, Ajax, Whitby, Pickering, Clarington, Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and nearby Durham Region communities.
Shut off the nearest fixture valve or the main water valve, move valuables away from the leak, keep people and pets away from any wastewater, avoid chemical drain cleaners and call (905) 576-3043 so the team can advise on the next step.
Calls outside regular business hours may carry additional charges. We explain any additional charge before dispatching, and the repair itself is quoted in writing before work begins.
Yes. Every Hayes Plumbing technician is a licensed plumber. The company is WSIB certified, BBB accredited and has served Durham Region from Oshawa since 1961.
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