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Plumbing Repair and General Plumbing in Oshawa

Residential and commercial plumbers for everything from a dripping faucet to a full plumbing relocation. Licensed, WSIB certified and BBB accredited, with seven fully stocked vans serving Oshawa, Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Clarington.

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What is general plumbing?

General plumbing covers the everyday repairs and installations that keep a home or business running: faucets, toilets, sinks, tubs and showers, shut-off valves, fridge lines, outdoor taps, water hammer, pressure reducing valves and electric water heaters. Hayes Plumbing and Bathroom Renovations has provided these services across Oshawa and Durham Region since 1961, for more than 10,000 clients from Newcastle to Pickering.

What this service includes

  • Faucet repair and replacement
  • Toilet repair and replacement
  • Sink, tub and shower installation
  • Tub and shower valve rough-in and replacement
  • Shut-off valve repair, replacement and installation
  • Fridge line installation and appliance hookups
  • Outdoor faucet repair and frost-free replacement
  • Plumbing relocation and rough-ins
  • Water hammer detection and repair
  • Electric water heater repair and replacement
  • PRV (pressure reducing valve) replacement
  • Backflow preventer installation, repair and testing for commercial properties
  • Laundry, kitchen and bathroom renovations, including accessible layouts
“The price was good the workmanship excellent. Our plumber was very knowledgable and friendly and made us feel that solving our issue was his main concern. Would definitely recommend!!”
John Shaw
Durham Region • Hayes Plumbing customer

Signs you need general plumbing

If you notice any of these, it is time to call a licensed plumber.

Call (905) 576-3043
  1. A faucet drips, a toilet runs or a tap has lost pressure.
  2. A shut-off valve under a sink or at the main will not close.
  3. Pipes bang or hammer when a tap or appliance shuts off.
  4. You are adding a fridge line, dishwasher or a new fixture.
  5. A basement washroom, laundry room or kitchen needs plumbing relocated or roughed in.
  6. A commercial washroom or restaurant fixture needs repair before an inspection.

Our general plumbing process

  1. Call or book online

    Tell us what is happening. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM, and a live operator answers after hours for urgent problems.

  2. On-site diagnosis

    A licensed plumber arrives in a fully stocked van, inspects the issue and identifies the cause.

  3. Written price

    You get the price in writing before work starts, with options where there are options.

  4. Done right the first time

    We complete the work, test it and clean up before we leave.

Trusted for general plumbing across Durham Region.

Call to book a visit or a free in-home estimate.

Hayes Plumbing service van

Family owned in Oshawa since 1961

Licensed and accountable

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 plumbing repair cost in Oshawa?

Most general plumbing repairs are quoted after a quick diagnosis. Our 2026 Oshawa plumbing cost guide lists common jobs such as appliance hookups at $150 to $300 and drain cleaning at $150 to $400. Fixtures we supply are priced separately, and we work with Moen, Kohler, American Standard, Riobel and Mirolin. We confirm the price in writing before we start.

General Plumbing FAQs

Common questions about general plumbing in Oshawa and Durham Region.

Yes. Hayes Plumbing serves homeowners, landlords, restaurants, offices, retail and industrial properties across Durham Region. Commercial work includes backflow preventer installation and testing, riser replacements and washroom upgrades.

Both. We carry a full line of leading-brand fixtures and faucets at competitive pricing, and we also install fixtures that clients supply themselves.

Pricing depends on the service, access, parts and urgency. Use the 2026 Oshawa and Durham Region plumbing cost guide for planning ranges, then request a site-specific estimate. Estimates are free.

Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Ajax, Pickering, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Clarington, Port Perry and Uxbridge, dispatched from 448 Ritson Rd. South in Oshawa.

Yes. Our plumbers are licensed, the company is WSIB certified and BBB accredited, and we are members of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.

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