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Plumber for Water Leaks in Calgary.
When water shows up where it shouldn’t, your plumber for water leaks in Calgary is a licensed journeyman, never an apprentice. We find where the water is coming from, show you your options and agree the price with you before any work starts. The person who quotes your repair is the person who does the work.
Book a Leak Repair Visit
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Licensed Journeymen Only
Every job is done by a licensed Red Seal journeyman. No apprentices in your home.
Price Agreed First
You agree the price before any work starts.
One Person, Start to Finish
The technician who quotes your job is the one who does it.
Over 50 Years Combined
Our team brings over 50 years of combined experience.
Tell Us What Is Happening
Where Is the Water Coming From?
A stain on the ceiling or wall
Find it before mould does
A leak can be silent, so a stain may be the first sign you see. To check, make sure no water is running in the house and watch the water meter, usually where the water pipe comes into the house. If its dial keeps moving, there is likely a leak. Leaking pipes are one cause of mould, Health Canada says, so book a visit soon.
Under a sink
Turn the water off
A leak under a sink can come from the shut-off valves, the supply lines or the faucet’s own hoses. To find a slow drip, tape a sheet of newspaper flat on the cabinet floor and watch for a wet spot. If water is running, close the main water shut-off, usually in the basement near the water meter, and book a visit.
Around a toilet or tub
Shut it off, then call
A toilet has its own shut-off valve, usually on the wall behind or beside it. A tub or shower usually has none, so its water goes off at the main water shut-off, usually in the basement near the water meter. A bathtub faucet can leak unseen for a long time, the City says, because tubs are used often and are wet a lot. Book a visit to find it.
Basement floor or wall
Groundwater or a pipe
Water on a basement floor or wall can be groundwater seeping in through cracks and joints in the foundation. If you smell gas, or the water is above the electrical outlets, leave the house and call 911 from outside. Keep eavestroughs and downspouts clear so rain doesn’t run down the side of the house. If the water comes from a pipe, or you can’t tell where it comes from, book a visit.
Something else
Tell us what you see
If what you’re seeing isn’t listed here, call us, or describe it in the booking form and we will call you back during our hours. A licensed journeyman comes to your home to find the cause before any work starts.
A Licensed Plumber for Water Leaks in Calgary
Just noticed a dark spot in the ceiling below our bathroom and it looks like it’s getting bigger”
From a slow drip under a sink to water coming through a ceiling, our water leak repair is done by a licensed Red Seal journeyman. The Government of Alberta lists plumbing as a compulsory certification trade in Alberta’s plumber trade profile. Every technician we send holds both a plumbing and a gasfitter certificate.
Our plumbing leak detection in Calgary homes starts where the water shows: we find where it comes from, then repair or replace the failed pipe or shut-off valve. We also repair slab leaks (a leaking water pipe under a concrete floor) and buried water lines inside your home. For an underground water line outside your home, we work with contractors we trust and can connect you with the right professionals. We use parts from professional plumbing suppliers, and every one of our vans carries professional-grade tools for diagnosing the problem accurately.
If you need emergency leak repair, call us during our hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00) to book a visit. We offer same-day service when the schedule and the job allow; some jobs are booked for a later day, depending on the work and when suits you. The journeyman who finds the leak can fix it on the same visit whenever possible.
We fix leaks in homes across Calgary, and in Airdrie, Chestermere and Okotoks too. Home service is all we do. Below is what we fix, how your price is agreed and answers to common questions.
What We Find and Fix
Found at the source and fixed properly. We take care of:
Water leak detection
Pipe repair and replacement
Shut-off valve replacement
Frozen pipe thawing
Slab leak and buried water line repair inside the home
If water is backing up out of a drain rather than leaking from a pipe, that calls for clearing a backed-up drain. If the water is coming from your water heater, start with what to do about a leaking water heater.
Price Agreed First
How Your Price Is Agreed
We don’t give prices over the phone, because what a leak repair costs depends on the type of pipe and how hard it is to reach. A licensed technician comes to you, looks at the problem and gives you your options with a firm price before any work starts. The visit is $69.99, waived if you go ahead. Because the price is agreed first, there are no invoice surprises. Our typical range is in the questions below.
Financing through Financeit is available for a larger job. Ask us about it when you get your price.
Why Choose Jack’d Up Plumbing
Licensed Red Seal journeymen only, each holding a plumbing and a gasfitter certificate; never apprentices.
Your price presented and agreed before any work starts.
The person who quotes your job does the work.
A small, local team with over 50 years of combined experience.
Parts from professional plumbing suppliers, and professional-grade tools in every van.
What Customers Say.
- Kerry Graham-Perry★★★★★
Don was very professional and efficiently explained the options to our exterior hot/cold water faucet problem. He was able to replace the faucet during his first visit and double checked everything before he completed the job. Thanks.
Read the full review - Dana Lee★★★★★
Don was amazing to work with. We called Jack'd Up Plumbing because our sump pump broke. Don was extremely patient explaining all the different options on whether to repair or replace the pump. He went over the cost and longevity of each option. I would highly recommend Don for any plumbing or boiler needs you have!
Read the full review - lucio riccio★★★★★
Had maintenance completed on my boiler system. Don did a great job. Throughout the process Jacked Up was in constant communication regarding the appointment, arrival and costs. Pricing was reasonable. Work and service is outstanding!
Read the full review - Yael Schulz★★★★★
Within an hour of requesting help with a leak in our shower, Don arrived and completed necessary repairs. Quick, knowledgeable and friendly service. No surprises with respect to cost!
Read the full review - Brian Foley★★★★★
Alex came to check our furnace humidifier. Excellent service, really friendly guy and explained everything he had to do to set things right. Highly recommend Jack'D up.
Read the full review - Melanie Westman★★★★★
Alex was phenomenal and helped me so quickly and efficiently with my clogged drain. Would absolutely recommend this company for any plumbing needs!!
- Shannon Chalupiak★★★★★
Don was prompt, professional and accurate in his diagnosis and quote. We highly appreciated his honesty and ability to communicate the whole process along with the possibility of some additional work that may have come up depending on what they found once they started. This was helpful in easing our concerns as this was not a planned repair. We were also pleasantly surprised when this additional work was not needed. This was such a great experience that we are now looking forward to working with Don again in the next year to complete some planned work.
Read the full review - Eric Sun★★★★★
Jack’d Up Plumbing did a wonderful job. My installer, Alex, was professional, friendly, and got the work done properly. He explained things clearly and made sure everything was working before finishing. I really appreciate the quality of the work and would definitely recommend Jack’d Up Plumbing to others.
Read the full review - Guilherme Rizzo★★★★★
Don was very professional, honest, and friendly. He did a great job and took the time to explain everything clearly. He also gave me helpful maintenance tips and, after his inspection, he honestly said that no repairs were needed — only regular maintenance. I really appreciated that he didn’t try to upsell or push unnecessary services. It’s hard to find someone this trustworthy nowadays. Highly recommend!
Read the full review - Thomas StOnge★★★★★
Alex was super helpful with working through a quote for a boiler system upgrade. He walked me through some different options and considerations and was very knowledgeable.
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Plumber for Water Leaks in Calgary: Questions, Answered
(403) 800-0050A pipe leak repair typically costs $300 to $1,000, depending on the type of pipe and how hard it is to reach; more extensive repairs can cost more than $1,000. These figures are a general guide, so we don’t give prices over the phone: upgrades or code changes can move them, and some setups rule out the lowest starting option. A licensed technician comes to you, looks at the problem and gives you your options with a firm price before any work starts. The visit is $69.99, waived if you go ahead.
The City of Calgary’s leak guide says toilets and faucets are the most common sources of household leaks, though any fixture that uses water can eventually leak. It suggests comparing the reading on your water meter with the reading on your bill twice a year, to catch a difference a leak would cause. We fix leaking toilets and faucets too: see our toilet repairs and faucet repairs pages.
Yes. A burst pipe has split or broken open, and burst pipe repair in Calgary is part of our pipe leak work: we repair or replace the damaged pipe. First close your main water shut-off, then call us during our hours. Burst and leaking pipe calls pick up in late fall and winter.
Yes, we can help thaw frozen pipes. Because freezing can damage piping, we recommend having a professional assess the affected section to see whether it needs replacing. We can also help prevent future freezing with heat tracing, insulation and draining vulnerable lines, including outdoor hose bib lines. Heat tracing is a heating cable run along a pipe, and a hose bib is an outdoor tap.
If we can’t find or repair the leak without opening a wall or ceiling, we may need to open it. When we do, we make clean, square cuts so the later repair is easier, protect the area with drop cloths and clean up when the job is done. We don’t patch, paint or finish drywall: we leave drywall repairs to drywall professionals and focus on the plumbing.
It can be a leaking pipe, or it can be groundwater. If it comes from a pipe or a shut-off valve, a licensed journeyman finds the source and fixes it. We handle plumbing-related leaks, not cracked foundations or foundation repair. Where groundwater is seeping in, a sump pump system can often help: it collects groundwater and discharges it away from your home.
We replace main shut-off valves, and in many cases our pipe-freezing equipment lets us do it without involving the City of Calgary, avoiding additional fees and scheduling delays. The equipment freezes a plug of ice inside the pipe to hold the water back while we work. When the City does need to turn the water off at its outdoor service valve, we coordinate with the City and handle the scheduling, and the City’s fee is passed on to you. If the City’s service valve is leaking, the City’s service valves page says to report it online or call 311, and City crews investigate and repair it at no cost.
Most installations and repairs carry a one-year workmanship warranty, and a whole-house repipe or a main shut-off replacement carries three years. Parts carry the manufacturer's warranty, usually one to six years depending on the brand. Maintenance, such as a tank flush, is not warranted. Ask us about the warranty on your job.
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