MAMBA DRAINAGE SERVICES
Plumbing Contractor Vancouver
Full-service Vancouver plumbing contractor. Repairs, installs, renovations, emergency response. Red Seal certified plumbers + certified gas fitter on staff. $5M liability, full WCB.
Plumbing repair, fixtures, hot water, gas, renovation, leak detection. 24/7 emergency. (778) 961-0824.
Plumbing Services for Vancouver Homes & Commercial Properties
Mamba is a full-service plumbing contractor across Greater Vancouver. Repairs, fixture installs, hot water systems, gas line work, pipe replacement and repipes, leak detection, renovation rough-in, and 24/7 emergency response. Red Seal certified plumbers and a certified gas fitter on staff – no subbing gas-side work to third parties.
Common plumbing scopes we handle:
Plumbing repair – leaky pipes, failed fixtures, frozen pipe response, supply line issues, drain repairs. See our plumbing repair page for the full repair scope and leak detection for hidden leaks.
Hot water systems – tank install, tankless conversion, heat pump water heaters, water heater repair, gas + electric. See hot water tank service.
Fixtures and finishes – toilet repair and replacement, faucet repair and faucet installation, shower repair, garburator installation, kitchen and bathroom sink work.
Pipe replacement and repipes – Poly B replacement (most common Vancouver repipe), galvanized to PEX or copper, cast iron stack replacement, spot repairs. See pipe replacement and our trenchless service line for water service work.
Gas line – new appliance installs, gas leak detection, gas line modification for renovations, FortisBC coordination. See gas line repair.
Renovation plumbing – bathroom renovation rough-in and finish, kitchen reno coordination with your GC.
Emergency response – burst pipes, sewer backups, ruptured water heaters, gas smell. See emergency plumber service. Phones answered 24/7 at (778) 961-0824.
Residential Plumbing - Heritage Homes to Modern Condos
Vancouver’s housing stock is a plumbing diversity playground. Pre-1960 East Van homes with galvanized supply lines pinholing from internal rust. 1978-1995 Surrey and Burnaby builds with Poly B supply on the insurance no-renew list. Pre-1985 cast iron drain stacks corroding at hub joints. 2018+ East Fraser Lands condos with PEX-A behind drywall and shared horizontal stacks.
Each era fails its own way. We carry replacement parts for every era on every truck – Moen 1225 cartridges (modern fixtures), Sioux Chief retro-fit closet flanges (heritage), Uponor PEX-A press fittings (repipes), brass Watts pressure-reducing valves (high-pressure neighborhoods), Korky and Fluidmaster toilet kits.
Common repair scenarios: dripping kitchen faucet ($159-$269 cartridge swap), running toilet ($159-$249 fill valve rebuild), wobbling toilet ($189-$429 wax seal + flange), no hot water ($179-$269 thermocouple replacement), behind-wall leak ($389-$1,489 locate + repair).
Bigger projects: full Poly B repipe ($9,800-$16,500 typical 2,200 sq ft home), galvanized-to-copper repipe ($14,500-$24,000), tankless water heater conversion ($3,800-$6,500), bathroom renovation plumbing ($2,989-$6,989).
Standard arrival 30-60 minutes inside Vancouver and Burnaby. Same-day booking on most non-emergencies. 24/7 emergency dispatch.
Commercial Plumbing - Restaurants, Strata, Office, Industrial
Commercial plumbing is a different operational game. After-hours scheduling, multiple stakeholders, certificates of service for insurance and compliance, larger fixture counts, more demanding response windows.
Restaurants. Quarterly kitchen-stack hydrojet, grease trap coordination, emergency response during service hours, gas line work for new cooking equipment (certified gas fitter in-house). After-hours and overnight scheduling standard. See commercial plumbing.
Strata buildings. Common-area maintenance, shared stack jetting, unit-level coordination through property management, reserve fund study support. Certificates of service for strata records. $5M general liability.
Retail and office. Restroom fixture maintenance, hot water systems, drainage. Coordinated through property management for portfolio-wide service. Tiered annual contract pricing for 3+ site portfolios.
Industrial and warehouse. Loading dock drainage, washbay drains, large-volume hot water, gas service for facility operations.
Documentation included on every commercial visit: certificate of service within 24 hours, photo logs, written cause-and-condition reports, insurance-ready documentation packages, City compliance certificates.
All Plumbing Services Mamba Offers
Plumbing Repair
Leaky pipes, fixture failures, frozen pipe response, supply line issues. See plumbing repair page.
Hot Water Tank / Water Heater
Gas, electric, tankless, heat pump. Install + replace + repair. Same-day on most failures. See hot water tank service.
Toilet Repair & Installation
Clogged, leaking, running, wobbling, wax seal, flange, full replacement. See toilet service.
Faucet Repair & Installation
Moen, Delta, Kohler, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Brizo cartridges and supply. See faucet repair + faucet installation.
Shower Repair & Installation
Cartridge, valve body, diverter, head, hand-held, pan, drain. Most jobs without breaking tile. See shower service.
Garburator / Garbage Disposal
InSinkErator and Waste King install + repair + removal. See garburator service.
Kitchen & Bathroom Sink Repair
Drain clear, P-trap, supply lines, sink install, heritage restoration. See sink repair.
Leak Detection
Acoustic, thermal imaging, pressure isolation. Slab leaks, behind-wall, drain leaks. See leak detection.
Pipe Replacement / Repipe
Poly B repipe, galvanized to PEX or copper, cast iron stack, spot repair. See pipe replacement.
Trenchless Water Line / Sewer
No-dig replacement, pipe bursting, CIPP lining, lead service line. See trenchless service.
Gas Line Repair & Install
Certified gas fitter, new appliance install, gas leak detection, FortisBC coordination. See gas line repair.
Frozen Pipe Repair
Emergency thaw, burst-pipe repair, heat-trace install, frost-free hose bibs. See frozen pipe service.
Bathroom Renovation Plumbing
Rough-in, fixture install, City permits, GC coordination. See bathroom reno plumbing.
24/7 Emergency Plumber
Live dispatch, 30-60 minute response, burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures. See emergency plumber.
Commercial Plumbing
Restaurants, strata, retail, industrial. $5M liability, certified gas fitter. See commercial plumbing.
Why Vancouver Chooses Mamba as Plumbing Contractor
Stocked Trucks - First-Visit Fixes
Cartridges, fill valves, wax seals, supply lines, common shut-offs, hot water tanks (40/50 gal), sump pumps. ~90% of residential calls finish on first visit.
Certified Gas Fitter In-House
BC requires certified gas fitters. We have one on staff – no subbing the gas-side work. Single accountability, faster install.
Heritage & Modern Specialists
Pre-1960 galvanized to 2024 PEX-A, every era of Vancouver housing stock. We carry parts for them all.
24/7 Dispatch + Insurance Documentation
Live human dispatch around the clock. Insurance-ready documentation included on every job. $5M liability, full WCB. 86 reviews, 4.9 stars.
Vancouver Plumbing Service Price Ranges (Quick Reference)
Plumbing repair diagnostic: $169-$229.
Faucet cartridge swap: $159-$269.
Toilet repair (running, leaking, clogged): $159-$329.
Shower cartridge replacement: $219-$389.
Hot water tank install (gas, 40-50 gal): $1,489-$2,189.
Tankless water heater conversion: $3,800-$6,500.
Garburator install: $389-$789.
Leak detection diagnostic: $189-$389.
Poly B whole-house repipe (typical 2,200 sq ft): $9,800-$16,500.
Gas line install (single appliance): $789-$2,489.
Bathroom renovation plumbing (full): $2,989-$6,989.
Emergency call-out: $189-$289 plus repair.
After-hours premium: $99.
Plumbing emergency, installation, or full renovation? Full-service Vancouver plumbing contractor with 24/7 dispatch.
9 Plumbing Tips Every Vancouver Homeowner Needs
- Know where your main shut-off is BEFORE the emergency. Usually basement, on incoming supply. Tag it, photo it, share with everyone in the household.
- Test the main shut-off twice a year. Close it (rotate clockwise), open a kitchen tap, verify water stops within 5-10 seconds. Replace if it doesn’t fully close.
- Replace rubber supply lines with braided stainless. $25 per fixture. Cheapest insurance in the house.
- Set water pressure to 65-70 PSI house-wide. City pressure runs 80-110 PSI in some neighborhoods. PRV install pays back in fixture longevity.
- Don’t ignore phantom flushes or running toilets. Wastes $40-$80/month in water. $159-$249 fill valve + flapper rebuild fixes it.
- Get a Poly B repipe quote if your home has it. BC insurance is tightening no-renew lists on Poly B. Plan repipe before policy renewal.
- Replace hot water tank anode at year 6. $129-$229 anode swap doubles remaining tank life. Most homeowners never do it.
- Don’t DIY gas work. BC code requires Red Seal certified gas fitters. DIY voids insurance and risks lives.
- Document repairs for resale. Certificates of work emailed at every Mamba job – valuable property file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Full plumbing contractor scope: repairs, hot water systems, fixtures (toilet/faucet/shower/garburator/sinks), leak detection, pipe replacement and repipes, trenchless water line, gas line work, frozen pipes, bathroom renovation, 24/7 emergency, commercial. See the services list above.
Yes – Red Seal certified plumbers and certified gas fitter on staff. $5M general liability, full WCB. Documentation emailed at every job completion.
30-60 minute response inside Vancouver and Burnaby. 90 minutes typical out to Richmond, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster. Live human dispatch 24/7 at (778) 961-0824.
Yes – restaurants, strata, retail, industrial. $5M liability, certified gas fitter, after-hours scheduling standard. See commercial plumbing page.
Yes – certified gas fitter on staff. New appliance install, gas leak detection, FortisBC coordination, City permits. See gas line repair.
Yes – rough-in and finish coordination with your GC. See bathroom renovation plumbing.
Yes – whole-house repipes are routine. Poly B replacement typical $9,800-$16,500 for a 2,200 sq ft home. Galvanized-to-PEX similar. See pipe replacement.
Yes – cartridges (Moen, Delta, Kohler, Grohe), fill valves and flappers, wax seals, supply lines, shut-off valves, hot water tanks (40 and 50 gal), sump pumps (Zoeller, Liberty). ~90% of residential calls finish on first visit.
Certificate of work emailed at job completion. Insurance-ready documentation for emergencies. City of Vancouver permits and inspection certificates for installs and renos. Strata-ready certificates for commercial work.
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QUALITY IS OUR GAME
Mamba Drainage strives to deliver excellence one client at a time by upholding our core values throughout our services. We believe honest and meaningful work creates and sustains the foundation for exceptional client relations.