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Plumbing leads in Canada
Plumbing requests start with the problem: a leak or burst pipe, a clogged drain, a water heater, a fixture to install, the sewer line or a sump pump. If water is leaking, the homeowner is also asked whether they’ve managed to shut it off, so you know how urgent the call is before you connect.
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Page reviewed September 11, 2026
What a plumbing lead shows you
Every {lower} request answers these questions before it reaches you. Follow-up questions appear only when an earlier answer calls for them.
Homeowners also mark where the work is (kitchen, bathroom, basement, laundry, outside or the whole house) and how soon they need someone. A fixture swap planned for next month and a basement leak happening now arrive as clearly different leads, and your preferences decide which reach you.
What’s going on?
- Leak or burst pipe
- Clogged drain or toilet
- Water heater
- Install or replace a fixture
- Sewer or main line
- Sump pump or backwater valve
- Something else
Is water leaking right now?
Follow-upAsked when the answer to “What’s going on?” is “Leak or burst pipe”, “Water heater”, “Sewer or main line” or “Sump pump or backwater valve”.
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
Have you been able to shut the water off?
Follow-upAsked when the answer to “Is water leaking right now?” is “Yes”.
- Yes
- No
- I can’t find the shut-off
Where in the home?
Optional- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Basement or utility room
- Laundry
- Outside
- Whole house
Every request also includes
- When the work is needed
- Emergency / as soon as possible
- Within a few days
- Within a few weeks
- Flexible / still planning
- Budget range, if the homeowner picks one
- Up to $250
- $250–$500
- $500–$1,000
- $1,000–$2,500
- $2,500 and up
Amounts in CAD.
- Project summary
- A short description of the job in the homeowner’s own words.
- General location
- The city or postal area. The exact address is shared only after you connect.
- Photos
- Up to 6 optional photos. Before you connect, you see how many were added.
Services you can choose
When you set up your profile, pick the ones you do and mark the rest as not for you.
- Plumbers
- Emergency Plumbers
- Plumbing Repair
- Plumbing Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Clogged Drains
- Sewer Repair
- Sewer Line Replacement
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Backwater Valve Installation
- Sump Pump Installation
- Sump Pump Repair
- Water Heater Installation
- Water Heater Repair
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Faucet Repair
- Toilet Repair
- Sink Installation
- Shower Plumbing
- Bathtub Plumbing
- Water Leak Detection
- Pipe Repair
- Frozen Pipes
- Water Main Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Filtration
- Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Well Services
- Septic Services
- Septic Tank Installation
- Septic Tank Cleaning & Pumping
- Water Treatment
- Water Testing
What plumbing leads cost
LokalMatch sets lead prices by service and location. You see the price of each lead before you decide, and you pay only when you choose to connect.
See how leads workCurrent lead price
Pricing is set per request.
- We haven’t published a standard price for plumbing leads yet. You see the price of each lead before you decide, and you pay only when you choose to connect.
Licensing notes by province
These notes come from our provincial permit guides, which homeowners read before they hire. They summarize official sources and aren’t legal advice.
Alberta
Plumber is a compulsory certification trade, and plumbing work falls under the Safety Codes Act permit system.
Sources: Tradesecrets – Compulsory certification trades · Alberta – Permits and Alberta’s safety code system
British Columbia
Plumbing permits come from your local government. Plumber is not on SkilledTradesBC’s list of compulsory trades, so ask about the plumber’s credentials and verify any certificate with SkilledTradesBC.
Sources: Province of BC – Building or renovation permits · Victoria – Plumbing permits · SkilledTradesBC – Skilled Trades Certification (compulsory trades)
Manitoba
Plumbing permits are issued by the same authority that handles building permits for your location: your municipality, your planning district or ITS.
New Brunswick
Plumbers need a New Brunswick certificate of qualification and must work for a licensed plumbing contractor, and a plumbing contractor must buy the plumbing permit before work starts.
Sources: New Brunswick – Plumbing licences · New Brunswick – Plumbing permits
Construction electrician and plumber are compulsory occupations among those designated under New Brunswick’s Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act.
Sources: New Brunswick – Fast facts about skilled trades (designated occupations)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Construction electrician and residential electrician are among the province’s compulsory trades. Plumber is not on the compulsory list, so ask about the plumber’s certification and check it in the registry.
Sources: Newfoundland and Labrador – Compulsory certification of designated occupations · Newfoundland and Labrador – Tradesperson registry
Nova Scotia
Construction electrician, plumber, oil heat system technician, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, and sheet metal worker are among Nova Scotia’s compulsory certified trades. When you hire, ask about qualifications and ask to see the tradesperson’s identification card.
Sources: Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency – Compulsory certified trades
Ontario
Plumber is a compulsory trade in Ontario: the person doing the work must hold a valid certificate or be a registered apprentice. Plumbing permits come from the municipality; in Toronto, plumbing and drain work related to a renovation needs a City plumbing permit.
Sources: Skilled Trades Ontario – Work in the compulsory trades · Toronto – Related plumbing and drain permits
Prince Edward Island
Trade certification for plumbers is compulsory in Prince Edward Island.
Sources: Job Bank (Government of Canada) – Plumber in Prince Edward Island: requirements
Quebec
Plumbing and heating contractors are qualified and licensed by the CMMTQ on behalf of the Quebec government. Only give plumbing work to a contractor holding the licence.
Sources: RBQ – Plumbing: licence · CMMTQ – Our qualification mandate (in French)
Saskatchewan
TSASK enforces plumbing rules except in Regina, Saskatoon, Lloydminster and the Global Transportation Hub, which have their own jurisdiction. Where TSASK is responsible, a permit can be issued to a journeyperson plumber or a registered contractor that employs one. Plumber is a compulsory trade.
Sources: TSASK – Plumbing · SATCC – Frequently asked questions
How matching works
Requests are matched by published rules that are the same for every pro.
How we rank and match pros- You receive a request only for services you offer and haven’t excluded, in the areas you serve.
- Your account must be active, with your email address and phone number verified, and you must be accepting new requests within the daily or weekly limits you set.
- Requests reach you only with timings you accept, such as emergencies, and budgets that aren’t clearly outside the range you work in.
- When more pros fit than a lead allows, we give more weight to an exact service match, how directly you cover the area, verification, how quickly you reply and, once you have at least three published reviews, your rating. Never to who pays more.
- Each lead goes to a limited number of pros, and you see that number before you decide.
Invalid leads and refunds
If a lead turns out to be invalid, you can ask for a refund review from your dashboard. We look at each request and let you know the outcome. A lead may qualify when:
- The contact details are wrong or don't work.
- It duplicates a lead you already received.
- It isn't a real request for work.
- It's outside the services or areas you listed.
Verification you’ll need
Before you receive leads, you confirm your business email and phone number with one-time codes. Business registration, licence and insurance details are optional during sign-up; once our team checks them, your profile shows what was verified and when.
Contact details verified
You confirm your business email and phone number with one-time codes. This is required before you receive leads.
Business registration checked
Our team reviews the registration details you provide.
Licence and insurance checked
Where your trade calls for a licence or insurance, we review what you provide.
Verification shows which details were checked and when. It isn’t a guarantee of workmanship, and it can’t be bought.
Read how verification worksGetting set up for plumbing work
- Plumbing certification is compulsory in several provinces. Add your certificate or licence during sign-up so our team can check it.
- If you don’t do sewer or main-line work, mark those services as not for you.
- How quickly you reply is part of how we rank pros, so keep notifications on and pause new leads when your schedule is full.
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