Night plumbing emergency in Montreal: 7 things to do before the plumber arrives
3am leak? The 7 moves you can make in 5 minutes to limit damage before a PSF plumber gets to your door.
· 6 min read
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Practical guides written by the CMMTQ plumbers who work Montreal every day. Emergency, drains, water heaters, renovation, prevention — the know-how we share while the truck is on its way.
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/ Water heater Water heater leaking: warning signs and when to replace it
Your water heater drips, hisses, or delivers lukewarm water? Complete guide to diagnose, repair or replace — with 2026 price ranges.
· 8 min read
/ Prevention Sewer backflow: the $400 valve that saves a $60,000 basement
Backwater valves are mandatory in Montreal for good reason. Everything on installation, maintenance, and available municipal subsidies.
· 7 min read
/ Diagnosis Hidden leak detection: catch it before it costs you $10,000
Ceiling stain, rising water bill, damp smell: 9 signs of a hidden leak and the tools a plumber uses to find it.
· 7 min read
/ Diagnosis Plumbing camera inspection: seeing 100ft of pipe without digging
The tool that replaced the excavator. When camera inspection is worth it, what we look for, and how to read the report.
· 6 min read
/ Renovation Bathroom renovation in Montreal: budget, timeline, and the 5 traps that blow it up
From walk-in showers to custom vanities: a realistic guide to cost, timeline, and the 5 mistakes that blow the budget.
· 10 min read
/ Unclogging Main drain clogged: 5 symptoms and why hydrojetting beats the snake
Toilet backing up, every drain slow, gurgling: your main drain is clogged. What to do, and why hydrojetting fixes what the snake pushes away.
· 7 min read
/ Commercial Commercial plumbing in Montreal: SLAs, preventive maintenance, emergencies
Restaurants, offices, retail: how to pick a plumbing partner that minimizes downtime and meets municipal code.
· 8 min read
/ Guide How to choose a good plumber in Montreal: 6 questions that cut the list
CMMTQ, RBQ, written quote, workmanship warranty: the markers that separate a real plumber from a patch-job guy.
· 6 min read
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