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Plumbing Water Filtration & Purification Waterproofing Drain Services
Address:
390 Lake Ave Hamilton , ON L8E3A2
Owner/Manager:
Rob Birnie
Hours:
24 Hours

Birnie Thos R & Sons Ltd

Company Profile

Thos R Birnie & Sons Ltd is a Family owned, full service Plumbing, Drain & Water Conditioning Company. We aim to provide the best customer experience through superior workmanship, quality products, and peace of mind service. From the early 1920’s to now we have been at the forefront of every major change in the plumbing and drain industry, and take great strides to continue to ensure that our customers receive the service they have come to expect from generation to generation.
In 1921 John...

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Servicing:

Hamilton

Oakville

Burlington

Dundas

Ancaster

Brantford

Caledonia

Stoney Creek

Milton

Grimsby

St. Catharine's

Niagara Falls

Niagara On The Lake

Brantford

Paris

Hagersville

Flamborough

Waterdown

Freelton

Welland

Fonthill

Port Dalhousie

Morriston

Binbrook

Smithville

Reviews for Birnie Thos R & Sons Ltd

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7

Had my rented unit with a repeat problem of both toilets not flushing. The service right from the telephone call through to the after-service follow up call has been very good. The plumber was on time, clean, helpful, courteous, took off his shoes, etc. I could not have asked for anything more from a customer service stand point. My one complaint would be the pricing. $255 for 2 flapper valves and one handle seems a bit high to me. I was expecting in the $150 range, maybe $200. Since I know the valves at Canadian Tire to be around $20, the bill shocked me. I would be happy to use them again, but would certainly shop around for better pricing before committing.

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$255.00

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10

The technician, David, was very thorough, explaining everything to me and offering me a list of the services that could be performed. I choose the service that included videoing the main line, which proved to be very advantageous as the line was clogged with grease, which we could see with the camera. David worked long and hard to clear the line as he and I did not want to have to use the hydrosrub option to clean the line, which is the most expensive option. He discovered we have 'bellies' in our line which meant hydroscrubbing would not have helped. After a couple of hours of effort, David managed to clear the line. Because of the bellies, I had a locate done which will aid in locating and repairing the bellies in the line. I plan to have Birnie's do the plumbing work for us as we are about to start some kitchen renovations.

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Approximate cost of services:
$800.00

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8

I am pleased with the service provided by David K. He was professional, informative, and wanted to make sure that I understood all the options before he started the work. He worked happily in a very stinky environment! He cleaned everything thoroughly and ensured that the work was complete. I know that the prices are set by the company, not the technician, and I find the prices high, but the quality of work is good.

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Approximate cost of services:
$350.00

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10

Our story begins with a horrible sewer smell wafting through our home and our drains making gurgling noises when we would flush. Birnie & Sons sent a technician within 24hrs. Bryce was professional, patient and informative. He completed the job in a few hours. He was fabulous to followup with us the following day. Thanks Bryce and Birnie & Sons!

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Approximate cost of services:
$500.00

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10

David K turned a plumbing installation into an experience. He is highly professional, knowledgeable, and excited about plumbing. It was a real treat to have him install a washer hookup for us. He explained options regarding bringing the pipes straight up vs. a laundry box and made it a "plumbing work of art". I have never seen anyone so excited about plumbing, he was great! My wife thinks she heard him actually singing about the job as he was going about things. I highly recommend Thos R Birnie & Sons and we would not hesitate to call again, and we will ask for David, to be sure.

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Approximate cost of services:
$850.00

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10

Very happy with the service call. Technician David K arrived on time and made sure I understood the options before proceeding with the work. He completed the job and cleaned the work area in acceptable time. There were no hidden costs and ensured my satisfaction with the work completed before leaving. For such a disgusting problem, David was a professional solution.

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Approximate cost of services:
$450.00

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10

We were very pleased with the work we received from all the employees . The had to dig up our laundry room floor, replace the sewer line,install a lining in the crawl space , install a back water valve and put in a new liner from the house to the city property line. The job was completed on time, the crews were professional, polite and very patient with our questions.

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Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00

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10

This company is AMAZING! The emergency response is excellent and Bryce (who was at my home most recently) is not only incredibly skilled and professional, but also very reassuring in terms of dealing with a crisis. I highly recommend this company and suggest to all whom I know to become a "service member" with Thos Birnie because it is worth every cent up front for the great service you get going forward.

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Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00

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9

This job was handled very well despite complications. All installers were friendly, courteous, and on time. Work was done very well to our knowledge. Clean up was great. At the end with a tiny leak and question regarding damaged door, it did require some persistance on our part to have this resolved. However, overall we are pleased and will likely use Birnie's again. Thanks :) ps. Gift basket to say " Thanks for Business" was an awesome surprise!

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Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00

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10

I would give this company a 5+ for service. Very happy with the guys that completed the work at my home. In terms of efficiency and being on time I have no complaints. I was very satisfied with everything from the initial consultation to the completion of the job.

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Approximate cost of services:
$9,500.00

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Company Profile

Thos R Birnie & Sons Ltd is a Family owned, full service Plumbing, Drain & Water Conditioning Company. We aim to provide the best customer experience through superior workmanship, quality products, and peace of mind service. From the early 1920’s to now we have been at the forefront of every major change in the plumbing and drain industry, and take great strides to continue to ensure that our customers receive the service they have come to expect from generation to generation.
In 1921 John Birnie came from Scotland looking for work and started John Birnie Sewer and Cement. In 1946 his son Thos (pronounced Thomas) took on the business in his name. Since that time the business has continued in the Birnie family and is now operated by his sons and grandsons
In today’s ever changing market it is hard to find a company that is longstanding and established like ours. This doesn’t come from poor customer service, our customer’s know that Birnie knows Plumbing and Drains and we will work extremely hard to solve any issue that we are faced with. Our aim is to continue providing exceptional service day and night for the satisfaction of our clients and continue the family tradition with the next generation (see picture above).

Some company’s may say that they are experts in the field, but when our original Business licence is 0002 (see licence above). There are few who can compare.

Give us a try; I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. We value all of our customers and understand how to give great service and have it last for a lifetime

We specialize in Plumbing, Drains, Water Conditioning, Underground Pipe Rehabilitation (Sewer Re-Lining), and Waterproofing.

Our Mission:
To be the best by exceeding our customer’s expectations
With Integrity, Determination and Compassion
To Strive for Excellence in our Industry
To Improve ourselves, our Business, and our World

Products & Services

Products
Bio-One – This is an environmentally friendly product that does not harm your drains. It’s a fantastic drain maintainer. Harben Hydro Scrubbers – This removes any debris, grease, or blockage in your drains using high volumes of water at a controlled pressure. Formadrain – Sewer Relining product – we are the first company to bring this product to Ontario and the first Company in the golden horseshoe area to start Sewer Relining – Your sewer will be working within 3 Hours. Permaliner – Sewer Relining Product – It’s never good to have 1 relining product so we have 2 fantastic products to give you options. Noritz Tankless Heaters – We are an approved Noritz Tankless hot water installer Kinetico Water Conditioning – We are a top Kinetico dealer in Canada for all your softening and filtration needs
Services
Full Service Plumbing & Complete Drain Services. Repair and Replacement of all Water Lines, Drain Lines, and Fixtures. Sewer and Drain Relining and Replacement Sewer back water valve installations Waterline upgrades from lead to copper, or increased pressure Drain line video inspection and locating Full Basement Waterproofing Kinetico Softener and R/O installation and repair Well and Sump Pump repair and replacement Backflow Certified for surveys, and testing
Brands
Noritz, Kinetico, and many more
Styles
We book a time that is convenient for our clients and call when on the way. We will also call a mobile number should the customer need to do running around prior to our arrival We give an upfront price that is agreed on before the work is done. This saves the customer money and gives peace of mind as they know the price before we start. We warranty our work . We stand behind all work that is performed.
Specialties
Plumbing Drain Cleaning , Drain Re-lining and trenchless technology, Waterproofing with a Lifetime warranty, Waterline upgrades, Whole home water Conditioning

Credentials & Financial Information

YEAR ESTABLISHED
1946
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
30
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Cheque, Visa, Master Card, American Express
LICENSES
Master Plumber Master Drain Layer Ministry Of The Environment Well Tech 4 OWWA Cross Connection S
MEMBERSHIPS
OPIA – Ontario Plumber Inspector’s Association OGWA – Ontario Groundwater Association CWQA – Canad
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
PROJECT RATE
Agreed Upon Prior to the Start of the Job
WRITTEN CONTRACT PROVIDED
Yes

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