Kawartha Lakes Plumbers - 24/7 Emergency Plumber
Burst pipe at midnight, sewage in the basement drain, no water from the well on a long weekend — when you need an emergency plumber in Kawartha Lakes, UltraStream answers the phone and sends a licensed plumber the same day, 24 hours a day. From century homes in Lindsay to lakeside cottages in Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls, one call covers drains, wells, septic, water heaters, boilers, and frozen pipes.
Emergency Plumbing Services in Kawartha Lakes — Day, Night and Long Weekends
A plumbing emergency in Kawartha Lakes rarely waits for business hours, and the nearest 24 hour plumber is often an hour away. UltraStream's licensed plumbers are based in Lindsay and on call around the clock for Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Omemee, Woodville, Dunsford, Little Britain, Cameron, and the lake roads between them. When you call, you speak to a person, not a voicemail; you get a real arrival window based on where our nearest truck is, not a promise; and you get told what to shut off while you wait. Most emergency calls are reached the same day, often within a few hours.
Burst Pipes, Frozen Lines and Major Leaks
Water pouring through a ceiling, a tap that ran dry overnight at −25 °C, a supply line split behind a wall. Shut the main valve and call — we thaw frozen lines with electric equipment, replace the burst section the same visit, and fix the reason it froze. Full details on our frozen and burst pipe repair page, including what to do in the first thirty minutes.
Sewer Backup, Septic Alarm and Flooded Basement
Sewage in the basement floor drain, a sewage pump alarm at midnight, or a sump pump that quit in the spring thaw with water rising. Stop using water, kill the breaker if the pit is overflowing, and call. We clear the main drain, pump the septic tank if it's full, and get the pump running before the damage spreads.
No Hot Water, No Heat, No Water
A leaking water heater, a boiler that won't fire in January, or a well pump that's gone silent with a houseful of guests. All three are same-day calls — a cold house turns into frozen pipes within hours, and a leaking tank floods the utility room. Gas and propane work is done by TSSA-certified technicians, 24 hours a day.
What To Do Before the Emergency Plumber Arrives
The first ten minutes decide how much damage you're left with. Do these in order, then call (705) 230-7871 — we'll walk you through anything specific to your system while the truck is on its way.
Shut Off the Main Water Valve
Usually where the main water line enters the basement, or at the pressure tank on a well system. Turn it clockwise until it stops. For a single fixture, the shut-off under the sink or behind the toilet may be enough.
Turn Off the Water Heater and Pumps
With the water off, a tank can overheat — switch the breaker for an electric heater, or set a gas or propane unit to "vacation" or "pilot." If a sump or sewage pit is overflowing or the well pump is running dry, cut those breakers too; a pump running against a closed line burns out in minutes.
Stop Using Water — Every Fixture
For a sewer or septic backup, nothing goes down any drain anywhere in the house: no flushing, no dishwasher, no laundry. Every litre ends up on the basement floor. Move what you can off the floor and away from the backup.
No Open Flame, and Check the CO Detector
Never thaw a pipe with a torch or heat gun. If the emergency is no heat from a gas or propane boiler, check the CO detector first — if it's alarming or anyone feels unwell, get outside and call 911 before you call us.
Every Plumbing Service a Kawartha Lakes Home or Cottage Needs
Emergencies are where most people meet us. The same plumbers handle the scheduled work that keeps the next one from happening.
Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting
Slow drains, recurring clogs, main sewer and septic line cleaning.
Well Pump Repair
No water, low pressure, short cycling, pressure tank and switch repair.
Septic Pumping & Service
Tank pumping, holding tanks, inspections, baffles, filters and alarms.
Sump Pump & Flood Prevention
Repair, replacement, battery backup for spring thaw and power outages.
Water Heater Repair
No hot water, leaking tanks, tankless installs, rental buyouts.
Boiler Repair & Service
No heat, lockouts, combi boilers, radiant floors — TSSA-certified.
Sewage & Grinder Pumps
Ejector, grinder and effluent pump repair, alarms, pit cleaning.
Frozen & Burst Pipes
Electric thawing, burst repair, cottage winterization, heat cable.
Toilet Repair
Overflowing, running, weak-flushing toilets and new installs.
Main Water Line
Burst or leaking service lines, pressure loss, trenchless replacement.
Sewer Camera Inspection
See the pipe before you dig — roots, breaks, bellies, pre-purchase checks.
Cottage Opening & Closing
Spring start-up, fall winterization, pressure and drain checks.
Need a plumber in Kawartha Lakes right now? Call (705) 230-7871 — 24 hour emergency plumber for burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water, and flooded basements across Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and all of Kawartha Lakes.
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Why Kawartha Lakes Calls UltraStream When It Can't Wait
An emergency plumber is only useful if they pick up, show up, and know what a frozen well line or a holding tank alarm looks like. Ours do — every winter.
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A person answers, 24 hours a day — with a real arrival window and what to shut off while you wait.
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Based in Lindsay, not an hour away — trucks stocked for wells, septic, sump and sewage pumps, and frozen lines.
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Fixed on the first visit — parts on the truck, TSSA-certified for gas and propane.
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Flat price before we start, even at 2 a.m. — and we tell you what can safely wait for a scheduled visit.
Emergency Plumber & Plumbing Questions in Kawartha Lakes
Answers for homeowners and cottage owners dealing with a burst pipe, a sewer backup, no hot water, or a flooded basement — and for the scheduled plumbing, septic, and sump pump work that keeps those calls from happening.
How fast can an emergency plumber get to me in Kawartha Lakes?
Most emergency calls are reached the same day, often within a few hours, with a 24 hour plumber on call for nights and weekends. We're based in Lindsay, so Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Omemee, and Woodville are close; the far lake roads toward Coboconk or Kirkfield take longer, and we tell you the real window when you call rather than a promise we can't keep. Burst pipes, sewage backups, and no-heat calls in winter go to the front of the line.
What counts as a plumbing emergency, and what can wait until morning?
Call now for anything that's actively doing damage or leaves the house unusable: a burst or leaking pipe you can't shut off, sewage coming up a drain, a flooded basement with the sump pump dead, no water at all from the well, no heat from a boiler in winter, or a water heater leaking onto the floor. A slow drain, a running toilet, a dripping faucet, or low pressure at one fixture can wait for a scheduled visit — and costs less that way. If you're not sure, call; we'll tell you honestly which it is.
Sewage is backing up into my basement — what do I do right now?
Stop using water everywhere in the house — no flushing, dishwasher, or laundry — because every litre ends up on the floor. If a sump or sewage pump alarm is sounding, check its breaker. Keep people and pets out of the water, and call. On a septic system the cause is usually a full tank or a blocked line; on a sewer connection it's roots or a collapsed pipe. We clear the main drain or pump the septic tank first, then find out why.
Do you charge extra for emergency or after-hours plumbing?
After-hours calls carry an emergency rate, and you hear it on the phone before the truck moves — then a flat price for the repair before any work starts. What we don't do is use the emergency to sell you a replacement you don't need: we stop the damage, fix what has to be fixed tonight, and tell you what can safely wait for a scheduled visit at regular rates.
When should I replace my sump pump instead of repairing it?
Replace it if it's past 7–10 years, short cycling, running nonstop, failing in storms, or has needed more than one repair. In Kawartha Lakes the bigger question is backup: spring thaw and rural power outages arrive together, and a pump with no battery backup is a flooded basement waiting for the first long outage. Our sump pump page covers repair, replacement, and backup options.
Do you work on cottages, wells and septic systems, not just town plumbing?
Yes — that's most of what we do. Well pumps and pressure tanks, septic tank pumping and effluent pumps, holding tanks, frozen well lines, cottage opening and winterization, and the propane water heaters and boilers common outside the gas service areas. Across Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Omemee, Woodville, Dunsford, Little Britain, Cameron, Kirkfield, and nearby communities.
What Kawartha Lakes Homeowners Say About Our Emergency and Everyday Plumbing Services
Reviews from homeowners and cottage owners who called an emergency plumber for a burst pipe at midnight, a flooded basement, or no hot water — and for the drain, septic, and sump pump plumbing services in between.
“Pipe burst in the ceiling of our Omemee home at 11pm. Searched emergency plumber near me, UltraStream answered on the second ring and told us where the main valve was while the truck was on its way. Pipe repaired by 1am. Best emergency plumbing services in Kawartha Lakes, hands down.”
“Sump pump died during the March thaw in Bobcaygeon with water coming up the floor. The plumber was out within two hours, swapped the pump, and added a battery backup so the next power outage doesn't do it again. This is the kind of 24 hour plumber you want on a lake road.”
“Sewage backing up into the basement bathroom at our Fenelon Falls cottage with family staying. The emergency plumber pumped the septic tank to stop it, then found the outlet filter packed solid and fixed it the same visit. Calm, fast, and they clearly know cottage plumbing.”
“Kitchen sink and basement drain backing up in Lindsay. Not a middle-of-the-night job, but the plumber still came the same day, cleared the main line, and showed us the roots on camera so we understood why it keeps happening. Honest plumbing services — booked a jetting for spring.”
“No water at all at our Woodville place on a Saturday — well pump had quit. Googled 24 hour plumber near me and UltraStream was the one that actually picked up. New pump in by evening. The only plumber in Kawartha Lakes I'd call for an emergency now.”
“Water heater let go at our Kawartha Lakes rental — tenants had no hot water and a wet floor. UltraStream's plumber was there that afternoon, drained the old tank, and had a new one running before dinner. Reliable plumbing services and the price matched what they quoted on the phone.”