Top 5 Plumbers
in Saint John
We compared 5 Plumbers serving Saint John, New Brunswick using publicly available business information, including customer reputation, local presence and documented services. Across the businesses featured here, documented specialties include Plumbing repairs and installations, Drain cleaning, and Leak detection.
↘ Saint John’s featured plumbers have a FiveBest Score below the New Brunswick benchmark.
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Matrix Mechanical documents residential and commercial plumbing, including repairs, installations, drain cleaning, leak detection, sewer camera inspections and water-heater work in Saint John.
Plumbing repairs and installations · Drain cleaning · Leak detection
Sure Flow Plumbing & Heating Ltd. lists Saint John within its service area and provides residential and commercial plumbing. Documented work includes home installation and repairs, sump-pump installations and replacements, commercial plumbing repairs, drain flushing, and water-line upgrades. The company states its team is available 24 hours a day for plumbing emergencies.
Home plumbing installation and repairs · Sump pump installation and replacement · Commercial plumbing repairs
Allan’s Plumbing & Heating is a Saint John plumbing provider with documented service listings for clogged drains, toilets, showers, faucets, sinks and drain pipes. Its listed work also includes backwater valve installation and backflow-related services, making it relevant for drainage problems and plumbing-system protection projects.
Clogged drain service · Toilet repair · Faucet repair
Port City Plumbing & Heating Ltd serves Saint John and surrounding areas with plumbing for new construction, renovations and service calls. Its documented repair work includes leaks, frozen pipes, drain blockages and camera inspections, while renovation work ranges from faucet changes to added bathrooms and heating zones.
New-construction plumbing · Plumbing renovations · Leak and frozen-pipe repairs
H H Hickman & Sons Ltd is listed at 66 Main St in Saint John and documented for plumbing installation and repair. For local plumbing needs, available business information supports installation projects and repair work, with service detail limited beyond these core plumbing activities.
Plumbing installation · Plumbing repair
Saint John plumbers score below the New Brunswick benchmark
Featured plumbers in Saint John have a median FiveBest Score™ of 64/100, compared with 72/100 for featured plumbers across New Brunswick.
Comparison based on profiles currently featured by FiveBest in this category with an available FiveBest Score™.
How we researched Plumbers in Saint John
FiveBest reviews publicly available information for Plumbers serving Saint John.
- Google rating and review history
- Documented services
- Years in business when available
- Saint John and surrounding service coverage
- Business website and online presence
- Independent reputation signals when available
Research last updated: September 2026
Typical Service Price Ranges
Price ranges are based on typical industry averages. Actual costs may vary depending on the scope of work, materials, labour, property characteristics and local market conditions.
- Service call $120–$250
- Drain cleaning $180–$450
- Toilet install / replacement $250–$650
- Water heater installation $1,200–$3,500
- Emergency plumbing $180–$350/hr
Common Services
- Emergency plumber in Saint John
- Drain cleaning in Saint John
- Clogged drain repair in Saint John
- Water heater repair in Saint John
- Water heater installation in Saint John
- Sewer line repair in Saint John
How to Choose a plumber in Saint John
Compare plumbers in Saint John for emergency plumbing, clogged drain cleaning, sewer line repair, water heater installation and repair, leak detection, burst pipe repair, sump pump service, toilet repair and residential or commercial plumbing. FiveBest helps users compare selected local plumbing companies in one place.
Compare selected plumbers in Saint John for emergency plumbing, drain cleaning, water heater repair, leak detection, sewer work, sump pumps and pipe repairs.
Ask what is causing the leak, blockage, pressure issue or equipment failure before approving major replacement.
Confirm the plumber or contractor meets licensing requirements that apply to the work and location.
Confirm labour, materials, fixtures, diagnostic charges and emergency or after-hours fees.
For larger alterations or replacements, ask whether permits or inspections are required and who handles them.
For fixtures, pumps or water heaters, confirm model, capacity, efficiency, warranty and installation requirements.
Confirm workmanship and product warranties plus what happens if the issue returns after service.
What Affects Plumbing Costs
- Type of plumbing problem
- Diagnostic time
- Accessibility
- Pipe or fixture materials
- Drain blockage severity
- Equipment or fixture replacement
- Permits and inspections
- Emergency or after-hours service
- Water damage or related repairs
Questions to Ask a Plumber
- What is causing the plumbing problem?
- Does the quote include labour, materials and diagnostic charges?
- Are permits or inspections required?
- What fixture, pipe or equipment specifications are included?
- Are there alternatives to full replacement?
- What workmanship and product warranties apply?
- Are emergency or after-hours fees different?
- How will the work area be protected and cleaned?
Frequently Asked Questions
Plumbing costs in Saint John vary according to the service, urgency, labour time, required materials and accessibility of the problem. Emergency calls, sewer repairs and major pipe work generally cost more than routine fixture repairs.
Many plumbing companies offer emergency service for burst pipes, major leaks, sewer backups, overflowing fixtures and loss of water. Availability and after-hours rates should be confirmed directly.
Plumbers and drain-cleaning companies can inspect and clear clogged sinks, toilets, showers, floor drains and main sewer lines using tools appropriate to the location and severity of the blockage.
Many plumbers diagnose water-heater problems, replace components and install new tank or tankless systems. Ask whether the company services your fuel type and particular model.
Call promptly when a leak is active, recurring, hidden behind a wall, affecting water pressure or causing stains, mould, damage or unusually high water use.
Compare licensing where applicable, insurance, experience with the specific problem, written estimates, emergency availability, warranties, service area and recent customer reviews.