Common questions

Answers before you call.

Booking, pricing, warranty, strata work and more, all in one place. Still not sure? Call and ask a real person.

01

Booking and emergencies

Do you answer the phone 24/7?

Yes. A real person answers 604-496-1661 24 hours a day for active leaks, flooding and backups. The office handles planned work 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

How fast can someone get here?

Emergency calls are usually on site within 1–2 hours across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. It is not guaranteed: severity, traffic, weather, distance and safe access can change it, so we give you an expected arrival when you call.

Should I use the online form for an emergency?

No. If water is moving, sewage is backing up, or you’ve lost water or heat, call so we can assess it right away. The form is for planned work.

What should I do before help arrives?

If it is safe and you know the right valve, shut off the water to the leak. Keep people away from sewage and from water near electrical equipment. Don’t touch gas controls you don’t know, and if you smell gas, leave and call FortisBC.

Which areas do you serve?

Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. If you’re close by and not sure, call and ask. See our service areas.

What should I send with a planned request?

The address, the type of property, what’s happening and when it started, safe photos, how we get in, and the best person to contact. For strata or managed buildings, add who approves the work. Request service.

02

Pricing and billing

How is service billed?

We confirm the hourly rate on the phone before anyone is dispatched. The first hour includes dispatch, then time is billed hourly. Night, weekend and holiday rates differ and are confirmed when you call. Parts and materials are extra. There are no truck or fuel charges.

Can you give me a price before seeing the problem?

Some jobs can be quoted up front. For anything hidden, like a blockage, a leak or digging, we explain each step and what it costs before going further.

Is a camera inspection included with drain cleaning?

No. Camera inspections are charged separately. We tell you what we’d like to check, and what it costs, before you say yes.

Will you do extra work without asking?

No. If we find something else, we explain it first. Added work only goes ahead with your approval.

03

Warranty

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes. Our workmanship is guaranteed for one year. Parts are not covered by our warranty; some carry a manufacturer’s warranty, which is between the owner and the manufacturer once installed. Read the warranty.

My drain blocked again. Is that covered?

Our warranty covers our workmanship, not new blockages. Drains can block again from grease, roots or what goes down them. If a line keeps blocking, a camera inspection usually shows why.

04

Strata and property managers

Do you work with strata councils and property managers?

Yes. We arrange access, explain what we find, put recommendations in writing and plan approved work around the people living there. Strata service · Property managers.

Who is responsible: the owner or the strata?

That depends on the strata plan, bylaws and where the failed part is. We can show where the problem is, but we can’t decide legal responsibility.

Do you offer a maintenance program for buildings?

Yes. We walk the building, write a plan for the drains, pumps and equipment that cause the most calls, and send a report after each visit. See the strata maintenance program.

Can council and the property manager see the same records?

Yes. Our office can give access to authorized people for the same property. Viewing records and approving estimates are separate permissions.

05

Gas, licensing and our team

Are you licensed for gas work?

Yes. Pure Mechanical Group Ltd. is a licensed gas contractor (LGA0205758), registered with WorkSafeBC (882657), licensed and insured, and was founded by Red Seal plumber Andrew Henderson. See our credentials.

Do you install water heaters and boilers?

Yes. Talk to us about tankless and tank water heaters, boiler replacements, furnace and air-conditioning work, or a barbecue gas line.

What is Unclog.it?

Unclog.it is our drain clearing service. It’s the same team, booked online for a specific drain. Visit Unclog.it.

Do I need a client account?

No. Estimates and reports can be sent by email. If our office sets up portal access, you can also review them online.

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Referrals and realtors

Do you have a referral program?

Yes. When enrollment is open, you get a personal link to share, and a qualifying new customer earns you a reward. See the referral program.

I’m a realtor. Can I give my clients a gift?

Yes. Approved realtor partners can create a personalized welcome-home service gift with their name and brokerage on it. See the realtor program.

How else can I help?

A Google review or a share helps a lot. Ways to show us some love.

Didn’t see your question?

Call for anything active. Send the details for planned work.
604-496-1661Request planned service