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“Amazing service! Returned my call quickly and rushed over to help us with our flood before the sun was even up! Was friendly and professional. I will definitely be using them in the future! Thank you so much!”  — Shelley C.

Call us at 250-581-7667 to learn how our services can assist with your property needs.

About Call a Plumber

Are you looking for a dependable service plumbing company? The one who shows up with a stocked van and has all state-of-the-art tools? Well look no further. Call A Plumber is your reliable service technician..

Call A Plumber offers a number of repair and maintenance services for property owners, restaurant owners and landlords. We proudly serve the Nanaimo and surrounding areas. We understand that managing a property, whether it’s your home or an investment portfolio, can be costly and time consuming, we also understand the importance of building a network of reliable contractors you can trust.

Homeowners can be assured that their property will always be in good working order. Landlords can be sure that they are meeting their obligations to their tenants. Restaurants will have the guarantee of never having their production affected.

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Google Reviews - Call a Plumber

Bethany Kilpatrick
Bethany Kilpatrick
20:32 20 Jan 23
WOW! AMAZING SERVICE! Ron and his partner (I’m so sorry I forgot your name - he was very tall! I believe his name was Rob?)... came out for us within an hour of calling! They were both extremely friendly and made sure we were okay going forward with any fixes needed before they started. They were extremely compassionate when it came to the costing of it all as you can imagine it’s not cheap for these things! But they gave us lots of options to choose from with no pressure to do the most expensive option and we’re ready to get to work once we chose the direction we felt the most comfortable going with. What really stood out to my husband and I was we just so happened to buy a new dishwasher for our home and we were attempting to do it ourselves - well these 2 fine gentlemen guided us along the way and kept checking on us through the whole process of installing the dishwasher WHILE they were flushing out our water tank and doing there job. Just incredible service. I can’t recommend this company enough. Thank you guys so much! Your contact information has been saved to my phone for any future needs! Cheers!!read more
Landon Gryphon
Landon Gryphon
15:34 06 Jan 23
The technician was prompt, which was good because my mom had a broken bathtub faucet and we could not find a way to shut it... off. I could not say enough about the friendliness and professionalism of Chris and the nice lady at the switchboard. They instantly became our plumber. They are really reliable and made a point of getting here on short notice, since it was an emergency. We had called around and other companies did not want to come out. It was after 3pm on a Thursday and Yellow Submarine said that they would try for 5 or 5:30 and then made it by just after 4pm (we live in an outlying town).The main point is that I've never had a plumbing emergency before. I called around for my elderly mom, and everyone said they couldn't do it, and when I talked to Yellow Submarine Plumbing they said right away, "we will help you" and at that point I felt like I could trust them.read more
Brenda Collins
Brenda Collins
02:29 28 Sep 22
Chris was amazing. We were so pleased that he had time to come to our house on very short notice where all the other companies... we called could not. We were without a kitchen sink for a whole day but Chris showed up at 4 and worked until 9 pm and got our sink fixed and looking like new. He is very personable , knowledgeable and professional. We are extremely pleased with his work and highly recommend him to anyone needing plumbing services of any sort.An update: Ron came and worked underneath our house in our crawl space and replaced all our drains and sewer pipe. He did such a great job, worked fast and is very professional and personable. Highly recommend Ron and Chris at Yellow Submarine.read more
Anne Buxton
Anne Buxton
04:40 17 Sep 22
Professional, concise, knowledgeable, respectfulWe didn't know what had happened to our sewer pipe, but it was explained fully... and the work was done. We were very happy as we didn't know the damage this could have cause our home. I made a simple quick call at 9:00, and within the hour we had service. We are truly grateful for the quick service. Definitely recommend this competent company. Thank youread more
Juliana Green
Juliana Green
18:37 30 Aug 22
Really fantastic service! Ron was really great.. even took the time to show me what he was doing in case I had to do the same... kinda repair in the future. I would definitely call “ Yellow Submarine Plumbing “ in the future:)read more
Danielle Zwiers
Danielle Zwiers
23:05 29 Aug 22
Ron was able to come earlier than my original appointment which was great. He was extremely professional, walked me through the... entire quote step by step and then got to work right away. He was able to install new hot water tank and bring everything up to code. He left everything clean and tidy and checked all taps throughout the house to make sure we had hot water before he left. Tank installation looks awesome! Very pleased, would absolutely use them again if we have any future plumbing needs.read more
Dan Morison
Dan Morison
01:55 27 Aug 22
I called call a plumber and within 2 hours, Chris showed up and looked at my job. He gave me a quote on the spot. Once he got... the go ahead he got right to it and did not leave until the Job was done. I have a very happy customer and will be call Chris again.Thank you Call A Plumberread more
Matt Santiso
Matt Santiso
22:10 09 Aug 22
Ron was fantastic. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and informative. He laid out the options and helped me understand all the... details in order to choose the best one.I was extremely happy to have a plumber onsite the next day and to have the issue identified and resolved.Ron also identified other area that needed attention and gave me options to address them.Great service with very fast turnaround.read more
Nevin Hayter
Nevin Hayter
20:10 08 Aug 22
Fast, friendly, fixed my plumbing issue quickly. Very professional and courteous. Job was done with the quality I would expect... from a professional. I hope I don't have to call a plumber again, but when I do I will be happy to hire Call A Plumber (Yellow Submarine) for any future issues that may arise.read more
Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
01:44 04 Aug 22
While the service itself was very good and very fast, the price was very high. To be fair, they provided a quote beforehand and... their system kept things very transparent from cost perspective, but in the end I think the price paid was crazy high. I called around after I got the invoice and for the same work, I was quoted 50% less from 2 other providers. I was in a hurry and didn't have enough time to see if other businesses would be able to come on such short notice, but otherwise I will not use their service again. YMMVread more
BCjay 247
BCjay 247
15:13 01 Aug 22
Very professional! And great customer service i Would use Chris and his company again for any of my plumbing needs. Highly... recommend this company. Great job !read more
Rachel Herle
Rachel Herle
20:18 19 Jul 22
Ron was professional, efficient and communicated extremely well throughout the course of the work he did. He was knowledgeable... and did quality work, always communicating what was being completed with the homeowner. I would highly recommend his service and will reach out again with any plumbing needs in the future.read more
Teneane
Teneane
02:01 15 Jul 22
Ron went above and beyond. He came very quick after I called. He explained all that needed to be done. Went and got the parts... needed to get the job done and finished all within a few hours. I feel very grateful for Ron's professional and efficient service. Thank you Ron.read more
Jaclynn Cottrell
Jaclynn Cottrell
15:16 07 Jul 22
Ron was wonderful! Did more than what we called for and came back same day after it took a bit for our landlord to approve the... costs. We also booked last minute and they were able to get here in 24 hours. Will definitely be using them again. Thank you Ron and Call a Plumber.read more
john kennedy
john kennedy
00:47 29 Jun 22
Discovered my hot water tank leaking Monday afternoon. It is located in the crawl space below my house and difficult to... access.Chris arrived shortly after noon on Tuesday with a replacement tank, by 5 pm he had it installed.The installation went smoothly and he even vacuumed up the water and took away the old tank.Friendly and obviously competent I would recommend his services to friends.5 star service!read more
Alan Dressel
Alan Dressel
22:12 13 May 22
The technician did an amazing job by providing three options for a new hot water tank. We chose the best option and have been... extremely happy with the product outcome. The technician was extremely well informed and trained with the process of installation. He was thorough and very committed to doing his best work for our family. Very professional business and I highly recommend Call a Plumber!read more
Debbie Flynn
Debbie Flynn
22:31 09 May 22
Chris Deguire was considerate calling to let us know, as we neared the expiry of his call time, that he was going to be another... 30 -45 minutes late. He was courteous and offered an optional replacement for our faucet that was guaranteed and high quality. We didn't need to replace our faucet but appreciate having an option. Really nice guy. Did a great job!read more
Ava and Mom
Ava and Mom
04:30 08 May 22
I asked my daughter to help me Google search for a plumbing company. She said, Call a Plumber has 5 star reviews!!I am so... glad she recommended this company to me because right from the first phone call to the office, I felt like I was in good hands. Call a Plumber demonstrated excellent customer service, advanced skill/education and expertise.The job entailed an upgrade of plumbing in a laundry room: reroute the exposed drain pipe to an ‘in the wall’ drain pipe. Chris installed new drainage pipes, flushed water lines and cleaned up the overall look and functionality of the space. Call a Plumber put forth the absolute best, professional plumbing service, exceeding my expectations. I highly recommend you.! Thank you.!!read more
Erin Ashbee
Erin Ashbee
16:02 07 May 22
Chris at Call A Plumber has helped me twice during plumbing crises! And he’s been awesome. When my sewer backed up, he was... there asap and quickly detected and corrected the problem. He also recently helped me determine the source of a leak coming from my bathroom. Chris is a professional, reliable, knowledgeable, and skilled plumber! Highly recommended.read more
Mark Huisman
Mark Huisman
16:04 04 May 22
We had a leak in our basement and I could not figure out where it was coming from. I had visions of me having to cut into walls... to find the problem. After researching plumbers in Nanaimo, I sent a note on Sunday evening to Call a Plumber. Tina called me in the morning and she was awesome! She said that someone would be there at 10:00, not the typical we will be there between 9 and 5! Ron showed up at exactly 10:00 and diagnosed the problem and promptly fixed the issue. Ron was super competent, courteous and knew what he was doing. This is a phenomenal company with amazing people and service!read more
James O'Neill
James O'Neill
20:10 29 Apr 22
We are new to Vancouver Island and recently purchased a home in Nanaimo. Upon using our washing machine for the first time, we... discovered that it flooded the lower level of our home. Chris arrived and got right to work to determine the cause of the problem.Unfortunately the problem is much larger than we hoped, however, Chris was able to clearly communicate his findings and help to formulate a plan, all while still being sensitive to our budget.I will be recommending his service to any and all who are in need of quality plumbing services.read more
Chelsea Ousey
Chelsea Ousey
18:49 30 Mar 22
Both Ron and Tina were very helpful and friendly. I was really impressed with the customer service! I will definitely use Call... a Plumber again!read more
Darren Mitchell
Darren Mitchell
23:13 04 Feb 22
We had our sewer backup and Chris and his team took care of it quickly and professionally. There was good communication... leading up to and following the visit. They also made recommendations on how to avoid a similar incident in the future. I would definitely use Call a Plumber again if needed and would recommend them to friends and family.read more
Shawn Williams
Shawn Williams
04:55 03 Feb 22
Very professional explained 3 options for service took the one that they choose is the best option. Went above to fix other... problems that were added at time of install. Very out going and a dream to work with. Will definitely use over and over again if any problem's may arise in the futureThank you so much.read more
Margaret Iobst
Margaret Iobst
03:13 12 Dec 21
We had a leaky toilet, as well as needing to have all our water lines changed to braided lines for preventative maintenance. ... Chris was great to work with and promptly sent Ron out to do the job. Ron was very pleasant, well mannered and professional. He managed to get into some very tight spaces in order to get to the lines. Our leaky toilet has been rebuilt and all our water lines are of the best quality and all of this has been reassuring since we live on the 3rd floor in a condo complex. I give 5 stars to Call a Plumber as they go out of their way to get the job done right and are very fair to work with. Would definitely use them again.read more
Fiona Walsh
Fiona Walsh
20:45 15 Nov 21
Chris was fabulous. Woke up to a flooded basement and he was over immediately to help solve the issue. Super fast and... responsive - great to deal with!read more
Shelley Constable
Shelley Constable
15:34 15 Nov 21
Amazing service! Returned my call quickly and rushed over to help us with our flood before the sun was even up! Was friendly... and professional. I will definitely be using them in the future! Thank you so much, Chris!read more
Andrew Brown
Andrew Brown
18:52 12 Nov 21
Came immediately once apprised of an emergency situation and did a great job. Thanks, Chris.
Janet Norrie
Janet Norrie
19:47 01 Nov 21
Great staff, very efficient. Wonderful experience highly recommend.
Joel Wetmore
Joel Wetmore
03:17 01 Nov 21
Very professional and efficient service with clear communication throughout weekend repair.
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