Pioneer Plumbing & Heating

We provide creative solutions with excellent workmanship for guaranteed satisfaction. One of our company specialties is re-piping old houses, so if renovations are in the works we have qualified plumbers on staff to help map out your plan. As an established service company in Greater Vancouver, Pioneer Plumbing has earned a reputation as an innovative plumbing & heating contractor offering consistent quality services in repair and renovation work. Our team ensures every job is done to exact specifications and fitted with quality parts when replacements are needed.

As our logo states we are a Plumbing and Heating company that has been serving Vancouver and surrounding areas since 1976. We also offer a variety of services including air conditioning, ventilation, and gas. Our company vision is to provide a customer experience that cannot be compared. From the first phone call, the technician entering your home, to the final bill. We want our customers to find value in our service and trust the project will be completed properly and to their satisfaction. Pioneer has built a reputation of honesty with our long time returning customers.

Think of a backflow preventer like a locking turn style for your plumbing. Water can only go one way, and it can't come back. If you don't have a backflow preventer, low water pressure due to a burst water main or frozen pipe can cause non-potable water (like sewage or hose water) to be pulled into your plumbing system. From there it can introduce outside pathogens into your drinking water, and you may not realize it until you get sick. Ensuring your current backflow prevention system is operating correctly, or having a backflow preventer installed is your first line of defense against harmful backflow from the sewer.

We specialize in upgrading plumbing in older homes -- including re-piping and re-plumbing, installing new hot water heating systems, new construction plumbing or repairing existing systems, such as those common to the West End of Vancouver. Our residential construction services also extend to new custom homes throughout the lower mainland and includes gas installations (such as running lines to outdoor patios and decks and installing barbecue boxes), tests and fixes. We have extensive experience in commercial plumbing maintenance and installation.

Whether you need to heat your commercial business or your outdoor deck and patio, a radiant tube heater from Pioneer Plumbing is the smart choice. Radiant heaters are more efficient and lower maintenance than forced air heaters, and we install industry leading Schwank, Calcana, and Infrasave radiant tube heating systems. These are better than any other brands on the market, designed to deliver radiant heat using long-flame and low-intensity IR technology. Radiant heat is similar to the heat of the sun.

There are vast differences between residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, which is why you don't want to hire just anyone to work on your commercial HVAC. Our commercial HVAC technicians are experienced with these types of systems and know what they are doing. The scale and setting of commercial HVAC systems require different training along with knowledge of the local codes and guidelines. Pioneer Plumbing and Heating works regularly in the commercial sector and is intimately familiar with these codes and committed to following proper procedure.

Slow drainage is a clue that your drains have something narrowing the pipes to the sewer or even blocking it. Gurgling noises from your toilet indicate slow drainage that could lead to a backup or raw sewage on the floor. If you suspect your exterior drains have a root problem, call us right away. We can confirm whether or not roots have invaded the drain tile and recommend what to do. If the problem isn't serious we may be able to clear away the roots using a root saw or auger or even high-pressure flushing.

As one of the lower mainlands premium furnace companies and hvac contractors, Pioneer Plumbing and Heating is licensed for local HVAC services (residential and commercial). Annual HVAC tune-ups are all about saving money on utilities and protecting you from an emergency situation. We do our best to make sure you don't have to call us in a panic about an HVAC repair situation in our busy season when we're booked ahead a few days. If your HVAC system is acting up and threatening to quit, call us to discuss your options.

Familiar with all brands of furnaces, our furnace service technician will arrive in a well stocked service vehicle. We are licensed to work on gas-fired and electric furnaces. All furnace repair work we do is done to manufacturer specifications, and we put our personal stamp on everything we do. Your peace of mind is top priority. If your furnace is at the end of its life we can discuss your options for new furnace installation. Our HVAC technicians are up to date on the latest innovations and will be happy to calculate the best heating system for your home and needs.

We know that being without hot water for even a short time is an inconvenience. That's why we offer the quickest service anywhere. We have extensive experience installing and servicing both commercial and residential hot water tanks and on-demand water heaters. When your hot water supply is interrupted, calling us is the best way to get it back. If you find water where it shouldn't be, call us so we can correct the problem before it becomes a nightmare for you or your neighbors. Our plumbers are familiar with every type of blockage in all kinds of drains and have the tools to clear the blockage.

When your air conditioner has stopped working and it's time to replace it, call us about your options. We stay up to date with what's new on the market today and can advise on your best course of action. A/C systems are typically wrapped into an HVAC system, so it is possible there may be related issues in the HVAC system. A new air conditioner eliminates the heat of summer when you need it most. With new air conditioning system installations, we take care of everything front to back. We will dispose of the old parts and leave you with a more efficient cooling system you can rely on for years.

Commercial and industrial drain systems vary substantially from residential ones and require different training, tools, and abilities. We employ the latest hydro-jet drain cleaning technology, using high-pressure streams of water to clean your drains, preventing clogs or unclogging pipes and storm drains when necessary. Think of hydro-jetting as pressure-washing for your drains, but with ultra-high pressure. We use a range of pressures, tailored to the specific type of drain pipes in use at each customer's location.

Commercial plumbing companies are equipped to deal with and maintain wide variety of systems from high-rise boilers and industrial piping to public washrooms and warehousing needs. We have a decades-long track record of service and maintenance for many local business concerns and will be happy to provide references on request if you are considering changing contractors or have a new facility in need of maintenance. Take a moment and read through this short list of descriptions. Toilets in a commercial setting frequently require an infrared beam flush valve, which may be manually or automatically activated.

We know exactly how to keep your home warm and comfortable with controlled heating / air conditioning systems ranging from HVAC, forced air / high efficiency central heating to boilers and radiant heat. We install and maintain hot water systems ranging from the traditional hot water tank to newer on-demand hot water heaters. Hot water units are maintained at peak efficiency, including energy efficient boilers and radiant heating units. We have decades of experience installing and servicing commercial and residential hot water tanks.

Our technical expertise and quick response times is one of our greatest assets. We can save you time and money by fixing difficult plumbing problems quick and efficiently. We urge you to avoid additional damage by taking care of the problem now. We are experts in the technical aspects of fixing and repair plumbing and drain issues that go beyond your average do-it-yourself skills. Any time you need a professional plumber to fix a problem you don't have the equipment or expertise for, we are the plumbing company to call.

There are numerous household drains that handle the flow of water out and safely away from the home. Drain cleaning services are an important job to schedule into your home maintenance routine. Internal piping directs water flow to the drains which in turn end up in the city sewers. It's easy to forget about the drains protecting your home. Drain are a crucial part of a building's system for protection against water pooling and basement leaks, and building integrity. The ground around your house gets wet, especially here in the Lower Mainland.

With decades of experience in the installation of appliances that require a water connection, in both new homes and older ones, our licensed professionals will ensure your appliances are installed to code. Whether you want to update your home with new water-connected appliances or you are building a new home, our expert installers will take care of everything for you. Efficient and courteous service is one of our hallmarks and we will be happy to work with your building contractor to ensure the job is done right the first time when working with new construction.

The right water heater will give you all the hot water you want while reducing your energy costs. What is the right water heater for you? We will be happy to look at your needs and recommend the best options. Don't be fooled into simply going big: a hot water tank that is too big will actually increase your costs. We will explain the pros and cons of a traditional hot water tank versus on-demand (tankless) water heaters and boilers. Installing or replacing a water heater is not a do-it-yourself job.

Sump pumps remove excess water from around your home's foundation, protecting your basement from unwanted water ingress to stabilize the soil surrounding your home. Activated by rising water, sump pumps have a deep-cycle marine battery in conjunction with a trickle-charger. In many cases a 12-volt back-up battery is there for extra protection. Basements in most homes are below ground. When your yard is dry on top, the soil under and around your basement can be moist or even quite wet. In many homes a basement sump pump is working steadily, maintaining acceptable water levels in your basement.

If you want to install a natural gas appliance, call us to discuss your options. We can explore what's currently available and might even find something you weren't aware of that is better suited to your needs. If you are replacing an old gas appliance with a more efficient one, one of our gas-fitters will look after it for you. For residential, commercial or retail customers, call us if you would like to set up a maintenance schedule or you need something installed. From pipe work and venting to gas appliance hook ups, all work is done according to code.

Property owners are responsible for the sewer lines on their property up to where they meet the municipality's sewer connection(s). Depending on whether your area has separate or combined sewer mains, this means you will have either one or two sewer lines ("storm" or "sanitary"). Most municipalities now employ a sewer system in which storm water travels through different pipes than sewage in order to eliminate sewer overflows and to prevent flooding. However, some older systems still combine both rainwater and waste in a single sewer main.