Plumber in Hampstead | 24/7 Service | Plomberie A+
Hampstead is one of the most distinctive addresses on the island of Montreal. Laid out in 1914 on the British « Garden City » model, this independent, officially bilingual town was deliberately designed with gently curving, tree-lined streets — curved to slow traffic and create a more intimate landscape — and generous lots built for large, detached single-family homes. Tucked between Côte-Saint-Luc and the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, with no retail shops anywhere inside its boundaries, Hampstead is a premium residential enclave whose plumbing reflects more than a century of history. At Plomberie A+, a licensed RBQ plumber, we know these quirks well and serve every street in town, day and night.
Most Hampstead homes were built between the 1920s and the 1950s, when the town’s original wooded land was transformed into the planned community you see today. In these older houses we regularly encounter cast iron, corroded galvanized pipe, and sometimes original lead water service lines dating from that first wave of construction. Add aging sewer laterals and water heaters near the end of their service life, and you have a plumbing system that rewards an experienced eye. Our job is to get the diagnosis right before we touch anything.
Our plumbing services in Hampstead
24/7 emergency plumbing
A burst pipe in the dead of winter or a sewer backup on a Sunday night will not wait. We answer emergency calls across Hampstead around the clock, every day of the year. See our 24/7 emergency plumber service for a fast response.
Backwater valves and flood protection
Hampstead’s municipal by-law is explicit: every property owner must install a safety device — a backwater (check) valve — on their sewage drainage system, in line with the Quebec Construction Code. If you do not have one, the Town cannot be held liable for any damage to your basement or its contents. We install, inspect and maintain these valves so you stay both compliant and dry.
Drain cleaning and camera inspection
Hampstead’s celebrated tree-lined streets come with a hidden cost: decades-old roots working their way into sewer laterals. Before assuming the worst, we run a camera down the line. Explore our drain cleaning and camera inspection services to see exactly what is blocking the flow.
Old pipe and lead service line replacement
In pre-1960 homes, we replace cracked cast iron, clogged galvanized pipe, and old lead water service lines. We work carefully inside these high-end properties to keep the impact on original finishes to a minimum.
Water heater installation and replacement
A leaking water heater, or one that can no longer keep up with a busy household, is best replaced before it fails. We advise on the right model and handle the water heater installation properly, the first time.
Why choose Plomberie A+ in Hampstead
- Licensed RBQ plumber, compliant with the Town’s requirements
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the island
- Written guarantee on all of our work
- Fully bilingual team, at home in a predominantly anglophone community
- Deep experience with older homes and high-end residences alike
- Clear, honest, free estimates
We also serve the neighbouring communities: see our pages for Côte-des-Neiges, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) and nearby Westmount. To avoid nasty surprises, ask us about a preventive maintenance plan.
Frequently asked questions — Plumbing in Hampstead
Do I really need a backwater valve in Hampstead?
Yes. The Town’s by-law requires every owner to install a safety device, such as a backwater valve, on their sewer drainage system. If you fail to install one, the municipality cannot be held responsible for flood damage to your property. We check, install and maintain them to code.
My Hampstead home dates from the 1930s. Are my pipes still good?
Not necessarily. Homes built between the 1920s and 1950s often have cast iron, galvanized pipe, or even an original lead water service line. A camera inspection and a pressure test tell us what genuinely needs replacing — without tearing the house apart.
I have large mature trees on my lot. Are they a risk to my drains?
They can be. The Garden City’s beautiful tree canopy is one of Hampstead’s signatures, but roots seek out moisture and creep into the joints of sewer laterals. A camera inspection quickly confirms whether there is intrusion, and we recommend the right fix.
Need a plumber in Hampstead? Call us for a fast, free estimate.
(514) 242-9691