For over two decades, BOS Plumbing has been the name Milton residents and businesses call first when plumbing problems strike. From a clogged kitchen sink drain to a complete commercial plumbing overhaul, from a sump pump failure to a full basement flood our licensed, local team handles it all with the workmanship and honesty that keeps our customers coming back year after year.
We are not a national franchise or a call centre operation that dispatches unfamiliar subcontractors to your door. BOS Plumbing is a family-run, locally owned plumbing company built right here in Milton, Ontario. Our technicians live in this community, understand how Milton homes are built, and take personal pride in every repair they complete.
When you search for a plumber in Milton, you deserve more than a company that simply shows up. You deserve a team that arrives on time, communicates clearly, prices fairly, and stands behind its work with a real guarantee. That is the BOS Plumbing standard and it has been since 2004.
We are committed to providing exceptional service. Our job is never done until you are satisfied!
Bos Plumbing has fast response times and is even available 24 hours a day for emergencies!
20+ years in the plumbing industry!
Bos Plumbing's team of licenced and insured plumbers can identify and resolve your issue quickly!
Transferrable 25 year warranty on select services!
We provide long-lasting solutions for your drain problems!
Bos Plumbing is competitively priced and we offer free estimates.
You can count on us to be there when you need us! Even in the middle of the night!
BOS Plumbing was founded in Milton, Ontario in 2004 with a single mission: to give Halton Region homeowners and businesses access to honest, highly skilled plumbing service without the runaround that had become all too common in the industry.
We’ve had that goal for more than 20 years. But we have gained experience, we have grown our team of licensed plumbers, and diversified our plumbing services from basic home repairs to complete commercial plumbing installations, advanced drain inspections, sump pump systems, backwater valve installations, HVAC integrated water systems and 24-hour emergency plumbing services.
Today, BOS Plumbing has serviced over 5,000 Milton homes and businesses. We have established relationships with general contractors, property managers, real estate agents and homeowners in Halton Region who we continue to work with year-in and year-out. Our 4.9-star average rating on hundreds of verified reviews is no fluke; it is the result of nothing less than meticulous attention to detail, on every job.
We are licensed with the Ontario College of Trades, fully insured, and hold current training and certification for the installation, repair and servicing of all major plumbing systems, water treatment systems and emergency plumbing repairs. With BOS you are hiring a plumbing company that is highly professional to you, to your home or business, and to this community.
We provide plumbing services to hundreds of Milton and Halton households and businesses with the most urgent plumbing repairs. Here’s why we’re trusted.
Truly Local: We Live Here Too BOS Plumbing is local and proudly serving Milton, ON. We understand the soil types, the older suburbs with old pipe systems, and the new growth developments of Hawthorne Village and Scott. That means we diagnose and plumbing repair problems quickly and efficiently.
We Have 20 Years of Experience Our professional plumbers have fixed all kinds of problems since 2004 from a simple kitchen sink drain clog to a commercial plumbing upgrade. 20 years means we have seen it all and fixed it all. When you hire BOS, it is a professional, not a newbie in a hired van.
24 hour emergency plumbers No night rate surprises A plumbing emergency can’t wait until 9 AM. Our 24 hour plumbers are available night, weekends, & holidays. We offer competitive rates 24 hours a day, no hidden after hours plumbing rates for emergencies. If you have a plumbing emergency at 2 AM, just call BOS.
Same-Day Availability Need a same day plumber in Milton? We believe in quick response and maintain a flexible schedule to respond to emergency residential and commercial plumbing jobs – often arriving within hours of your call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises Written Estimates for all jobs. We tell you what you need and why, and how much a repair will cost before we start any work. We don’t nickel and dime you. Just fair plumbing repair from the company this community has relied on for more than 20 years.
Licensed & Insured All of BOS Plumbing’s workmen are licensed and fully insured in Ontario. Your home is safe every time. This is what is expected of professional plumbers, not handymen.
BOS Plumbing proudly serves Milton’s residential and commercial customers with location-specific knowledge of the area’s plumbing challenges. Whether you live in an older home in Old Milton and Bronte Meadows with outdated piping or a new home in Hawthorne Village, Scott and Coates with contemporary plumbing designs, our plumbers have neighbourhood-specific skills. We know how Milton’s soil, water hardness and climate affect your pipes, enabling quicker diagnosis and more effective solutions. Whether you live in Old Milton, Bronte or Hawthorne Village, our local plumbers deliver efficient, effective, and code-compliant service specific to your location.
Milton homes have distinctive plumbing issues based on local weather, soil and water. Awareness of these issues aids homeowners in taking preventative measures before problems escalate.
Most frequent plumbing problems include:
If you notice slow drains, unusual noises, or water pressure changes, it’s best to call a professional plumber before the issue worsens.
Your home’s plumbing service works quietly behind the scenes every single day, until it does not. When something goes wrong, you need a home plumber who responds quickly, diagnoses accurately, and repairs completely. BOS Plumbing has been that plumber for Milton families for over two decades.
Our residential plumbing services cover the full spectrum of what homeowners need, from the routine to the complex. Whether you are dealing with low water pressure, a slow bathroom drain, a kitchen sink drain that has backed up completely, or a full bathroom renovation that requires new rough-in plumbing from scratch our team has the skills and experience to deliver clean, code-compliant results in a single visit wherever possible.
Milton’s housing stock spans multiple construction eras, and each presents its own plumbing characteristics. Homes built in Old Milton before the 1980s frequently contain galvanized steel or cast iron pipes that have reached the end of their service life corroding from the inside, reducing water pressure gradually, and eventually failing altogether. Homes built through the 1990s in Bronte Meadows and Timberlea sometimes contain early-generation plastic supply lines known for fitting failures. Newer developments in Hawthorne Village, Scott, and Coates present their own challenges: tight spaces, complex multi-storey layouts, and high-efficiency fixtures that require careful installation.
Regardless of your home’s age, our residential team approaches every job with the same thorough process: inspect first, diagnose accurately, explain clearly, price fairly, and execute with precision.
Residential Plumbing Services Include:
Plumbing downtime costs businesses money every single hour it continues. A blocked drain in a restaurant kitchen, a failed water heater in an office building, or a sewage backup in a retail washroom does not just inconvenience your staff, it shuts down operations and damages your reputation with customers. BOS Plumbing is the commercial plumbing company Milton businesses have trusted to keep their operations running for over 20 years.
Our commercial plumbing team is equipped and experienced for the demands of high-traffic, high-use systems that go far beyond residential scale. We understand Ontario Building Code requirements for commercial properties, the critical importance of minimizing operational disruption, and the value of preventative maintenance programs that catch problems before they become costly emergencies.
We Serve:
Restaurants and Food Service establishments generating grease, food particle buildup, and heavy drain use, handle drain cleaning, hydro jetting, and grease trap installation and maintenance.
Retail and Office Properties with multi-fixture washrooms, floor drains, and HVAC-connected water systems, we offer maintenance contracts covering routine inspection and drain cleaning to minimize emergency calls.
Multi-Unit Residential and Property Management clients across Milton, apartment buildings, condominiums, and townhouse complexes requiring both scheduled maintenance and rapid emergency response under service agreements.
Industrial and Warehouse Facilities in Milton’s industrial areas, floor drains, eye wash stations, and high-volume supply systems installed and repaired to code.
New Commercial Construction, BOS Plumbing partners with general contractors and developers on complete commercial plumbing installations from rough-in to final fixture throughout Halton Region.
Drain repair problems are among the most common and disruptive plumbing issues Milton homeowners face. A drain clog that seems like a minor inconvenience today becomes a complete sewage backup tomorrow. A small crack in a drain pipe becomes a major sewer repair if ignored. BOS Plumbing offers comprehensive drain and sewer services that go beyond a quick snake and actually solve the underlying problem permanently.
A drain clog can develop in any line in your home the bathroom drain, the kitchen sink drain, the laundry drain, the basement floor drain, or the main drain carrying all household waste to the municipal sewer. Each location and each type of blockage requires a different approach, and BOS Plumbing has the tools and expertise to handle every one.
Common causes of drain clogs in Milton homes include hair and soap accumulation in bathroom drains, grease and food particle buildup in kitchen sink drains, scale and mineral deposits from Milton’s notoriously hard water, and root intrusion into older sewer lines. Our technicians identify the cause before choosing the solution because using the wrong method only temporarily clears a blockage that will return within weeks.
For clogs within a few feet of the drain opening, professional snaking is fast and effective. For deeper blockages in drain pipes, we use longer cable equipment that reaches further. For the most severe cases compacted grease, heavy root intrusion, or collapsed pipe sections hydro jetting or drain repair is required.
Whether you are adding a new bathroom, finishing a basement, or replacing deteriorated drain pipes in an older Milton home, BOS Plumbing provides professional drain line installation meeting all Ontario Plumbing Code requirements. Proper slope, diameter, cleanout access, and venting are carefully engineered to ensure waste flows freely for decades.
The main drain line is the single most critical component of your home’s plumbing system; it carries all wastewater from every fixture to the municipal sewer. When it develops a problem, the effects are felt throughout the entire home.
A basement drain backup is often the first visible sign of a main drain issue. If you notice sewage or grey water backing up through your basement floor drain particularly when using upstairs fixtures or running the washing machine the main line should be camera-inspected immediately. Common main drain problems in Milton include root intrusion into older clay tile joints, offset or cracked sections from frost heave, and deterioration of older cast iron or orangeburg pipe materials.
BOS Plumbing uses camera systems to inspect main lines from the cleanout, identify the precise problem location, and recommend the most targeted and cost-effective drain repair. In many cases, repairs can be completed using trenchless methods that save time, money, and your landscaping.
Hydro jetting is the most powerful drain cleaning method available and one of the most valuable services BOS Plumbing offers to both residential and commercial plumbing clients in Milton.
A hydro jetting system delivers a concentrated stream of water at pressures up to 4,000 PSI through your drain pipes, cutting through and flushing away grease accumulations, mineral scale, root fragments, and any debris built up over years. Unlike chemical drain cleaning products that damage pipes and provide only temporary relief, hydro jetting leaves the interior of your drain pipes essentially like new.
For commercial kitchen operators dealing with chronic grease accumulation, homeowners with recurring basement drain backup caused by root intrusion, and any property with old drain pipes that have never been properly cleaned, hydro jetting is both a reactive solution and a proactive maintenance investment.
For routine drain unclog needs a bathroom drain blocked by hair and soap buildup, a kitchen sink drain slow from grease accumulation, or a laundry drain backing up our professional drain snaking service resolves the issue quickly using equipment that goes far beyond what a store-bought plunger or consumer snake can reach.
Milton’s clay-heavy soil does not drain surface water efficiently, making proper exterior drainage critical across many of the city’s established and newer neighbourhoods. BOS Plumbing designs and installs French drain systems tailored to your property’s specific topography and water infiltration patterns redirecting groundwater away from your foundation and protecting your basement from seepage, cracking, and chronic dampness.
Homes with basement bathrooms or any plumbing fixtures located below the municipal sewer connection level require a sewage pump to move waste upward to the main drain line. When a sewage pump fails, the result is immediate sewage backup into the lowest fixtures in the home. BOS Plumbing installs, services, and replaces sewage pumps for residential and commercial plumbing clients throughout Milton as a priority emergency call.
For properties in Milton’s more rural eastern and escarpment communities relying on private wells, BOS Plumbing installs and services submersible and jet well pumps, pressure tanks, and well water treatment systems. Low water pressure, air in lines, pump cycling issues, and water quality concerns are all handled by our experienced team.
Protecting Milton Basements from Flooding
If your home has a finished basement in Milton, a functioning sump pump is not optional it is essential. Milton’s clay soils, Lake Ontario watershed position, and significant seasonal precipitation make groundwater accumulation around home foundations a near-universal challenge.
A sump pump sits in a pit at the lowest point of your basement floor. As groundwater accumulates around and beneath your foundation, it drains into the pit. The pump activates automatically, discharging water safely away from your foundation. When the system works correctly, your basement stays dry regardless of what is happening outside.
When the system fails and sump pumps do fail, almost always during a major storm the consequences are severe. Finished basements can sustain tens of thousands of dollars in damage from a single flooding event. Flooring, drywall, furniture, electrical systems, and personal belongings can all be destroyed within hours.
A backwater valve also referred to as a backflow valve or back flow valve is a one-way valve installed in your home’s main drain line that allows wastewater to flow out normally but physically prevents any reverse flow from entering your home from the municipal sewer system.
This matters profoundly in Milton. During intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt, the municipal combined sewer system can become overwhelmed with volume. When sewer capacity is exceeded, pressure can push raw sewage back up through the lowest available connection, often the floor drain in your basement. The resulting basement drain backup is not just a plumbing problem. It is a health hazard, a major insurance event, and an expensive remediation project that can displace a family from their home for weeks.
A properly installed backwater valve eliminates this risk entirely. When the valve detects reverse flow, a flap inside closes automatically, forming a watertight seal that blocks sewage from entering your home. When normal flow resumes, the flap reopens and your drainage system functions as usual.
Milton’s older neighbourhoods, particularly those built before the widespread adoption of storm and sanitary sewer separation, are connected to combined sewer systems particularly vulnerable to surcharging during extreme weather events, which have become more frequent across Southern Ontario. The City of Milton has recognized this risk and offered subsidy programs to offset backwater valve installation costs for eligible homeowners. BOS Plumbing assists clients with current program eligibility and application procedures.
Our Backwater Valve Installation Process:
Every backflow valve installation begins with a camera inspection of your main drain line to confirm pipe condition and identify the optimal installation location. We then excavate the basement floor at the installation point, install a certified backwater valve unit in a properly constructed access pit, and restore the floor with a clean, professional finish. The access pit lid remains visible and accessible for future maintenance as required by Ontario Building Code.
A plumbing emergency does not schedule itself around your convenience. Pipes burst at 3 AM. Sewage backs up on a holiday weekend. The sump pump fails during the worst storm of the year. When a plumbing emergency strikes in Milton, BOS Plumbing’s emergency response team is ready to dispatch, any hour, any day, 365 days a year.
Our 24 hour plumber line connects you directly to a live dispatcher who will assess your situation, give you immediate guidance on what to do while help is on the way, and send the nearest available technician to your property. We do not use an answering service or automated call centre, you speak with a real BOS Plumbing team member every time, at any hour.
Why Fast Emergency Response Matters:
Water damage compounds rapidly. A burst pipe releasing even a moderate flow can cause tens of thousands of dollars in structural damage within hours. Sewage backup creates immediate health hazards from pathogens and toxic gases. Plumbing frozen pipes that have not yet burst are a ticking clock once a frozen section thaws, the fracture opens and flooding begins instantly. In every plumbing emergency, the faster a qualified local emergency plumber arrives, the less the total damage and cost.
BOS Plumbing maintains emergency-stocked service vehicles throughout Halton Region, allowing our technicians to resolve the majority of plumbing emergency repair situations in a single visit without waiting for parts.
Our Emergency Plumbing Services Cover:
Burst Pipes Whether caused by freezing pipe conditions, corrosion, water hammer, or physical damage, a burst pipe requires immediate professional response. Our emergency team locates the source, isolates the section, stops the flow, and completes a permanent pipe leak repair, not a temporary patch.
Plumbing Frozen Pipes Response During Milton winters, freezing pipe emergencies are among our most frequent calls. When outdoor temperatures drop sharply, pipes in exterior walls, unheated garages, and crawl spaces face serious risk. Plumbing frozen pipes must be thawed carefully to prevent sudden rupture. Our technicians use safe, controlled thawing methods and inspect the entire affected run for damage before declaring the system clear.
Basement Drain Backup & Sewage Response A sewage basement drain backup is a health emergency as well as a plumbing problem. Our team responds with full protective equipment, addresses the blockage or system failure causing the backup, and advises on safe cleanup procedures.
Sump Pump Failure During Storms A failed sump pump during an active storm is an immediate flooding crisis. Our emergency team carries replacement units on service vehicles and can typically restore sump pump function within the same visit.
After Hours Plumbing for All Properties Our after hours plumbing response covers both residential and commercial properties throughout Halton Region. Business properties cannot wait until Monday morning, and neither can homeowners dealing with active water damage.
Every winter in Milton, a significant number of homeowners experience the anxiety and sometimes the catastrophe of plumbing frozen pipes. The combination of Milton’s cold winter temperatures, concrete and masonry foundations that conduct cold readily, and the location of pipes in vulnerable areas of older and newer homes alike makes freezing pipe emergencies a predictable seasonal challenge throughout Halton Region.
Why Pipes Freeze in Milton Homes:
Water expands by approximately nine percent when it freezes. When water inside a pipe freezes, that expansion creates enormous internal pressure that can exceed the tensile strength of copper, steel, and plastic pipe materials. The pipe does not always rupture at the frozen section itself. The pressure travels through the liquid water column between the frozen blockage and the nearest closed fixture, and the burst can occur at any weak point along that path, often at a fitting, a joint, or a previously stressed pipe section.
The most vulnerable locations in Milton homes are exterior walls with inadequate insulation, supply lines to hose bibs and outdoor irrigation systems, pipes in unheated garage spaces, supply lines running through crawl spaces beneath additions, and supply lines to outbuildings and workshops.
Running out of hot water is more than an inconvenience in a Milton winter, it disrupts daily life significantly. Whether your existing unit has failed suddenly or is aging toward the end of its reliable service life, BOS Plumbing provides expert water heater installation and replacement for both tankless and traditional tank-style systems throughout Milton and Halton Region.
Traditional Tank Water Heaters store a fixed volume of preheated water and maintain it at your set temperature continuously. Modern high-efficiency tank units achieve significantly better energy ratings than units from ten or fifteen years ago a new installation often pays for itself in reduced energy costs over time. When a tank water heater fails, it typically does so suddenly, leaving homeowners with cold water and sometimes a flooded utility room from a failed tank. BOS Plumbing responds to failed water heater calls quickly and can typically complete same-day replacement in most residential situations.
Tankless Water Heaters heat water only when a hot water tap is opened, eliminating standby heat loss entirely. A properly sized tankless unit provides essentially unlimited hot water on demand, making it ideal for larger households or homeowners prioritizing long-term energy efficiency. Tankless installation is more involved than a tank swap; it often requires upgraded gas supply lines, dedicated venting, and properly adjusted supply connections. BOS Plumbing has extensive experience with tankless installation across all major brands.
If you have lived in Milton for any length of time, you have experienced the effects of hard water white scale deposits around faucet aerators and showerheads, soap that does not lather well, dishes that emerge from the dishwasher with a cloudy film, and dry skin after showering. Milton’s municipal water supply contains elevated concentrations of calcium and magnesium carbonate, the minerals defining water hardness.
Hard water is not merely cosmetic. Scale buildup inside hot water tanks, drain pipes, dishwashers, washing machines, and other water-using appliances dramatically reduces their efficiency and shortens their service life. A hot water tank operating in hard water conditions can lose up to 30 percent of its heating efficiency from scale accumulation alone, significantly increasing your energy costs every month.
A whole-home water softener installation treats all water entering your home before it reaches any fixture or appliance. BOS Plumbing supplies and installs water softener systems from leading manufacturers, properly sized for your household’s water consumption and actual hardness level. Our installation includes a water hardness assessment, system selection and sizing, plumbing connections to your cold water supply main, bypass valve installation for maintenance access, regeneration schedule programming, and a complete homeowner walkthrough.
New Milton subdivisions have tighter plumbing layouts and builder-grade installations that need extra care. BOS Plumbing and Drains always provides fair, transparent rates.
Milton has hard water. We offer water softener installation to protect your plumbing and appliances.
Construction debris is a major issue in fast-growing areas. BOS Plumbing and Drains performs full drain cleaning and camera inspections to remove leftover materials.
Yes, it prevents scaling, protects fixtures, and improves water pressure. We offer efficient, low-maintenance systems.
Yes but BOS Plumbing and Drains prioritizes fair pricing and charges based on service, not inflated hourly blocks.