Hippo Plumbing & Heating TSBC License: LGA 0209268
Open 24 Hours · Monday – Sunday
Burst pipe? Flooded basement? We dispatch immediately, any time.
New Westminster's oldest homes — some dating to the early 1900s — may still have galvanized steel water lines and cast-iron drain systems. Replacing these systems requires care and expertise with heritage properties. Our New Westminster plumbers are experienced in this type of sensitive, complex pipe replacement work, and we treat historic homes with the respect they deserve.
Emergency Response
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Years Experience
Serving the Lower Mainland
License LGA 0209268
Fully Licensed & Insured
When a plumbing emergency strikes, every minute matters. Hippo Plumbing & Heating provides true 24/7 emergency plumbing response throughout Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, and the Lower Mainland. Call us any time — a real licensed plumber picks up the phone, not a voicemail or answering service.
We arrive quickly with fully stocked service vehicles and the expertise to handle any emergency — from burst pipes and major leaks to sewer backups and flooding. Our goal is to stop the damage fast, protect your home, and restore your plumbing the same day whenever possible.
New Westminster's oldest homes — some dating to the early 1900s — may still have galvanized steel water lines and cast-iron drain systems. Replacing these systems requires care and expertise with heritage properties. Our New Westminster plumbers are experienced in this type of sensitive, complex pipe replacement work, and we treat historic homes with the respect they deserve.
The local details below come from the New Westminster service-area profile and help place this plumbing service in the context of the city’s homes and neighbourhoods.
New Westminster homes from the 1900s–1940s may have galvanized pipe and cast-iron drainage systems at or well past end of life. We assess and replace these systems safely, with sensitivity to heritage structures and city regulations.
Hot-water radiator boiler systems are common in New Westminster's older housing. We service, repair, and where needed replace these systems — preserving radiant heat comfort with modern efficiency and reliability.
New Westminster's oldest neighbourhoods have clay-tile sewer mains and service laterals that crack, shift, and attract root intrusion. Camera inspection is essential before any drain work in these historically complex areas.
Queen's Park is New Westminster's crown jewel — a neighbourhood of grand heritage homes, many built between 1890 and 1930. Plumbing systems in these homes can be extraordinary in their age: galvanized or even lead supply lines, cast-iron drain stacks, and early fixture configurations that require specialist knowledge to repair or replace sensitively. We treat every Queen's Park home with the respect these historic properties deserve.
Sapperton is one of New Westminster's industrial-heritage residential districts, with a mix of workers' cottages and post-war bungalows. The neighbourhood's clay-tile sewer infrastructure is among the city's oldest and most prone to root intrusion, joint separation, and partial pipe collapse. Camera inspection before any drain work in Sapperton is essential — we've found serious underground issues that saved homeowners from a much larger, reactive repair.
Queensborough sits on Lulu Island and has seen significant residential development since 2000 — newer townhomes and single-family homes on the island's north end. Drainage here requires careful attention due to the low-lying terrain and proximity to the Fraser River. Backflow prevention and proper drain slope are critical in Queensborough, and we assess both whenever we're called for drain service in this area.
True 24/7 emergency response — including weekends and holidays
A real licensed plumber answers every call — not an answering service
Fast dispatch from our Coquitlam-based team
Fully equipped service vehicles on every call
Honest, upfront pricing even in emergencies — no price gouging
Every job is handled by TSBC-licensed technicians using quality materials and equipment.
When a pipe bursts, our emergency plumbers are a phone call away — we manage the crisis efficiently, stop the water, and repair or replace the failed section fast for any job scale.
For swift and effective solutions to sewer backup, our emergency service team is ready with the right tools to address and fix your issues promptly — 24 hours a day.
We identify the source of the leak and make the necessary repairs or replacements to ensure your pipes are sealed and secure, preventing further water damage to your property.
Our emergency service team specializes in quickly thawing frozen pipes, preventing them from bursting and repairing any damage that may have occurred during the freeze event.
Our plumbing services include quick and thorough unblocking of clogged toilets to restore functionality and hygiene to your bathroom when you need it most.
For emergency backflow testing and repair to prevent water contamination, our certified experts provide rapid, reliable service — including commercial backflow emergencies.
If you're facing an emergency with your main water line, our rapid repair service is available 24/7 to address leaks, breaks, and any issues promptly.
New Westminster homes from the 1900s–1940s may have galvanized pipe and cast-iron drainage systems at or well past end of life. We assess and replace these systems safely, with sensitivity to heritage structures and city regulations.
Hot-water radiator boiler systems are common in New Westminster's older housing. We service, repair, and where needed replace these systems — preserving radiant heat comfort with modern efficiency and reliability.
New Westminster's oldest neighbourhoods have clay-tile sewer mains and service laterals that crack, shift, and attract root intrusion. Camera inspection is essential before any drain work in these historically complex areas.
Emergency Plumbing Emergency in New Westminster?
(604) 365-0812A licensed technician answers every call — 24 hours a day.
Call NowOur Coquitlam-based emergency plumbing team can typically reach most addresses in the Tri-Cities area within 30–90 minutes. We prioritize burst pipes, active flooding, and sewer backups as immediate dispatches. Call (604) 365-0812 any time for fast emergency service.
Plumbing emergencies include burst or leaking pipes causing water damage, sewer or drain backups, no hot water in cold weather, flooding from any source, gas odours near plumbing fixtures, and broken water shut-off valves you cannot close. If in doubt, call us — we'd rather assess and advise than have you deal with preventable water damage.
Emergency and after-hours calls do carry a different rate than regular business-hours appointments. We always provide transparent pricing before work begins, so there are no surprises. We never price-gouge in an emergency.
First, locate and turn off your main water shut-off valve (usually in your mechanical room or near the water meter). Then call Hippo Plumbing at (604) 365-0812. We dispatch immediately and can guide you through minimizing damage while we're on the way.
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