Basement flooding and sewer backup in Alberta

Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.

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What applies across Alberta

  • Plumber, gasfitter (class A and B) and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic are compulsory certification trades in Alberta: their restricted activities must be done by a certified journeyperson, a holder of a recognized trade certificate or a registered apprentice.

    Government of Alberta (Tradesecrets) (source, opens in a new tab)

Before you hire

  1. Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.

    Source: ised-isde.canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

  2. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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  3. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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