--- title: 'Plumber on the South Shore — 24/7 Emergency & Residential Plumbing' url: 'https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/plumber-south-shore' markdown: 'https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/plumber-south-shore.md' lang: en date: '2026-05-08' description: 'When a basement drain backs up during spring flooding season, a sump pump fails overnight, or a pipe bursts in a Longueuil bungalow on a Sunday morning, you need a plumber who responds immediately and arrives prepared to fix it in one visit. Plomberie 5 Étoiles has been serving South Shore homeown…' --- Plomberie 5 Etoiles Montreal # Plumber on the South Shore — 24/7 Emergency & Residential Plumbing Trusted South Shore plumbers available 24/7 for emergency calls, drain cleaning, leak repair, and complete plumbing services. 4.8 / 5 Google Urgence 24/7 Montreal et region **+110 avis verifies** ![plumber rive-sud](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/images/p/l/u/m/b/plumber-rive-sud-578e643c.webp?g-b1ebab99) When a basement drain backs up during spring flooding season, a sump pump fails overnight, or a pipe bursts in a Longueuil bungalow on a Sunday morning, you need a plumber who responds immediately and arrives prepared to fix it in one visit. **Plomberie 5 Étoiles** has been serving South Shore homeowners for over 15 years — across Longueuil, Brossard, Boucherville, Saint-Lambert, La Prairie, and every municipality in between. [Get A Quote](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/schedule-plumber)[Click To Call](tel:5144473700)--- ## Plumbing Services on the South Shore We handle the full range of residential and light commercial plumbing across the South Shore. Whether it's a planned repair, a seasonal inspection, or a middle-of-the-night emergency, we show up with the right equipment. ### Drain Cleaning & Unclogging - [Drain cleaning services](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/drain-cleaning) - [Clogged bathtub & shower drains](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/bathtubs-showers) - [Clogged sewer drain cleaning](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/sewer-drains) - [High-pressure drain cleaning (hydro-jetting)](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/high-pressure-drain-cleaning) - [Kitchen drain cleaning](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/kitchen-drain-cleaning) - [Main drain root removal](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/drain-root-removal) ### Plumbing Repairs & Installations - [Water leak detection & repair](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/water-leak-repair) - [Toilet installation & repair](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/toilets) - [Faucet & sink installation](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/sinks-faucets) - [Water heater installation & replacement](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/water-heater-installation) - [Dishwasher installation](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/dishwasher-installation) - [Garbage disposal installation](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/garbage-disposals) - [Residential plumbing services](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/residential-plumbing) - [Commercial plumbing services](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/commercial-plumbing) ### Flood Protection — Critical on the South Shore - [Sump pump installation & service](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/sump-pump) - [Battery backup sump pump](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/battery-backup-sump-pump) - [Backwater valve installation](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/backwater-valve) - [Main drain excavation services](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/main-drain-excavation-services) ### Inspection & Detection - [Drain camera inspection](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/video-camera-inspection) - [Drain camera detection](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/drain-camera-detection) - [Home drain inspection](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/plumbing-home-inspection) - [Smoke test leak detection](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/smoke-test-leak-detection) ### Emergency Plumbing - [24/7 emergency plumbing](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/emergency-plumber) - [Burst pipe & water leak emergency](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/pipe-water-leak) - [Emergency sewer backup](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/drain-sewer-back-up) - [Flooded basement response](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/flooding-emergency) - [Frozen pipe thawing](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/frozen-pipes-thawing) - [Hot water tank emergency](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/hot-water-tank-emergency) --- Customer Reviews ![Vertigo Stardust](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX6hRmaXkybnk-TTVIZ2KebCIHvhzQqBu4K55sa6xb0pWlY7dU=s64-c-rp-mo-ba12-br100) Vertigo Stardust 7 years ago Well done guys, they've earned their 5 stars My kitchen sink wasn't flushing despite the underneath pipes being clean. My basement toilet was out of order. I called them at 9:30am, the man clearly explained the fees wit… [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwNmZQcktREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe8577a595261d74f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID06fPrKQ%7C%7C?hl=fr-CA) ![Lison Côté](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK4vgy9PzgS2__E76I34W7FqlW2CGcPEyr3XHY4Tef3M_adBw=s64-c-rp-mo-br100) Lison Côté 9 months ago Fast, friendly, and professional service. Wow. Thank you. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GNmN6bEZXWEpxUTBGb1EweDFkRnBYUzJKNGFGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe8577a595261d74f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmF6czlFWXJqQ0FoQ0x1dFpXS2J4aFE%7C%7C?hl=fr-CA) ![Laurence Corbeil](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJCmTUaFDMGpoZHdZENcpfu7u2pZlmYolLEl72K6c8upl1RhA=s64-c-rp-mo-br100) Laurence Corbeil 11 months ago The service was good and fast, with relevant advice. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOeFpIZDFWVkYzT1U1VmNHMXhNWE5TWVRjemQzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe8577a595261d74f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNxZHd1VVF3OU5VcG1xMXNSYTczd3c%7C%7C?hl=fr-CA) ![Yann Laliberte](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVuIJ9qH2b3FDTzfGZkgvOpjQyToKom_gIEgSoIGRBCDe5AelsZcQ=s64-c-rp-mo-ba3-br100) Yann Laliberte 9 months ago Courteous, fast, and professional. Thank you. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sUlJGcEJWV1UzYm0xS2NYUkNRa04zY3kwM01YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe8577a595261d74f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlRRFpBVWU3bm1KcXRCQkN3cy03MXc%7C%7C?hl=fr-CA) ![Chantal Labelle](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJuo-iPl0YTdXExUDJ1P-klmq0YSn5iFDXynBZc92aZmIaQxQ=s64-c-rp-mo-br100) Chantal Labelle 1 year ago Very good service, fast, efficient, and courteous. I highly recommend them. Thank you :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJNzVxQU1nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe8577a595261d74f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDI75qAMg%7C%7C?hl=fr-CA) ![Claude Massy](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUc8n83Q72QK6wlgg4FaPCh5V_yMitbPujm68KO7qxMLZ7-owBkAg=s64-c-rp-mo-ba2-br100) Claude Massy 2 years ago Great camera inspection, even earlier than scheduled. Very friendly and gave clear explanations of the work. I truly recommend them. My plumber was Zoiubir. Thanks to Alex. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuck9HWXlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe8577a595261d74f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICnrOGYyAE%7C%7C?hl=fr-CA) [See all Google reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nyAfCnzjv1Zy714s8) --- ## Plumbing on the South Shore — What Makes This Region Different The South Shore has a distinct plumbing profile shaped by its geography, its housing stock, and its history with flooding. After 15 years of working in homes across the region, here's what we've learned. ### Sump Pumps and the South Shore Water Table Large portions of the South Shore — particularly in Châteauguay, La Prairie, Candiac, and areas near the Richelieu River corridor — sit on terrain with a high seasonal water table. During spring snowmelt and heavy summer rainfall, hydrostatic pressure can push water through foundation cracks and floor joints faster than most homeowners expect. Homes in these areas rely heavily on sump pumps, and a pump failure during peak season means a flooded basement in hours, not days. We install, service, and replace sump pumps across the South Shore. We also install [battery backup sump pump systems](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/battery-backup-sump-pump) — which keep operating during power outages, the most common failure scenario during severe storms. If your pump is more than 7 years old or has never been inspected, schedule a check before the spring season arrives. ### Flooding History and Backwater Valves The South Shore has seen significant flood damage events — the 2011 Richelieu flooding, the 2017 spring floods that displaced thousands of residents from Châteauguay to Chambly, and the 2019 events that again overwhelmed sewer infrastructure across multiple municipalities. The primary cause of interior damage in most of these events wasn't overland flooding — it was **sewer backup**: wastewater reversing through private drain laterals into basements. A [backwater valve](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/backwater-valve) installed on the main drain prevents this by closing automatically when backflow pressure is detected. Many South Shore municipalities have offered subsidy programs toward backwater valve installation costs — we can confirm what's currently available in your municipality during the consultation. Homeowners who installed backwater valves before 2017 largely avoided basement sewage damage even in severely affected streets. ### 1960s–1980s Suburban Housing Stock The South Shore's suburban expansion from the 1960s through the 1980s created a large stock of bungalows and split-level homes — particularly in Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Saint-Hubert, and La Prairie — that now have drain systems 40 to 60 years old. Common issues in these homes include: - **Separated or bellied clay pipe** in the main drain lateral between the house and the street — clay pipe was widely used in this era and degrades over time, developing offsets and low spots where debris and sediment collect - **ABS or early PVC drain joints** that have separated due to ground movement or thermal cycling over decades - **Cast iron stack pipes** in older Vieux-Longueuil homes — same corrosion profile as Montreal's older housing stock - **Main drain root intrusion** — mature trees planted in the 1960s–70s have root systems that now reach the lateral drain lines, causing recurring blockages that surface cleaning alone won't resolve If you're buying a home on the South Shore built before 1985, a [drain camera inspection](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/video-camera-inspection) before purchase is one of the best investments you can make — it takes about an hour and reveals what no surface inspection can see. --- [CAA recommended](https://www.caaquebec.com/fr/habitation/entreprises-recommandees/plomberie-5-etoiles-inc-drain-5-etoiles) We have been recommended by CAA-Québec for over 10 years [CMMTQ](https://www.cmmtq.org/boutique/membre_cmmtq.php?id=1131) Plomberie 5 Étoiles is a member of the Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec [![Régie du bâtiment du Québec](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/user/pages/01.home/03._certifications/rbq.webp "RBQ")](https://www.pes.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/RegistreLicences/FicheDetenteur/5663453801?mode=Entreprise) [RBQ](https://www.pes.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/RegistreLicences/FicheDetenteur/5663453801?mode=Entreprise) We are licensed by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec [![Home Depot Pro recommended](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/user/pages/01.home/03._certifications/The_Home_Depot_Pro_logo.png "Home Depot Pro")](https://www.homedepot.ca/) [Home Depot Pro](https://www.homedepot.ca/) Home Depot Pro partner [![AECQ](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/user/pages/01.home/03._certifications/aecq.webp "AECQ")](https://www.aecq.org/) [AECQ](https://www.aecq.org/) Member of the Association des entrepreneurs en construction du Québec (AECQ) [![Three Best Rated certificate for Plomberie 5 Étoiles](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/user/pages/01.home/03._certifications/three-best-rated-plomberie5etoiles-blainville.png "Three Best Rated")](https://threebestrated.ca/plumbers-in-blainville-qc) [Three Best Rated](https://threebestrated.ca/plumbers-in-blainville-qc) Among the top three plumbers according to Three Best Rated --- ## Emergency Plumber on the South Shore — Available 24/7 Plumbing emergencies on the South Shore get a real person on the phone around the clock. Our dispatcher confirms an ETA immediately — no recordings, no automated queues. **We respond to:** - Sewer backup flooding into basement drains, floor drains, or lower-level toilets - Burst or leaking pipes inside walls, ceilings, or foundations - Sump pump failure during active rain, snowmelt, or storm surge - Complete drain blockage backing up into multiple fixtures - No hot water — failed water heater - Frozen pipes — risk of rupture - Active leak with no accessible shut-off valve For emergencies: **[call 514-447-3700 directly](tel:5144473700)**. Don't fill out a web form — call the number. --- --- ## Municipalities We Serve on the South Shore We cover the entire South Shore, from Longueuil's core to the furthest municipalities along the Richelieu River corridor: **Agglomération de Longueuil:** Longueuil (Vieux-Longueuil, Saint-Hubert, Greenfield Park), Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Boucherville, Boucherville **Montérégie West:** La Prairie, Candiac, Saint-Constant, Sainte-Catherine, Delson, Châteauguay, Léry, Mercier, Kahnawake corridor **Richelieu Valley:** Chambly, Richelieu, Carignan, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Sainte-Julie, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Beloeil, Otterburn Park, McMasterville Not sure if we cover your area? Call [514-447-3700](tel:5144473700) — we'll confirm in under a minute. --- ## What to Expect When You Call **When you call:** A real person picks up. We ask a few questions about what's happening, and for most standard jobs we give you a price range over the phone before dispatching. No surprises at invoice time. **When the plumber arrives:** We assess the situation on-site, confirm the final price before starting, and proceed only with your approval. If we find something unexpected that changes the scope — a pipe condition issue, a failed component that wasn't visible — we stop, explain, and get your go-ahead before continuing. **After the job:** We confirm everything is working correctly before leaving. We clean up our work area. If you have questions about what caused the problem or how to prevent a recurrence, we'll answer them. --- ## Why South Shore Homeowners Choose Plomberie 5 Étoiles **15+ years serving the South Shore.** We've worked in bungalows in Brossard, split-levels in Saint-Lambert, newer builds in Boucherville, and older homes in Vieux-Longueuil. We know the housing stock and the plumbing problems that come with it. **CAA-Québec recommended for over 10 years.** Verified service quality across hundreds of jobs per year, maintained consistently. **4.8 stars on Google, 150+ verified reviews.** Customers across the South Shore leave reviews because the job was done right — not because we asked them to. **RBQ #5663-4538-01 · CMMTQ Member · Fully insured.** Every job meets Quebec plumbing code. Every plumber on your property is licensed and covered. **Transparent pricing.** You know the cost before we start. Every time. **Same-day service in most cases.** Emergencies are immediate. 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[Get A Quote](https://www.plomberie5etoiles.com/en/schedule-plumber) [Click To Call](tel:5144473700) ##### FAQ ### Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services on the South Shore? Yes. Plomberie 5 Étoiles provides 24/7 emergency plumbing services across the entire South Shore, including evenings, nights, and weekends. Our plumbers respond quickly to minimize damage and restore your system safely. ### Which South Shore cities do you serve? We serve the entire South Shore, including Longueuil, Brossard, Boucherville, Saint-Lambert, Saint-Hubert, La Prairie, Candiac, Saint-Constant, Chambly, Richelieu, and surrounding areas. One call covers the whole region. ### What plumbing services do you offer on the South Shore? We offer residential and commercial plumbing services, drain cleaning, camera inspections, sump pump installation and replacement, water leak repairs, backwater valve installation, and more across the South Shore. ### Are your South Shore plumbers licensed and insured? Yes. All our plumbers are fully licensed and certified, and carry full insurance in accordance with Quebec regulations. ### How quickly can a plumber arrive on the South Shore in an emergency? In most cases, a plumber can arrive the same day, often within a few hours depending on your location and call volume. Our goal is to respond as quickly as possible to prevent further damage. ### How much does a plumber cost on the South Shore? The cost depends on the type of work required. At Plomberie 5 Étoiles, we offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. 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