Plumbing and gas help that shows up day or night not just when it's convenient.
Force Plumbing is Eric Van Dam, a third-generation, licensed plumber and gas technician with 20+ years of hands-on experience. Straight answers, real fixes, and 24/7 emergency service when something can't wait.
Plumbing runs in the family
Plumbing is more than a trade for the Van Dam family, it's a legacy. Eric Van Dam is a third-generation plumber, continuing a tradition that began decades ago with his grandfather.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Eric brings both expertise and heart to every job. He is a Licensed Plumber and Gas Technician (Registration FS-R-52440), and for Eric, plumbing isn't just work, it's a family story that continues with every pipe laid and fixture installed.
Plumbing, gas & renovation services
From a dripping faucet to a full renovation, Force Plumbing handles it with care. Every job starts with a straight answer, never a guess.
General Plumbing Repairs & Maintenance
Leaky faucets, burst pipes and everything in between, fixed quickly to keep your home running smoothly.
- Fixture & faucet repairs
- Burst & leaking pipe fixes
- Routine maintenance visits
24/7 Emergency Plumbing
Plumbing emergencies don't wait for business hours, so neither do we. Fast response, day or night.
- Available 24 hours a day
- Burst pipes & major leaks
- Fast, guaranteed results
Bathroom, Kitchen & Whole-Home Renovations
Plumbing support for full renovations, from a bathroom refresh to gas lines for a new kitchen.
- Bathroom & kitchen upgrades
- Gas BBQ & fireplace lines
- Whole-home renovation support
Drain Cleaning
Clogs and backups cleared properly, so your plumbing keeps flowing the way it should.
- Clogged drain clearing
- Backup prevention
- Routine drain maintenance
Water Heater Installation & Maintenance
Installation and routine upkeep so you have hot water when you need it.
- New water heater installs
- Routine maintenance
- Repairs & troubleshooting
Gas Line Installation & Repair
Certified, safe gas line work for appliances, heating systems and more.
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repairs
- Appliance & heating hookups
The experience behind every job
The numbers behind every homeowner who calls Force Plumbing.
Figures reflect Eric's experience and Force Plumbing's published reviews, updated periodically.
Force Plumbing covers the Waterloo Region
Eric takes calls across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and the surrounding communities. If you're nearby, he's glad to help.
Request serviceWe serve
- Kitchener
- Waterloo
- Cambridge
- Guelph
- And surrounding areas
What Kitchener-Waterloo says about Force Plumbing
★★★★★“Eric at Force Plumbing is absolutely amazing. My kitchen faucet was pouring out water, and Eric quickly stopped the leak and installed a brand new faucet. He tightened my toilet, replaced my broken and leaking tub spout, and fixed everything perfectly.”
“I recently had Force Plumbing install my bathroom, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Eric was professional, friendly and incredibly efficient, and even took care of removing my old toilet.”
“Eric was very professional and friendly. He came to install a water softener for us, which turned out to be a bigger task than expected, and stayed to finish the job right, then explained how it all works.”
“I hired Eric at Force Plumbing to install new water fixtures after some renovations. Eric and his staff were punctual, professional and courteous, with every install coming out perfect.”
What can we fix for you?
Have a plumbing or gas issue? Send a few details and Eric will get back to you with a straight answer, no upsells.
Prefer to talk it through? Call anytime, Force Plumbing is available 24/7.
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Serving K-W, Cambridge & Guelph
Call anytime, day or night, for emergency service.