# Plumbing, gas and heating in Markham

> Plumbing, gas and heating in Markham: who shuts the water off at the curb, the after-hours number, the private plumbing rebate, and booking Jackman Mechanical.

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- Business: Jackman Mechanical Ltd., Toronto, ON, Canada (serves Toronto, North York, Mississauga, Markham, Ajax)
- Phone: (416) 888-1371 | Text: (289) 639-2754 | Email: jackmanmechanicallimited@gmail.com
- Page updated: 2026-10-20

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Jackman Mechanical Ltd. repairs, installs and maintains plumbing, gas lines and gas heating for homes and businesses in Markham, with 24/7 emergency repairs at (416) 888-1371. Markham runs its own water: the City owns the pipe to the property line and the curb stop, shuts the water off at the curb on request for a fee, and offers a rebate for flood protection plumbing in flood-prone areas.

[Call (416) 888-1371](tel:+14168881371) [Request a repair or quote](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/request/) [Text (289) 639-2754](sms:+12896392754)

## Who shuts the water off at the street in Markham?

The City of Markham, at the curb stop, which the City owns. It does it on request, and fees apply. Call [905-477-5530](tel:+19054775530), or [905-477-7000](tel:+19054777000) after hours [(City of Markham)](https://www.markham.ca/neighbourhood-services/water-sewer/homeowner-maintenance-guide). In a burst pipe, close your own main valve inside the house first.

## Whose pipe is it in Markham?

The City maintains the water pipe from the main to the property line. From the property line into the house, and everything inside, is the owner's [(City of Markham)](https://www.markham.ca/neighbourhood-services/water-sewer/homeowner-maintenance-guide). The same page points to Markham's water use by-law, By-law 2019-53, for the rules on the water system.

## Does Markham help pay for flood protection plumbing?

In flood-prone areas, yes. Markham's Private Plumbing Protection Rebate needs pre-approval, a permit by April 30, 2027, and an application by July 31, 2027 [(City of Markham)](https://www.markham.ca/neighbourhood-services/water-sewer/basement-flooding-and-sewer-back-prevention).

**Markham Private Plumbing Protection Rebate, maximums**

| Work | Up to |
| --- | --- |
| Backwater valve, indoor | $1,750 |
| Backwater valve, outdoor | $2,000 |
| Weeping tile disconnection, by gravity | $3,000 |
| Weeping tile disconnection, with a sump pump | $5,000 |
| Sewer lateral reline | $2,500 |

Check on the City's page whether your street is in an eligible area before any work starts.

## What does Jackman Mechanical do in Markham?

The same work as everywhere: [water heaters](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/residential/water-heaters/), [leaks and plumbing repairs](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/residential/plumbing-repairs/), [drains](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/residential/drains/), [gas lines](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/residential/gas-lines/), [furnaces](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/residential/furnaces/) and [boilers](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/residential/boilers/) for homes, and [gas, heating and plumbing for businesses](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/commercial/). The province-wide rules on [who may work on gas](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/guides/who-can-work-on-gas-ontario/) and [carbon monoxide alarms](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/guides/carbon-monoxide-alarms-ontario/) apply here too. Jackman Mechanical prices each job directly with you; no prices are published on this site.

Published by Jackman Mechanical Ltd., Toronto. Updated October 20, 2026.

## In Markham now?

Emergencies, any hour.

[Call (416) 888-1371](tel:+14168881371)

## Text us a photo

Text the problem and your address to (289) 639-2754.

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Jackman Mechanical Ltd.: plumbing, gas and heating for homes and businesses in Toronto, North York, Mississauga, Markham and Ajax. Call (416) 888-1371. Full site: https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/