Homeowner Tools
Not sure what kind of plumbing problem you’re dealing with, or what a leak might be costing you? Use our homeowner tools to get general guidance before booking service.
These tools are designed to help you understand common warning signs, possible urgency, the cost of wasted water, and what information may be helpful to share with a plumbing or drain professional.
Drain Problem Checker
Use this tool if you are dealing with a slow drain, clogged drain, gurgling toilet, floor drain backup, sewer smell, or multiple fixtures backing up.
- Slow or blocked drains
- Recurring clogs
- Floor drain backups
- Possible sewer warning signs
Plumbing Problem Checker
Use this tool for general plumbing concerns that are not drain or sewer related, such as leaks, toilets, faucets, water heaters, sump pumps, frozen pipes, and water pressure issues.
- Leaks and water damage
- Toilet, faucet, or fixture issues
- Water heater problems
- Sump pump and pressure concerns
Hidden Water Leak Cost Calculator
Use this tool to estimate how much water a running toilet, dripping tap, leaking pipe, or unexplained water loss is wasting, and what it could be adding to your water bill.
- Litres wasted per day, month, and year
- Estimated cost using your municipality’s rates
- Simple water meter and bucket tests
- No email or phone number required
Which tool should you use?
Use the Drain Problem Checker if:
Water is backing up, a drain is clogged, a toilet is gurgling, a floor drain is involved, or more than one fixture is affected.
Use the Plumbing Problem Checker if:
You have a leak, no hot water, low water pressure, a toilet or faucet issue, a sump pump concern, or a possible frozen pipe.
Use the Leak Cost Calculator if:
You know or suspect water is leaking and want to see how much it is wasting, or your water bill is higher than usual and you can’t find the cause.
These tools are for general guidance only. Cost estimates depend on your utility’s current rates and billing. They do not replace an on-site diagnosis by a licensed plumbing or drain professional.
Still not sure?
If you are unsure which tool to use, or if water is actively leaking or backing up, contact Birnie Plumbing & Drains directly.