Notes from the truck
Plain answers on plumbing and heating from fourteen years of Barrie-area service calls. Written by the owner between jobs; no scare tactics and no jargon.
June 18, 2026
What does a plumber cost in Barrie?
The straight answer, with the real ranges most jobs land in. Standard calls start from $135, and here is what sits behind that number.
June 5, 2026
Why is my furnace short cycling?
A furnace that starts and stops in short bursts is telling you something. The usual causes, what to check yourself and when to call.
May 7, 2026
Opening the cottage: the plumbing checklist for spring
The order of operations that keeps opening weekend from turning into a flood. What to check before the water goes on, step by step.
Got the problem these posts describe?
Call and we will tell you on the phone when we can be there. Standard calls from $135, quoted before any work starts.