Ottawa Plumbing and Heating (OPHVAC)Independent
Ottawa Plumbing and Heating (OPHVAC) is listed on manotick.co under Plumbers in Manotick. It is at 1746 Carsonby Rd E, Kars; phone 613-596-5711. Based in Kars, not Manotick. The original firm dates to the early 1900s; current owner Nairn Reid bought it in 2001. WSIB and HRAI credentials published. 24/7 emergency line 613-596-5711, stated on its own site.
One of manotick.co’s three picks for plumbers — chosen on the criteria we publish, never for money. See how they compare and what the work costs in K4M, below.
| Phone | 613-596-5711 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1746 Carsonby Rd E, Kars |
| Website | ophvac.ca |
| Category | Plumbers in Manotick |
| Based | Kars |
| Ownership | Independent — locally owned, not a chain or franchise |
Why Ottawa Plumbing and Heating (OPHVAC) is a pick for plumbers
Ottawa Plumbing and Heating (OPHVAC) is one of manotick.co’s three picks for plumbers in K4M, chosen on the criteria we publish and never for money. Kars-based, with a 24/7 emergency line and WSIB, HRAI and TSSA credentials published on its own site — the one to call at 2am.
Based: Kars · Ownership: Independent · Availability: 24/7 line, stated on its own site
How they compare with the other picks
Short answer: Out here the answer splits by what has failed. If it is the well — no pressure, a dead pump, a waterlogged tank — C&N Water Pumps has been on Main St since 1962 and is a groundwater specialist, not a general plumber. For ordinary residential work The Plumber Guy is owner-run and Manotick-based. At two in the morning, OPHVAC in Kars publishes a 24/7 line and its WSIB, HRAI and TSSA credentials.
- C&N Water Pumps — On Manotick Main St since 1962 and an Ontario Ground Water Association member — a well and pressure-system specialist rather than a general plumber.
- The Plumber Guy — Owner-run and Manotick-based, phone only. No website means less to check beforehand, and usually the person who answers is the person who comes.
A comparison of the three businesses this site would call first, on facts each publishes about itself — not a ranking of every plumber serving K4M, and not a rating. "What sets them apart" is our opinion, formed from the criteria we publish. No business has paid for a place in this table, and payment would not change it. Confirm licence and insurance directly before you hire.
What the work costs in K4M
| Service or scope | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate (licensed) | $110 – $160 / hr |
| Emergency / after-hours rate | $200 – $350 / hr |
| Drain cleaning / auger / camera inspection | $150 – $350 |
| Pressure tank replacement (installed) | $450 – $1,000 |
| Water heater replacement (tank, installed) | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Sump pump replacement | $800 – $1,750 |
| Fixture install (toilet, faucet) | $150 – $400 |
Every listing in this trade, and the rest of the guide, is on Plumbers in Manotick.
What they say about themselves
A Kars-based, Reid-family-run plumbing and HVAC company tracing its origins to the early 1900s, offering 24/7 emergency service across Ottawa including Manotick.
Reid family, three generations; Nairn Reid (Owner/President) purchased the company in 2001 from Robert Hobbs and Bob Currie; Devon Reid is Owner/Operations Manager · 24/7 Emergency Service: (613) 596-5711
Does: Furnaces, boilers and heat pumps · Air conditioning installation and repair · Plumbing (installations, leak detection, drain clearing) · Indoor air quality and electrical services · Commercial HVAC and plumbing
Publishes: WSIB certified · HRAI member · Energy Star Participant · All our Ottawa plumbers are fully licensed, insured, and trained to meet local building codes and safety standards · Nairn Reid: Licensed G1 gas fitter, oil burner mechanic, refrigeration mechanic · Devon Reid: Licensed oil burner technician, G1 gas fitter, refrigeration (313A), plumber (306A), electrician (309A), master electrician
- Company founded in the early 1900s; states it worked on some of the city's first indoor plumbing and heating systems
- States it was the first HVAC company in the Ottawa region to promote mechanical training for women
- Runs weekly in-house technician training sessions in a dedicated classroom
Read from the business's own site. Credentials are as stated by the business; confirm licence and insurance directly before you hire.
Also listed under plumbers in manotick
- C&N Water Pumps — 5640 Manotick Main St
- The Plumber Guy — 797 River Rd
About this listing
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