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Simcoe County Township · Residential & Commercial

Plumber in Essa.

Licensed journeyman plumber working across Essa Township — Angus, Thornton, Baxter and the rural concessions in between. Residential and commercial.

Call 705 888 2651
About 20 minutes from the shop in Barrie · open daily 6am to 10pm
20 yrsIn the trade
LicensedJourneyman plumber
CertifiedBackflow prevention
6am–10pmOpen every day
Roy, owner of Wilkin Plumbing
RoyOwner & journeyman plumber
The person behind the wrench

When you call me,
you get me.

Hi, I'm Roy. I'm a licensed and skilled journeyman plumber with 20 years in the trade. I'm originally from the UK, and in January 2021 my family and I moved to Barrie to build something of our own.

I started out with a local plumbing company, and it showed me exactly what I wanted to bring to this community. A more personal service. Real attention to detail. Fair, honest pricing.

For me, plumbing isn't only about fixing the problem. It's about making sure you feel looked after. I pay close attention to the details, and I treat every home as if it were mine.

"I show up when I say I will, I'm honest and upfront, and the job isn't finished until you're completely happy."
Roy WilkinWilkin Plumbing, Barrie ON
What I do

Plumbing done properly, start to finish.

One plumber, one standard. From a dripping tap to a full bathroom renovation, here is how I can help.

Residential Plumbing

Leaky faucets, clogged drains and blocked pipes. Fast, reliable fixes you can count on.

Commercial Plumbing

Work that fits around your business, so your day keeps moving with minimal disruption.

Backflow Prevention

Cross connection testing, surveys, install and repair. Fully compliant with the municipality.

Water Heater Repair & Install

Diagnose and repair fast, or install new. I work on all types of water heater.

Sewer Line Services

Clogs, backups and tree root infiltration, cleared and repaired properly.

Home Inspection

A full visual plumbing check for buyers and owners, with a clear plan to fix any faults.

Bathroom Renovation

Full renovations including tile, electrical and building work. Start to finish, I handle it.

Plumbing Maintenance

Preventive upkeep that keeps small issues from turning into costly repairs.

On the ground

What plumbing in Essa actually involves.

Municipal water in Essa is supplied inside Angus, Thornton and Baxter. Angus is the township's primary settlement area and the one with both municipal water and sanitary sewers; its municipal wells draw from a deep aquifer around Angus and CFB Borden, while Thornton's are set in shallower sand aquifers.

Angus has run up against water and wastewater capacity limits that constrain new development — which in practice means a lot of the work here is on the housing that is already standing rather than on new subdivisions. Outside the three serviced communities, properties are on private wells and septic.

Servicing details from Township of Essa — living in Essa · Essa — notice to municipal water users in Angus, Thornton and Baxter.

Common calls

What I get called out for in Essa.

Angus homes and rental turnover

Base-adjacent housing turns over often. Fast repairs between tenancies, fixture swaps and the inspection-and-fix-list work that comes with a change of occupant.

Hard-water damage to water heaters

Groundwater here is hard. Scaled and short-lived tanks, plus softeners and filtration supplied and installed as an Excalibur dealer.

Commercial work along the Highway 90 corridor

Backflow surveys, installs and annual testing filed for municipal compliance, scheduled around trading hours.

Rural well and septic properties

Pumps, pressure tanks and drainage on the concessions outside Angus, Thornton and Baxter.

Coverage

Communities I cover in Essa.

Recent work

Bathrooms, fixtures and mechanical work, start to finish.

A few of the jobs I've completed around Barrie and Orillia.

Modern freestanding bathtub with floor-mounted faucet
Tiled walk-in shower with black fixtures
Double-sink vanity in a large bathroom
Glass shower enclosure
Freestanding tub with mosaic tile surround
Drop-in sink basin with new faucet
Tiled tub and shower combination
Utility bar sink in white cabinet
New hot water tank installed with copper supply lines
Backflow preventer and thermal expansion tank on copper piping
Water meter and main shut-off valve replacement, before and after
Bathroom vanity replacement, before and after
Oval freestanding tub with tiled mosaic border
Compact bathroom vanity with dark counter

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Straight from Google

What Barrie neighbours say.

Real reviews from Roy's Google Business Profile. Read every one on Google.

4.9
4.9 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews
Verified on Google
★★★★★

Out of a 0-10 rating, I would give Roy from Wilkin Plumbing a 20. This man is without a doubt the best plumber I have ever dealt with in my 50 years of owning a home. He is so very knowledgeable, kind, professional and he stands by his word. The last two projects he did for us were done with perfection, and although he ran into things that took him longer, he stood by his quote. I would recommend Roy to anyone without hesitation.

Deborah Madrick· Google review

★★★★★

I look after 6 Tim Hortons restaurants in Barrie and Roy is our plumber. He is by far the most detailed, knowledgeable, honest plumber we have had. He is quick and prompt at solving any of our plumbing issues at any of our locations. He arrives on time and on the date he schedules us for, and if there is any plumbing emergency, he responds quickly.

Mily Singh· Google review

★★★★★

Roy was great at understanding our needs for a new sump pump set up. We are on high ground water in the south east end and Roy fitted us with a two pump set up to ensure peace of mind, along with a wifi water level detector for extra measure. Would highly recommend!

Anthony M· Local Guide

★★★★★

My wife and I could not be happier with our new bathroom. Extremely knowledgeable, Roy transformed an empty corner of our basement into a beautiful, fully functional bathroom. His work is impeccable and the end result speaks for itself. A great guy and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend him!

Bill Mercer· Google review

★★★★★

Roy is an outstanding plumber. When I called him to service my sump pump, he presented multiple solutions to my issues and guided me through the decision-making process. His expertise is remarkable, and he is so professional and a pleasure to deal with. I can't recommend him highly enough!

cooldogsxena· Google review

★★★★★

Roy has always been just a phone call away and is quick to respond in time of need. He provides an honest consultation, has done great work for me while leaving the workplace neat and tidy. He is my go to guy!

Rose Blue· Google review

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No surprises

Honest, upfront pricing.

Charged on time and materials, so you only pay for the work the job actually needs.

Standard rates

Service call
Covers the first hour on site, materials separate$140 + tax
Set-price itemsOn request

Some supplied items, like toilets and faucets, have set prices. Everything is based on the time and materials needed to do the job right.

Free

Most estimates cost nothing.

I can often quote straight from a few photos you send me. For bigger projects I'm happy to do a site visit at no cost.

Good to know

Questions I get asked.

What fixtures can you install?
Sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs and much more. I usually supply and install the fixtures myself, but I'm happy to work with items you've bought. If it's plumbing related, I can install it.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the issue and how complex it is to fix. My pricing is based on time and materials. There's a standard service call of $140 + tax that covers the first hour, with materials charged separately.
Do you charge for estimates?
Most estimates are free, and I can often quote from photos you send me. For bigger projects I'll do a site visit at no cost. These are usually at set times in the week, so you may need to be flexible. A visit at a time that suits you better may carry a small fee.
How many plumbers are on staff?
Wilkin Plumbing is run by me, Roy. For larger jobs I bring in a few trusted journeyman plumbers, but they always work alongside me. I'm on site to make sure every job meets my standard.
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Authorized Dealer Excalibur Water Systems. Water treatment and filtration, supplied and installed.
Where I work

Barrie, Orillia and across Simcoe County.

Barrie is home and Orillia is a regular run. These are the townships and towns around them I cover — each one has its own page with what the plumbing is actually like there.

Get in touch

Book a plumber in Essa.

Need a quote, got a question, or want to book a visit? Reach out and I'll make the whole thing easy.

705 888 2651 info@wilkinplumbing.ca
270 Kozlov St, Barrie, ON L4N 7H6
Serving Barrie, Orillia and local area
Open every day, 6am to 10pm
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