# Plumbing, gas and heating in Ajax

> Plumbing, gas and heating in Ajax: Durham Region shutoffs at the service box, who fixes which leak, lead service pipes, and how Jackman Mechanical books a job.

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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 Ajax, with 24/7 emergency repairs at (416) 888-1371. Ajax's water is run by Durham Region, which shuts it off at the service box, fixes leaks at the meter itself, leaves the valves on both sides of the meter to you, and replaces the public half of old lead pipes.

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

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

Durham Region, at the service box. Book it 48 hours ahead; the fees go on your water bill, and emergency shutoffs are possible. Call 311 or [905-668-7711](tel:+19056687711) [(Durham Region)](https://durham.ca/en/regional-government/report-a-water-problem.aspx). In a burst pipe, close your own main valve inside the house first.

## Who fixes which leak in Ajax?

**Leaks at the water meter in Durham Region**

| Leak | Who fixes it |
| --- | --- |
| The meter and its fittings | Durham Region |
| The valves on both sides of the meter | The homeowner, with a plumber |
| Every other pipe in the house | The homeowner, with a plumber |

Source: [Durham Region, report a water problem](https://durham.ca/en/regional-government/report-a-water-problem.aspx). A leaking valve beside the meter is a [plumbing repair](https://www.jackmanmechanical.com/residential/plumbing-repairs/).

## Could my Ajax home have a lead water pipe?

Lead service pipes are typical in homes built before the mid-1950s. Durham Region's Lead Service Replacement Program replaces the municipal side; the private side is the owner's cost. The Region offers free testing for buildings built before 1990: [905-668-7711](tel:+19056687711), extension 3488 [(Durham Region)](https://www.durham.ca/living-here/water-and-sewer/lead-service-replacement-program/).

## What does Jackman Mechanical do in Ajax?

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, from what you describe, the photos or a visit.

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

## In Ajax now?

Emergencies, any hour.

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## 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/