Plumbing in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

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Plumbers in Canada are often contractors installing and maintaining plumbing fixtures, fittings and equipment. Plumbers hold specific licences to install, service and repair all types of pipes and drainage systems, such as faucets, ovens and toilets, for the catchment and distribution of water, liquids, gases and waste products. Plumbers are essential to the residential and nonresidential building markets, since plumbers are needed to install systems for new construction and repair, and maintain existing structures' systems. Residential renovation has been a major source of revenue recently, and maintaining and repairing of existing equipment also generates significant revenue. Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.9% to $18.5 billion through the end of 2023, including a 1.5% increase in 2023 due to a growing nonresidential construction market.

This industry installs and services plumbing fixtures, fittings and equipment. Industry activities include work on household pipes and drains, installation of gas cooking and heating appliances and work on bathroom and toilet fixtures and venting systems. Emergency repair work (e.g. unclogging drains or repairing burst water mains) represents a significant source of industry revenue. Contractors may also supply plumbing appliances, pipes and coupling products for projects.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.