Waywest Mechanical provides plumbing for multi-family residences in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island, including rental suites, duplexes, townhomes and condominiums. Waywest plumbs new construction and suite conversions with value-engineered solutions that never sacrifice quality, and services multi-family buildings for homeowners, strata councils and property managers, including water mains, drains and hot water systems.
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM · quotes within the hour
Plumbing for many occupants
In Nanaimo, more homeowners are building rental suites to help cover costs, and premium rental and multi-family residences such as townhomes and condominiums are increasingly common. In every multi-family setting, residents take their health and comfort seriously — and a backed-up sink, a broken main line or corroded piping can cause serious headaches for multiple occupants, the owner or the property manager.
Waywest understands the intricacies of larger residential plumbing and has the experience to complete projects based on the needs of each customer.
What we plumb
- Secondary and basement suites — kitchens, bathrooms, laundry and hot water
- Duplexes and triplexes
- Townhouse complexes
- Condominium and apartment buildings
- Supportive and affordable housing — like the Uplands Walk project
For owners and developers
Whether you are a homeowner outfitting a rental suite or a developer breaking ground on a housing complex, we offer competitive, value-engineered solutions that never sacrifice quality: efficient layouts, properly sized mains and hot water, accessible shut-offs for each unit, and backflow and fire protection where required.
For strata councils and property managers
Once a building is occupied, Waywest keeps it running:
- 24/7 emergency plumbing at 250-616-1446
- Main line, sewer and drain problems — see sewer line repair
- Shared hot water and boiler systems
- Annual backflow testing
- Scheduled PropertyCare maintenance with technician reports
Service area
Multi-family plumbing in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Ladysmith, Duncan and across Vancouver Island.
What happens when you call
- A person answers
You talk to the Nanaimo office, or our own crew on the 24/7 line — not a call centre.
- You hear the rate first
We explain the service rate, or the emergency rate after hours, before anyone is booked or dispatched.
- A licensed technician arrives
A Waywest technician with a stocked vehicle diagnoses the problem and explains your options.
- You approve the work
Repairs go ahead once you agree. Larger jobs get a written quote you can take time to consider.
Quick facts
- Emergency service
- 24/7 at 250-616-1446 — typically on site within an hour in Nanaimo
- Office hours
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, 250-729-2394
- Service area
- Nanaimo and Vancouver Island, Victoria to Port Hardy
- Licensing
- TSBC licence LGA0004592; licensed, bonded and insured
- Quotes
- Reply within the hour during business hours
- Page updated
Common questions
Can Waywest plumb a new rental suite in my Nanaimo home?
Yes. Waywest plumbs secondary and basement suites, including kitchen and bathroom rough-in, drainage, water supply and hot water, and can advise on permits and fire protection requirements for the suite.
Does Waywest work on townhouse and condo projects?
Yes. Waywest provides plumbing for duplexes, townhomes, condominiums and supportive housing, such as the 33-unit Uplands Walk LEED Gold building, and offers value-engineered solutions for developers.
Can Waywest service plumbing for a strata or property manager?
Yes. Waywest handles plumbing emergencies, main line and drain problems, hot water systems and backflow testing for multi-unit buildings, and WayWest PropertyCare provides scheduled maintenance with reports.
Need this sorted out?
Call the Nanaimo office and talk to someone who can tell you what the work involves and when we can get to it.