Lantzville is ten minutes from Waywest Mechanical's Nanaimo shop, making it one of the closest communities in its service area. Waywest works on the plumbing, heating and gas systems typical of Lantzville and Upper Lantzville homes: well pumps and pressure tanks, water treatment for well water, plumbing served by septic systems, ductless and ducted heat pumps for homes without natural gas, propane appliances, and 24/7 emergency service at 250-616-1446.
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Ten minutes from the shop
Lantzville sits between our Wellington Road shop and Nanoose Bay, which makes it one of the closest communities we serve. For an emergency, that matters: the drive from our yard to most of Lantzville is under fifteen minutes, and our trucks pass through the area every day.
The village is a mix of older homes near the ocean, newer builds in Upper Lantzville, and acreages with wells and septic systems. Those properties have a different set of mechanical problems than a house on city services in Nanaimo.
Well water and pressure systems
Many Lantzville homes draw from a well rather than a municipal main. That means the house has a pressure tank, a pressure switch and often treatment equipment — and when any of those fail, the whole house loses water.
We work on:
- Pressure tanks and pressure switches — short-cycling pumps, low pressure, pressure that swings
- Piping from the well head into the house, and frost protection
- Water treatment — sediment filtration, softening, iron and manganese, UV disinfection. See water treatment.
- Shut-offs and hose bibs sized for a well system
Drilling and in-well pump replacement is work for a licensed well contractor. Everything downstream of the well head is ours.
Homes on septic
A septic system changes what belongs in the drains and how the plumbing should be set up. We handle fixtures, drains, venting and the building sewer out to the tank, and we help homeowners who are adding a bathroom or suite understand what their system can take. See drainage & excavating and sewer line repair.
Heating without natural gas
Natural gas does not reach every street in Lantzville. For homes without it, the practical options are:
- Ductless mini-split heat pumps — efficient heating and cooling with no ductwork, and often the cheapest running cost
- Ducted heat pumps where the home already has ductwork
- Propane for ranges, hot water, backup heat and standby generators
Homes coming off electric baseboard are the ones most likely to qualify for rebates, so it is worth checking before you replace anything.
Acreages, shops and outbuildings
Lantzville properties often have a shop, barn or suite that needs its own water, drainage or heat. We run services to outbuildings, add heat to shops with mini-splits or unit heaters, and plumb secondary suites — see multi-family & suite plumbing.
What we do in Lantzville
- Emergency plumbing, 24/7 — 250-616-1446
- Well pressure systems and water treatment
- Water heaters, tankless and heat pump water heaters
- Repiping, including Poly-B replacement
- Heat pumps, mini-splits, furnaces and boilers
- Propane and natural gas fitting
- Appliance repair and refrigeration
- HomeCare maintenance visits in spring and fall
Nearby
We cover Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Parksville and the rest of the mid-Island from the same Nanaimo shop.
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 — arrival estimate given on the call
- Office hours
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, 250-729-2394
- Service area
- Lantzville and nearby communities, from our Nanaimo shop
- Licensing
- TSBC licence LGA0004592; licensed, bonded and insured
- Quotes
- Reply within the hour during business hours
- Page updated
Common questions
Does Waywest Mechanical service Lantzville?
Yes. Lantzville and Upper Lantzville are about ten minutes from Waywest's Nanaimo shop on Wellington Road, which makes them among the quickest calls in the service area, including 24/7 emergencies at 250-616-1446.
Can Waywest work on well water systems in Lantzville?
Yes. Waywest works on the plumbing side of well systems — pressure tanks, pressure switches, shut-offs, piping into the house and water treatment such as filtration, softening and UV. Drilling and well pump work inside the well itself is done by well contractors.
What heating suits a Lantzville home with no natural gas?
Many Lantzville properties are not on natural gas. A ductless or ducted heat pump is usually the most economical choice, and homes replacing electric baseboard may qualify for rebates. Propane remains an option for cooking, hot water and backup heat.
Does Waywest handle plumbing for homes on septic?
Yes. Waywest installs and repairs the plumbing and drainage inside the home and up to the septic tank, including fixtures, drains, venting and sewer lines. Septic tank pumping and field work are handled by septic specialists.
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.