Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter: Our Story

We’re a crew of problem-solvers diving into the chaos of plumbing emergencies to rescue homeowners with skill and a smile. That’s the heart of Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter—Our Crew To Your Rescue—and it all started with a song, a faucet, and a father’s lesson. It began when Chris was a young automotive mechanic apprentice, working for his dad in their family shop. One day, his dad showed him how to fix a leaky laundry tub faucet—a simple repair that stuck with him. The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” played on the shop radio, its quirky spirit filling the air—life’s an adventure, even in the greasy, gritty moments. But a year later, everything changed. Chris’s dad passed away from pancreatic cancer, and with his loss, the family was forced to close the shop. At 24, Chris felt lost, adrift without his mentor, and certain he didn’t want to stay in the automotive world.

With an entrepreneurial spirit burning inside, Chris flipped through a college course catalogue, searching for a new path. That’s when he spotted it: a plumbing program. It clicked—plumbing could be his way forward, a trade he could master and turn into a business of his own. Years later, after earning his Red Seal and honing his skills, a wild idea surfaced: a submarine would be the perfect vehicle for a plumber, diving into emergencies along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast. And not just any submarine—a yellow one, bold and unforgettable, echoing that song
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That vision became reality. After seeing homeowners stressed by inconsistent service and unexpected costs, Chris built Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter—a company that dives deep into problems, keeps things simple with flat-rate pricing, and surfaces with solutions that leave customers smiling. It’s a tribute to his dad’s hands-on lessons and a promise to do things differently.

We’re not just plumbers—we’re your rescue crew. Whether it’s a flooded basement or a sneaky drip, we dive in with the tools, know-how, and a promise: no surprises, just results. Our flat rates mean you know the cost upfront, and our team’s trained to handle anything, from old pipes to new tech. Our Crew To Your Rescue isn’t just a tagline—it’s how we make plumbing painless, one job at a time.

Picture this: it’s pouring rain, your kitchen’s underwater, and panic’s setting in. That’s when our yellow truck rolls up—not just to fix the leak, but to bring calm to the storm. We’ve rescued families from midnight floods, retirees from skyrocketing bills, and businesses from downtime. Every job’s a mission, and every customer’s part of our crew.

From that apprentice in the shop to the Red Seal plumber steering this yellow submarine, Chris turned loss into purpose, building a company to honour his dad and turn chaos into calm. Our Crew To Your Rescue—ready to dive in when you need us.

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Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter looks forward to being your service provider.

Yellow Submarine Plumbing & Rooter offers great value for the following services:
  • Plumbing services, including bathroom, kitchen and fixture installation and repair
  • Broken, blocked or frozen plumbing lines
  • CCTV video pipe inspection and locates
  • Installation of water heating appliances
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Areas of Service

We are proud to serve the following areas on Vancouver Island: Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Errington, and North Cowichan.

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Drop us a line!

You can either send us a message or call us to schedule. Tell us more about your project in the contact form and we will connect you with the services that will best fit your needs.

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Call us at (778) 561-0097 to learn how our services can assist with your property needs.