Company Facts
Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- Winnipeg homeowners and property managers who want one company for drains, hot water and heating
- Primary service
- Plumbing
Where
- Headquarters
- Winnipeg, MB
- Service area
- Winnipeg
- Emergency service
- Business hours only
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Not advertised
- Financing
- Not advertised
Editorial Review
Our Take on Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating
The dual plumbing and heating scope is genuinely useful in a city with this climate, and 232 Google reviews at 4.8 is a meaningful sample rather than a handful of friendly comments. We would treat the 24 hour listing as availability for emergencies rather than normal booking hours, since the company itself flags an 8am to 4pm office window and possible after-hours premiums. Ask for the emergency rate before you agree to a night call.
Best for: Winnipeg homeowners and property managers who want one company for drains, hot water and heating
What We Like
- 4.8 from 232 reviews on the Google Business Profile, read September 27, 2026
- Covers both plumbing and heating, including furnaces, boilers and in-floor systems
- States all staff are Red Seal certified or registered Manitoba apprentices
- Backflow preventer certification and food service kitchen work for commercial clients
- 24 hour emergency availability advertised, with upfront pricing as the stated approach
Things to Consider
- Office hours are 8am to 4pm weekdays, and after-hours emergency rates may apply
- No pricing published, so quotes need to be requested job by job
- Specialist areas such as well or septic systems are not listed among services
Google Reviews for Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Google rating
4.8
Based on 232 Google reviews
Review data updated September 27, 2026
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars94%
- 4 stars3%
- 3 stars0%
- 1 star3%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 232 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on September 27, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Editorial Ranking
Why Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating Made Our Top 10
It holds position 4 in 10 Best Plumbers in Winnipeg, MB.
Services Offered
Areas Served
Based in Winnipeg, MB.
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
About Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating
Winnipeg households tend to need a plumber and a heating technician in the same year, often in the same season, and Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating is set up to be both. The company states it employs Red Seal certified plumbers and HVAC specialists along with registered apprentices working through Apprenticeship Manitoba. Red Seal is the interprovincial standard, earned by examination, and it is a useful thing to ask about when comparing quotes because it tells you something concrete about who is turning up at the door.
The work splits across a few clear areas. Drain cleaning and emergency leak repair form the bread and butter, with 24 hour availability advertised for the calls that cannot wait. Hot water tanks get installation, repair, maintenance and replacement, covering gas, electric and tankless. Heating covers gas furnaces, boilers, radiant systems and in-floor heat, which matters in a city where a dead furnace in January is not a scheduling inconvenience but a burst pipe risk. Sump pumps are treated as their own service line, sensibly enough, given the Red River valley's spring melt and the clay soils under much of the city that push groundwater into basements every April.
On the commercial side the picture broadens. Backflow preventers, or cross connection controls, are a legal requirement in most commercial buildings in Manitoba and need periodic testing by someone certified to do it. The company says it holds that certification and handles both installation and maintenance. It also claims certification for hygienic food and beverage preparation zones, which is relevant to restaurants, bakeries and processors where drainage and water supply have to meet standards a residential plumber does not think about. Property management companies are named as a regular client type, with references offered on request.
Who this suits: an owner of an older Winnipeg home in Wolseley, St Boniface, the North End or one of the interwar neighbourhoods where galvanised supply lines, cast iron stacks and clay sewer laterals are still in service, and where a single call can turn into a conversation about partial repipes. It also suits landlords and building managers who would rather have one number for both trades. Who it suits less well: anyone shopping purely on the lowest hourly rate, or anyone needing a specialist niche the company does not list, such as well systems or septic.
How they present the work is worth noting. Upfront pricing is the stated approach, meaning a number before the wrench comes out rather than an open meter, and the review comments highlighted on the site emphasise tidiness and cleanup. The Google Business Profile rating of 4.8 from 232 reviews, read on September 27, 2026, is consistent with that being more than a slogan, though as always the sensible move is to read the recent reviews rather than the average alone. The company maintains an active presence on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, and posts video content and a blog, which gives you a sense of the crew before you book.
Before hiring, ask a few specific things. Get the after-hours rate in writing, because the contact page confirms emergency rates may apply outside the 8am to 4pm weekday window and the difference between a Tuesday morning and a Sunday night call can be considerable. Confirm whether the quote is flat rate or hourly plus parts. For furnace or boiler replacement, ask about the gas permit and who pulls it, and about manufacturer warranty registration, since unregistered equipment can lose years of coverage. For sewer backups, ask whether a camera inspection is included or billed separately, and what they recommend if the lateral turns out to be collapsed, because a City of Winnipeg sewer line repair is a different project with different permitting.
Compared with the alternatives in this market, next gen plumbing and heating sits between the very large franchised operations that dominate search results and the one-van independents who often work cheaper but cannot cover nights. The combined plumbing and heating scope is the real differentiator, along with the commercial certifications. Winnipeg has plenty of capable plumbers, so the choice often comes down to who answers at two in the morning in February and whether the price quoted is the price paid. On both counts next gen plumbing and heating makes clear claims that are easy enough to test with a first, smaller job.
iWhere this information comes from
Company history, ownership and capability details on this page are provided by the business and reviewed by our editors for plausibility and consistency. They are not the same as the credentials block, where each item carries its own verification status and source.
Reputation by Source
We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.
Google
4.8/ 5
232 customer reviews
TenBestFind
Editorially reviewed
Ranked #4 in Winnipeg plumbers, September 2026
Project Photos
Business-submitted, reviewed by our editors
Similar Plumbers in Winnipeg
Phoenix Plumbing
5.0(114 Google reviews)residential leak repair, hot water tanks and sump pump work in Winnipeg homes · WinnipegRanked #5View profile →ILV Plumbing Services
5.0(120 Google reviews)recurring basement drain and sewer backups in older Winnipeg homes · WinnipegRanked #9View profile →Brown's Plumbing & Heating
4.9(869 Google reviews)homeowners wanting one contractor for both plumbing and heating replacements · WinnipegRanked #1View profile →The Pleasant Plumber Inc.
4.9(1685 Google reviews)24/7 emergency plumbing plus water heater, furnace and boiler work in Winnipeg homes · WinnipegRanked #3View profile →Argo Plumbing Ltd.
4.9(180 Google reviews)same-day drain and sewer cleaning in Winnipeg homes · WinnipegRanked #7View profile →We Love Plumbing Ltd.
4.9(164 Google reviews)construction plumbing rough-in and renovation work for Winnipeg builders and contractors · WinnipegRanked #10View profile →
Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating FAQs
Is next gen plumbing and heating actually available 24 hours?
Emergency service is advertised as available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the Google profile lists round-the-clock hours. The company's contact page separates this from office hours of 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and notes that emergency rates may apply outside those hours. For a burst pipe or a furnace failure in a cold snap, call and ask what the after-hours charge is before the technician is dispatched.
Do they work on furnaces as well as plumbing?
Yes. Heating is a listed service line covering gas furnaces, boilers, radiant heat and in-floor heating, for both residential and commercial buildings. The company says it employs HVAC specialists alongside its plumbers, so a single call can cover the furnace and the drains rather than needing two contractors.
What is Red Seal certification and does it matter?
Red Seal is the Canadian interprovincial trade standard, earned by passing an examination against the national occupational standard for the trade. The company states that all staff are either Red Seal certified or registered apprentices with Apprenticeship Manitoba working toward it. It is a reasonable baseline to ask any plumber about, since it confirms formal qualification rather than just years on the job.
Can they test and certify a backflow preventer for a commercial building?
The company says it is certified to install and maintain backflow preventers, also called cross connection controls. These are required by law in most commercial buildings and need periodic testing by a certified person. Restaurants, medical offices and processing facilities in Winnipeg typically need this on a recurring schedule, so ask whether they can set up a reminder or annual service arrangement.
Do they take on property management and multi-unit work?
Yes, property management is listed as a service area and the company says it works with management companies across Winnipeg and surrounding communities. References and pricing are offered on request, which is worth taking up if you are placing a building or a portfolio with a new contractor.
How do I get a price before the work starts?
Upfront pricing is the stated approach, so ask for the number before any work begins and confirm whether it is a flat rate for the job or an hourly rate plus materials. No prices are published on the website, so everything is quoted per job. For larger items such as a hot water tank or furnace replacement, also ask what the quote includes in terms of permits, disposal of the old unit and warranty registration.
Where are they based in Winnipeg?
The shop is at 268 Albany Street in the St James area, postal code R3J 2A8, with service covering Winnipeg and surrounding areas. The phone number is 204-292-7144. Central-west positioning means reasonable drive times to most of the city, though travel to outlying communities may affect scheduling.
Is Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating licensed and insured?
We have no credential records on file for this company yet. Ask for the certificate directly from the insurer before booking work.
What areas does Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating serve?
Winnipeg. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating offer emergency service?
Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.
What warranty do they offer?
Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.
How was this profile built?
Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.
Can a business pay to improve its profile?
A business can subscribe to manage its own listing details, and it can buy a labelled sponsored placement. Neither changes a ranking position or the editorial assessment on this page.
Is Something Incorrect?
Business information changes. Tell us about an address, phone, website, service area, credential or ownership change, or let us know if this company has closed.
Suggest an UpdateOwn Next - Gen Plumbing and Heating?
Claim your profile to verify and maintain your business information, services and service area.
iWhat claiming does
Claiming lets you correct and maintain the factual information on this profile. Claiming or upgrading a profile does not guarantee inclusion in a TenBestFind ranking and never affects ranking position, which is decided editorially.
About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
- Profile last updated
- September 27, 2026
- Google review data updated
- September 27, 2026
- Reviewed by
- Dana Whitfield, Senior editor, home services
- Sources checked
- Google Business Profile, Company website
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship
Dana runs the editorial side of TenBestFind. She built the research process, decides which markets get covered next, and writes the plumbing and chimney rankings herself. Before this she spent eleven years as a consumer reporter covering contractor licensing and home improvement fraud.