About Us
Doug the Plumber has been working in the plumbing and gas fitting business for 40 years. Wood frame apartments, concrete high rises, single family dwellings, restaurants and sundry commercial buildings. Our favourite part of the job is the people we meet and the satisfaction of a job well done. We are evaluated by our clients’ standards and our own. We’ll fix the drip you’re living with.
Our Team
Doug Peters
Owner
Hi, I’m Doug Peters, also known as Doug The Plumber. I was raised in Burnaby, finished high school and joined the labour force. I started my plumbing career 40 years ago. We worked on residential wood frame apartments, concrete high rises and many commercial projects in the lower mainland.
I get a lot of satisfaction from working for a living. I enjoy a job well done by myself or my employees. We do renovations, additions, new gas and plumbing and gas service work both residential and commercial. The opportunities to engage with people and problem solve challenges are many. I have found like-minded employees who are honest, hardworking and pleasant to be around.
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In my twenties I spent 5 years in Toronto; Ontario; on even taller high rises and commercial construction jobs. In the 90’s I moved back to North Vancouver, British Columbia and worked mostly residential, some palatial, in West Van, Lions Bay, Deep Cove and Whistler. For over 20 years I have enjoyed the Vancouver Island lifestyle in the Comox Valley.
My hobbies list is rather long. I got into skiing in my tiny teens. Downhill and cross country. My father was an avid hiker, hunter, and backcountry skier. His love for the outdoors definitely rubbed off on me. Biking, walking, soccer, kiteboarding, sailing, water skiing, hiking, camping, music and brewpubs, to name a few.
Once living in the Comox Valley, a good friend introduced me to the Adaptive Snow Sports program on Mt. Washington. I taught skiing as a volunteer for 15 years. We specialized in instructing folks with a wide range of physical and or special needs challenges. Kudos to Mt. Washington for financially supporting Adaptive Snow Sports so well for so long. That was a great opportunity for me to introduce my children to skiing and snowboarding, something we all still love.
There are many volunteers in the Comox Valley who support the myriad of programs and societies here. I believe it contributes a great deal to the vibrancy of our community and the sense of support. People are way friendlier here than in many of the places I have lived. If I were to choose a path over again I would have skipped the Ontario weather and poor downhill skiing and moved straight to the Comox Valley.
It is my intention to provide plumbing and gas work, professionally done, at a reasonable cost to my customers. Also, to see that my employees enjoy a decent wage to support their families and lifestyles.
Many long-time contractors, home and business owners continue to utilize our services year after year. Please check out the testimonials on my website from some of them. I work side by side with a number of tradesmen and contractors who I am happy to recommend.
Mike Nesbit
Journeyman, Project Manager
Mike Nesbit is a highly experienced HVAC and plumbing professional with over 30 years in the industry. He holds multiple certifications, including Red Seal qualifications in both refrigeration and plumbing, and has worked on a wide range of projects, from hospitals and grocery stores to residential and military facilities. His expertise spans HVAC installation, refrigeration systems, boilers, geothermal setups, and more. Mike has also held leadership roles in project management and business development, working with companies like ESC Automation/Ainsworth Inc. and ProStar Mechanical Technologies.
Known for his excellent communication and people skills, Mike excels in both technical work and client relations. He has successfully managed large-scale projects, provided field tech support, and led teams with a focus on quality and safety. With his deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering high standards, Mike is a valuable asset to any team or project.
Lev Petrenko
Journeyman Plumber
I started my journey as a plumber in 2013 after finishing school. Since my father is a plumber, he used to take me with him to work, and I would help him. A year later, I went to study Industrial Urban Construction at the University and continued doing my job. After a few years, I began working independently as a journeyman plumber in Ukraine, handling complex tasks such as pipe replacement in private homes and businesses. I was responsible for calculating materials, discussing project details, purchasing supplies, and performing hydraulic calculations to ensure the proper functioning of plumbing and heating systems.
Later, I moved to Canada and started working at Doug the Plumber. This company taught me how to work with Canadian materials and plumbing and drainage systems.
I enjoy communicating with people and love my work. I am very happy to be here and to be able to help people achieve their renovation goals with plumbing equipment. By choosing Doug the Plumber, you can count on years of European and Canadian work experience. We will quickly repair, replace, or renovate the plumbing in your property.
Testimonials
Doug and his crew have taken care of our plumbing needs for the past twenty years. Whether it was repairs or new installations, the work had been done to our fullest satisfaction in a timely and clean manner. On top of that it was great to have him and his crew around. There was never any swearing or tension, communication was friendly and to the point, the work had a flow, the process had its beauty and the results were convincing.
We will always turn to Doug with any kind of plumbing issue and we can recommend him wholeheartedly.
Barb Fehlau and Roland Guenther
We specialize in Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations, plumbing service, maintenance, and repair in the Comox Valley and beyond.
Call Us Anytime: (250) 897-1973