# Oil Spill Cleanup Toronto | Power Pressure Washing

> Oil spill cleanup in Toronto, ON. 24/7 dispatch, hot water + degreaser, hydrovac recovery. Written quote. Call (647) 277-5411.

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# 24/7 Oil Spill Cleanup on Paved Commercial Surfaces

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Rapid-response hot-water degreasing and hydrovac recovery for oil, fuel and hydraulic fluid spills on lots, docks and driveways, 24/7.

-   24/7 emergency dispatch
-   Drain protection and containment
-   Hot water + degreaser
-   Hydrovac recovery

20+ YRS

GTA Combined

$2M COI

Liability + WSIB

24/7

Phone Answered

Written quote per surface after a photo review or site walk

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-   20+ Yrs Combined GTA Experience
-   $2M Liability + WSIB
-   10 GTA Cities Served
-   24/7 Phone Answered
-   24 Hrs Commercial COI

Oil spill cleanup in Toronto has to be fast and it has to be contained. Our phone is answered 24/7, and our crews arrive with drain cover mats, absorbent booms, a 200F hot-water rig, degreaser and a hydrovac tank, so the oil comes off the pavement and the oily water goes into our truck, not the storm sewer.

## Why Is an Oil Spill on Pavement So Urgent?

Oil spreads, soaks in and runs downhill. Within minutes it reaches the nearest catch basin. Within hours it penetrates porous concrete and asphalt and becomes a permanent stain. A slick lot or loading dock is also a slip and vehicle hazard for staff and customers.

The common reaction, grabbing a hose, is the worst one. It spreads the oil and pushes it straight into the storm drain, which can create problems under Toronto Municipal Code 681 and, depending on the spill, reporting obligations under Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act.

## What Is Included in Oil Spill Cleanup?

-   **Containment**: drain cover mats on nearby catch basins and absorbent booms around the spill
-   **Absorption** of free liquid where needed
-   **Hot-water degreasing**: 200F water and degreaser to emulsify oil bonded to the surface
-   **Hydrovac recovery** of every drop of oily wash water
-   **Documentation**: timestamped photos and disposal notes

We handle motor oil, hydraulic fluid, diesel and gasoline residue, coolant and cooking oil on paved commercial surfaces such as lots, loading docks, driveways and forecourts.

![Hydraulic fluid spill on a loading dock contained by absorbent boom during hot-water degreasing](/images/content/hydraulic-fluid-spill-on-loading-dock-concrete-con.webp)

## How Does Spill Response Work?

### Contract and pricing table

| Situation | Pricing |
| --- | --- |
| Small spill on a driveway or a few stalls | Rapid quote by phone |
| Commercial lot, dock or forecourt spill | Written quote per call-out |
| Contract clients | Priority dispatch at locked rates |

### COI delivery in 24 hours

Contract clients already have our COI on file. New clients receive one within one business day, with $2M liability and WSIB clearance.

### Hydrovac wastewater containment (Toronto Municipal Code 681)

Recovering oily water is the point of the service. Our on-truck hydrovac vacuums wash water as we go and the load is disposed of properly. If oil has already entered a catch basin, our 

catch basin cleaning

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 service can extract it with the same truck. Our sister brand, Hydrovac Toronto, provides extra vacuum capacity for larger events.

## What to Do Before We Arrive

1.  Keep people and vehicles away from the spill.
2.  Stop the source if it is safe to do so.
3.  Block the nearest drain with a mat, sand or absorbent if you have it.
4.  Do not hose the area down.
5.  Take photos for your records and call us.

## How Much Does Oil Spill Cleanup Cost?

We give a rapid quote by phone and confirm it in writing. Spill size, fluid type, surface, recovery volume and time of day set the price. Contract clients get priority dispatch at locked rates.

## Common Spill Situations We Handle

### Ruptured hydraulic line on a loading dock

Forklifts, dock levellers and compactors can lose a line and dump fluid quickly. We boom the spill, absorb free liquid, degrease the concrete and recover the wash water.

### Motor oil in a parking lot

Leaking vehicles, dropped oil containers and overnight leaks leave large pools in lots. Hot water and degreaser lift the oil from asphalt and concrete.

### Diesel residue at fuel islands and yards

Overfills and small leaks leave a film that is slippery and smells. We contain it and degrease the area, recovering all water.

### Cooking oil behind restaurants

Spilled fryer oil behind kitchens is slippery and draws pests. It responds to hot water and alkaline degreaser.

### Oil reaching a catch basin

If oil has already reached a drain, our hydrovac can extract the basin sump on the same visit so it does not continue downstream.

## What You Receive After a Spill Cleanup

-   Timestamped photos of the spill, the containment and the cleaned surface
-   Notes on the fluid type, the approximate area and the method used
-   Disposal notes for the recovered wastewater

These records are useful for insurers, landlords and any report you may need to make. If your spill must be reported to the province, your advisor or the Spills Action Centre can tell you what is required; our documentation supports that process.

## Spill Response Across the GTA

Power Pressure Washing Toronto

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 responds to spills in 

Mississauga

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, along the airport and Highway 401 logistics corridor, in 

Etobicoke

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 industrial areas, and across Toronto, Vaughan and Brampton. For routine oil staining, see 

parking lot power washing

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 and 

mechanic shop floor cleaning

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, or our full 

commercial power washing

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 program.

Transparent pricing

## How Much Does Oil Spill Cleanup Cost in Toronto?

Every job starts with a written quote per surface before any work. No hidden fees, no trip charges added on the day.

Small spill (driveway or stall) $Phone quote

Commercial lot or dock spill $Written quote per call-$out

Contract clients $Priority dispatch at locked rates

Rapid-response quote by phone, confirmed in writing. Price depends on spill size, fluid type, surface and recovery volume.

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Why us

## Why Choose Power Pressure Washing Toronto for Oil Spill?

### Answered at 2am

Our phone is answered 24/7 and emergency commercial dispatch runs around the clock.

### Contain before cleaning

Drains are protected and the spill is boomed before any water touches it.

### Hot water and hydrovac together

Few contractors carry both. That is what lets us clean the oil and recover the water in one visit.

### Paperwork for insurers

Photos, notes and disposal records support claims and Ontario Environmental Protection Act reporting obligations.

## Ready to book oil spill?

Send a photo or call. We tell you hot, cold or soft wash, and put the price in writing first.

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How it works

## How Does Our Oil Spill Service Work?

1.  1
    
    ### Call 24/7
    
    Tell us the fluid, the surface, the size and whether a drain is close. We advise immediate steps by phone.
    
2.  2
    
    ### Contain
    
    Drain cover mats and absorbent booms go down first so the spill cannot spread or reach a catch basin.
    
3.  3
    
    ### Degrease and recover
    
    200F hot water and degreaser emulsify the oil while the hydrovac vacuums every drop of wash water.
    
4.  4
    
    ### Document
    
    Timestamped photos and disposal notes for your insurer, landlord or environmental file.
    

Our work

## Oil Spill Work Across the GTA

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See the difference

## Before and After

![Oil Spill Cleanup before cleaning](/images/misc/before-large-dark-motor-oil-spill-spreading-across.webp) Before

![Oil Spill Cleanup after cleaning](/images/misc/after-concrete-loading-area-cleaned-of-oil-spill-w.webp) After

Loading area oil spill: contained, degreased and recovered

Client results

## What Clients Say About Our Oil Spill Work

Real jobs, real prices, written quote first.

Luca V.

Trinity Bellwoods

$465

> "Running a busy kitchen on Queen West, the back pad and our patio get greasy fast and we were getting fruit flies by July. Their monthly plan covers the patio, rear door and dumpster pad with hot water, done before we open. They recover the dirty water instead of hosing it into the lane drain, which our landlord appreciated. The smell is gone and nobody slips at the back door anymore. Price stays the same every month, and they always send photos so I know it was done properly. When we had a grease spill at the back door on a Friday night, they picked up the phone and had someone out before Saturday brunch."

Monthly patio + dumpster pad degrease

Omar F.

Harbourfront

$960

> "We needed one heavily salted underground level washed before our engineer's membrane review. The crew checked the coating first, kept the pressure low near seams, and vacuumed everything up so the sumps were cleaner after than before. They worked overnight so residents only had to move cars from one level. Communication was clear from the quote to the final photo report, and the COI came within a day. It is rare to find a contractor who understands both the compliance side and the actual cleaning. We will use them for the full garage next spring and have already asked for a quote on the catch basins."

Underground garage level wash

Mei L.

King West

$1,150

> "I manage a mid-rise condo in King West and needed the courtyard, entrance plaza and garage ramp done after salt season. The COI arrived the next morning with our corporation named, which never happens with other vendors. They sent resident notice wording we could post in the elevators, worked a Saturday, and used a vacuum system so no wash water went into the drains. The photo report with timestamps went straight into our board package. We have since moved to their annual plan with the price locked for the year. Two other managers in our portfolio have since signed on after seeing the reports."

Condo courtyard + entrance spring wash

Marco P.

Little Italy

$720

> "Our hood apron was black with grease. Hot water rig cleaned it to concrete grey in forty minutes. Health inspector noted it next visit."

Hood apron + sidewalk + dumpster

Natalie G.

Yorkville

$610

> "Our boutique entrance was covered in black gum spots and salt haze. They came at 6am, used hot water on the gum, and were packed up before we opened at 10. The sidewalk looks the way it should for the street we are on. Booking them monthly now. The manager even sent photos to our head office so they could see the before and after without visiting the store."

Storefront + sidewalk gum removal

Got questions?

## Oil Spill FAQs

### What should I do right after an oil spill on my lot?

Keep people and vehicles away, stop the source if it is safe, and block the nearest drain with anything available. Do not hose it down, which spreads oil and pushes it into the storm system. Then call us; the line is answered 24/7.

### How fast can you respond?

Emergency commercial dispatch runs 24/7. Response time depends on location and crew availability, and contract clients get priority. We give you an arrival estimate on the call.

### Which fluids can you clean up?

Motor oil, hydraulic fluid, diesel and gasoline residue on paved surfaces, coolant, cooking oil and grease. Large hazardous material releases that require a specialized environmental contractor are referred out.

### Will the stain disappear completely?

Fresh spills cleaned quickly usually leave little or no mark. Oil that has soaked into porous concrete or asphalt for days may leave a faint shadow even after hot water and degreaser. We tell you what to expect before we start.

### Where does the oily water go?

Into our hydrovac tank for proper disposal. Nothing is washed into catch basins or storm sewers, in line with Toronto Municipal Code 681.

### Do I need to report a spill?

Some spills must be reported under Ontario's Environmental Protection Act, depending on what was spilled, how much, and whether it reached the environment. Check with your environmental advisor or the provincial Spills Action Centre. Our photos and disposal notes help with any report.

### How is spill cleanup priced?

We give a rapid quote by phone and confirm it in writing. Price depends on spill size, fluid, surface, recovery volume and time of day.

### Can you provide a COI quickly for emergency work?

Yes. A COI with $2M liability and WSIB clearance can be issued within one business day, and contract clients already have one on file.

Still have questions?

The phone is answered 24/7. Ask about your surface, schedule or COI.

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![Hydrovac truck extracting sediment from a commercial catch basin in Etobicoke](/images/misc/hydrovac-vacuum-truck-boom-hose-extracting-sedimen.webp)

### Catch Basin Cleaning

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### Mechanic Shop Floor Cleaning

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## Ready to Book Oil Spill Cleanup?

Oil Spill Cleanup across Toronto and the GTA with the right rig for every surface and a written quote before any work.

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-   Written quote per surface
-   $2M liability + WSIB
-   COI in 24 hours
-   Code 681 wash water recovery