Burst & Leaking Hose Repair
Cut, crimp, clean and replace any hose we carry, on the spot — from -04 pilot lines to -20 multi-spiral mains.
Hydraulic Hose Down? We’re On The Way.
24/7 mobile hydraulic hose repair across Greater Vancouver. On-site crimping, fittings, fluid — 1-hour response target in the GVA core.
Fastest path: text a photo of the hose + your location — we’ll confirm dispatch and ETA in about 3 minutes.
Canadian Family-Owned 1-Hour Response BC Licensed & Insured
1 hrResponse target in the GVA core
24/7Nights, weekends & holidays
Canadian, family-owned & operated
BCLicensed, insured & WorkSafeBC
Every minute matters
Every Minute You’re Down Costs Money
When an excavator, forklift, dock leveler, boat winch or tractor goes down because of one failed hydraulic hose, equipment isn’t earning, crews aren’t moving, trucks aren’t loading. A four-hour stoppage on a piece of construction equipment can run thousands of dollars in lost productivity — before you count the cleanup of spilled oil.
We exist for one reason: to get you running again fast. One call, one truck, one technician, on-site, with everything we need to rebuild your hose right there — no towing, no parts run, no waiting on a shop counter.
What we fix
On-Site Mobile Hydraulic Services
Everything below is done at your location — job site, factory floor, boatyard, loading dock, farm. American-spec hose and fittings on the truck.
Custom Hose Assemblies & Fittings
JIC 37°, ORFS, SAE ORB, NPT, Code 61/62 flange — full library on the van, built to your length and spec.
Cylinder Reseal & Field Repair
Most cylinder leaks are seal jobs we can do on-site or pick up and return next day. We bring the seal kits.
Hydraulic Oil Top-Up & Refill
ISO 32 / 46 / 68 and ATF on the van. We bring the fluid, the funnel, the transfer pump — and the spill kit.
Dock Leveler Hydraulics
Loading-dock-leveler cylinder, pump and hose service for warehouses, refrigerated facilities and distribution centres.
Marine Hydraulic Hoses
Boats, yachts, work boats — dockside or at the marina. Steering, stabilizers, thrusters, hatches, winches.
Preventive maintenance, hose management, fleet inspection, suction & return lines, agricultural and forestry hydraulics — all available on the same number.
Don’t see your equipment? Call (778) 800-0769
How it works
One Call, One Truck, On-Site
From the moment you call to the moment your equipment is running again.
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You Call
One call to (778) 800-0769. Tell us where you are, what kind of equipment, and what you’re seeing.
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We Dispatch
Our nearest van rolls. Target arrival: 1 hour anywhere in the GVA core.
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We Rebuild On-Site
We diagnose, cut, clean, crimp and install your new hose on the spot. We test it under pressure before we leave.
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You’re Back Running
Equipment back online. A tagged hose with the spec and our number on it. Pay on-site by card or invoice.
Industries we serve
If It Runs Hydraulics, We Fix It
From a single excavator stuck at the cut line to a 20-door distribution centre with a leaking dock leveler at 3 AM.
Construction
Agriculture
Forestry
Marine & Boatyards
Material Handling
Trucking & Fleets
Docks & Warehousing
Want a 3-minute dispatch response? Text a photo.
Snap the hose, drop a pin or address, and text it to us. We’ll identify the spec, confirm the truck closest to you, and reply with an ETA in about three minutes — usually faster than typing it out.
Why us
A Canadian Family Business. Built For Equipment That Can’t Wait.
Hydraulic Hero is a 100% Canadian, family-owned and operated business based in Greater Vancouver, BC. Built by operators who already run a Vancouver service company with trucks on the road every day. Locally dispatched, locally crewed, locally accountable — every call answered by a member of the family or a technician on the team.
- 🍁 100% Canadian, family-owned & operated — locally based in Vancouver, BC. Every call answered by a Canadian team member.
- One-hour target response across the GVA core — we live closer than you think.
- American-spec inventory — the hose and fittings on local machinery, not Euro-only stock.
- No hidden fees — call-out fee, hourly rate and after-hours premium quoted before we leave the curb.
- Fully insured & BC licensed — $2M Commercial GL, ICBC commercial auto, WorkSafeBC registered.
- We measure every crimp — calipered to manufacturer spec, every time.
- We clean every new hose before installation — fewer pump failures, longer-lasting repair.
- Tagged hoses — date, spec and our phone number on every assembly we leave.
What’s on the truck
American-Spec Hose & Fittings, Stocked Daily
Our service van is stocked to North American (SAE) standards — the spec your local machinery actually runs.
Hydraulic Hose We Carry
| Dash | ID | SAE Type | Construction | Working Pressure | Typical Use |
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| -04 | 1/4″ | R17, R2 | 1-wire braid (compact) / 2-wire braid | up to 3,000 psi | Pilot, control, gauge |
| -06 | 3/8″ | R17, R2, R16 | Compact / 2-wire | up to 4,000 psi | Skid steer, ag implements |
| -08 | 1/2″ | R17, R2, R16 | Compact / 2-wire | up to 4,000 psi | Mid-size cylinder feeds |
| -10 | 5/8″ | R2 | 2-wire braid | up to 3,500 psi | Larger cylinder feeds |
| -12 | 3/4″ | R2, R12 | 2-wire / 4-spiral | up to 4,000 psi | Excavator / loader mains |
| -16 | 1″ | R2, R12, R4 | 2-wire / 4-spiral / suction | up to 4,000 psi | Heavy mains, return, suction |
| -20 | 1-1/4″ | R13, R4 | Multi-spiral / suction | up to 5,000 psi | Large equipment mains |
| -24 | 1-1/2″ | R13, R15 | Multi-spiral | up to 6,000 psi | Heavy industrial |
Also on the truck: thermoplastic (R7/R8) for aerial lifts and non-conductive lines, R4 suction lines, and EN 856 4SP/4SH where OEM specifies. If your equipment runs a different spec, we’ll match it.
Hydraulic Fittings We Carry
| Type | Standard | Where you find it | What we stock |
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| JIC 37° Flare | SAE J514 | Most North American mobile equipment | Straight, 45°, 90° in -04 through -20 |
| ORFS / O-Ring Face Seal | SAE J1453 | Modern OEM — Cat, John Deere, Komatsu | Straight, 45°, 90° in -04 through -20 |
| SAE ORB / O-Ring Boss | SAE J1926-1 | Pump, motor and valve port fittings | Straight in -04 through -20 |
| NPT / NPTF | ANSI B1.20.1 | Accessory ports, gauges, older equipment | Straight in -02 through -16 |
| Code 61 & Code 62 Flange | SAE J518 | Heavy excavator and loader mains | Sizes -16, -20, -24 |
| Adapters | All combinations | Inevitable mix-and-match | JIC×NPT, JIC×ORFS, JIC×ORB, NPT×ORB, full step kits |
| Plugs & Caps | All standards | Safely cap a damaged line | Every size, every standard |
Also on the van: hydraulic oil (ISO 32 / 46 / 68 and ATF), hose-cleaning projectiles & compressed air, hose tags & asset records, spill containment kit sized to BC reporting threshold, whip-check restraints and burst sleeves.
Where we go
Greater Vancouver & the Fraser Valley
Service-area business — we come to you. Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
Core 1-Hour Response
Vancouver · Burnaby · Richmond · North Vancouver · West Vancouver · New Westminster · Coquitlam · Port Coquitlam · Port Moody · Surrey · Delta · Tsawwassen · White Rock
Extended Response
Langley · Maple Ridge · Pitt Meadows · Abbotsford · Mission · Chilliwack
By Appointment
Squamish · Whistler · Sea-to-Sky corridor · Sunshine Coast · Vancouver Island (ferry coordination)
In the field
Recent On-Site Repairs
FAQ
Common Questions
How fast can you actually be on site?
Our standard target is one hour within the GVA core (Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, North Shore, Tri-Cities, Delta). Call us and we’ll give you a real ETA before you hang up.
Can I just text a photo of the hose?
Yes — it’s often the fastest way. Text (778) 800-0769 a photo of the hose, the equipment type, and the job-site address. We can usually identify the spec, confirm the closest truck, and reply with an ETA in about three minutes. SMS dispatch runs 24/7.
Do you work after hours?
Yes — 24/7, including weekends and statutory holidays. After-hours and weekend calls carry a premium; you’ll know the rate before we dispatch.
What does a typical hose repair cost?
A standard single-hose call in business hours typically runs CAD $250–$650 all-in (call-out + labor + materials). Bigger jobs (multiple hoses, heavy spiral hose, cylinder reseal) cost more. We quote upfront when we arrive.
What hose sizes can you crimp on-site?
Our truck handles up to 1-1/4″ four-spiral and 1-1/2″ two-wire on-site. For larger or special-spec hoses, we’ll fabricate at the shop and deliver same-day.
Do you carry European/metric hose and fittings?
We stock American/Canadian (SAE) spec — what most local equipment runs. We carry metric and BSP adapters for OEM exceptions (some Komatsu, JCB, JIS).
Can you take care of recurring inspections / hose management?
Yes. Scheduled fleet inspection and hose-management programs — we’ll tag, track and proactively replace your hoses so they don’t fail mid-shift.
How do I pay?
Card on-site (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Interac), e-transfer, or Net-15/Net-30 invoice for established accounts.
Get dispatched
Hose Down? Call Now. We’re On The Way.
Calling is always faster than typing — but if you’d rather have us call you, fill out the short form and we’ll be on the phone within 5 minutes during business hours, 15 minutes after hours.
Fastest: Call or Text Us
(778) 800-0769Available 24/7 across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley — nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
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⚡ Want a ~3-minute response? Text us a photo of the hose, your equipment type, and the address. We’ll confirm dispatch and ETA right back.
Text Photo to (778) 800-0769