Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Services Calgary

Clear the blockage, then find the cause

Anyone can push a blockage through. The useful question is why it formed. A kitchen line that blocks every few months usually has grease build-up or a belly in the pipe; a main line that backs up repeatedly often has root intrusion or a collapsed section.

We clear drains with a powered auger or high-pressure jetting depending on the line and the blockage, and we can put a camera down the line afterwards to show you the actual condition of the pipe. That's how you tell a one-off clog from a pipe that needs repairing.

Older Calgary neighbourhoods with mature trees see a lot of root intrusion in clay sewer lines. If that's what's going on, we'll show you the footage rather than just tell you.

What we handle

Blocked sink, tub, shower and toilet drains
Main and branch line augering
High-pressure drain jetting
Camera inspection of sewer and storm lines
Root intrusion removal
Sewer line repair and replacement
Floor drains and weeping tile issues
Backwater valve installation
Grease line clearing for commercial kitchens
Preventative drain maintenance

In the field

Drains cleared, drains rebuilt

Running a drain auger into a basement floor drain to clear a blocked line

Duplex sump pump control panel wired and commissioned

InSinkErator PRO 333 garburator mounted under a kitchen sink

InSinkErator Evolution garburator wired and plumbed under a kitchen sink

Twin effluent pumps and control wiring inside a fibreglass pump vault

New sump pump installed beside the failed one it replaced

Worth a call

Signs of a drainage problem

More than one fixture draining slowly at the same time
Gurgling from a drain when another fixture is used
Water backing up into a tub or floor drain
A persistent sewer smell inside or outside
Toilets bubbling when the washing machine drains
Patches of unusually lush grass over the sewer line
Repeat blockages in the same drain

None of these mean disaster on their own, but they're the point where a small repair is still a small repair. Left alone, most of them get more expensive.

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How it works

Our process

Clear the line
Auger or jet, chosen to suit the pipe and the blockage.
Camera the pipe
Where it's warranted, so you can see the real condition.
Explain the findings
One-off clog, grease build-up, roots or a broken pipe.
Prevent a repeat
Repair options and what to change so it doesn't recur.

Questions

Common questions

How much does drain cleaning cost in Calgary?

It depends on the line and how the blockage has to be cleared. We quote before starting, so you'll know the price up front. Call 403-966-7059 for a quote.

Should I use a chemical drain cleaner first?

We'd generally advise against it. Chemical cleaners often don't shift the real blockage, and repeated use damages older pipes and makes the line more dangerous to work on afterwards.

Can you tell what's blocking my sewer line?

Yes. A camera inspection shows the inside of the line, so we can distinguish between a soft blockage, grease build-up, root intrusion and a structural failure.

Do you handle sewer line repair or just cleaning?

Both. If a camera inspection shows a damaged or collapsed section, we can talk through repair and replacement options.

Why does the same drain keep blocking?

Repeat blockages almost always point to an underlying cause such as grease build-up, roots, a sag in the pipe or a partial collapse. Clearing it alone won't fix that, which is why we recommend a camera inspection when it's a recurring problem.

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