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Sewer Drain Cleaning Before a Slow Drain Becomes a Backup
Most sewer backups give warning first: a slow tub, a gurgling toilet, a floor drain that rises slightly. Clearing the line early is the cheap version of the problem.
Common warning signs
- Multiple fixtures draining slowly at once
- Gurgling toilets or floor drains
- Sewage odour in the basement
- Water backing up when laundry drains
Common causes
- Tree root intrusion at pipe joints
- Grease and soap buildup narrowing the line
- Scale in older cast iron pipe
- Sagging or partially collapsed sections
How it works
How Sewer Drain Cleaning Is Carried Out
- 01
Locate access through a cleanout or floor drain.
- 02
Auger the line to break through the blockage.
- 03
Flush the line to remove loosened debris.
- 04
Advise on whether camera inspection or repair is warranted.
Possible waterproofing methods
- Mainline sewer augering
- High-pressure flushing
- Root cutting
- Kitchen and laundry line cleaning
- Floor drain clearing
- Camera inspection referral
Benefits of addressing it
- Restores full drainage to the fixtures
- Reduces the risk of a basement sewage backup
- Identifies whether a line needs repair
- Removes odour caused by standing waste
Brampton service area
Sewer Drain Cleaning in Brampton
Mature Brampton neighbourhoods such as Peel Village, Bramalea and Downtown Brampton have older clay and cast iron laterals where root intrusion is common.
Service is available throughout Brampton and nearby communities. View the neighbourhoods we cover.
Questions
Sewer Drain Cleaning FAQs
More general questions are answered on the FAQ page.
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