Signs you need a drain cleaning

Drain clogs usually give warning before they fully block. Call us if you notice:

Water draining slowly from sinks, tubs or showers
Gurgling sounds from drains or toilets
Bad sewer smells from a drain
Water backing up in the basement floor drain
Several fixtures clogging at the same time (often a main line problem)

How we clear a drain clog

We start by locating where the blockage is — a single fixture, a branch line or the main drain. Then we use the right tool for the job, from a hand auger for a sink trap to a powered drain machine for a main line clog.

If a drain keeps clogging, there is usually a reason: a sagging pipe, grease build-up, roots, or a damaged section. We explain what we find and recommend a drain repair only when it's needed.

Keep your drains flowing

A few habits prevent most of the clogs we see in Richmond Hill homes:

Never pour cooking grease down the kitchen sink
Use hair catchers in showers and tubs
Only flush toilet paper — "flushable" wipes still clog drains
Run hot water after using the garbage disposal

Drain Cleaning & Repair near you

We provide drain cleaning & repair throughout Richmond Hill — including Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Mill Pond and Bayview Hill — as well as Thornhill and Vaughan and Aurora.

Frequently asked questions

Can you clear a clogged drain at night?

Yes. We're open 24/7, so we can clear a clogged drain in Richmond Hill at night or on weekends.

Should I use chemical drain cleaner?

We don't recommend it. Chemical cleaners rarely clear a full blockage and can damage older pipes. A mechanical clean is safer and lasts longer.

Why does my basement floor drain back up?

Usually because the main drain line is partly blocked, so water from upstairs fixtures comes out at the lowest point — the floor drain. That needs a main line cleaning.

Drain Cleaning & Drain Repair in Richmond Hill