Signs a drain needs proper cleaning
- Water stands in the tub for minutes after a shower
- Two fixtures back up at once, such as a laundry tub and a basement shower
- A toilet that burbles whenever the washer drains
- A sour or rotten smell from a drain that is used every day
- Plunging works for a day or two and then the problem returns
How we clear it
- We ask which fixtures are affected. One slow sink points to a local clog; several points further down the line.
- The trap or cleanout is opened so the cable does not have to fight through a tight bend.
- A cable with the right head is fed through until it breaks up or pulls back the blockage.
- We run plenty of water to prove the line flows, then clean up the work area.
What changes the job in Brampton homes
Older houses in Bramalea and Peel Village often still have cast iron below the basement floor, and cast iron builds rough scale that catches grease. Newer subdivisions use ABS plastic, which stays smooth, so clogs there are more often wipes, toys or construction debris left over from the build. A basement finished over the cleanout can turn a short visit into a longer one, so it helps to know where your cleanout plug is.
Tools, access and testing
| Tools we bring | Drum auger, closet auger, 4,000 psi jetter, push camera |
|---|---|
| What we open | Cleanout caps, P-traps, tub shoes, the main stack |
| What we test | Flow with full basins, camera footage on the run |
Where in Brampton we do this
We take drain cleaning calls right across the city, including Gore Meadows, Springdale, Northwood Park, Downtown Brampton and the streets around them.
Questions we get
How often should drains be cleaned?
Most household drains never need scheduled cleaning. If a line clogs more than once a year, a camera look is worth more than another cleaning.
Will a cable damage my pipes?
Used with the right head and some care, a cable will not hurt sound pipe. Badly corroded or cracked pipe can fail, which is one reason the year your home was built matters to us.