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Sewer and Drain Cleaning Services

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Emergency Drain Cleaning Services

If you have a serious drainage issue, contact us right now! We will dispatch the emergency service plumber closest to you immediately. Stay on the phone for advice on how to turn off the water if needed.


Our plumbing company is widely known for resolving clogged drain and sewer issues quickly and efficiently at a fair price. We are your best plumber for clogged drain issues.


Our professional drain cleaning services include the following:

Preventative Maintenance

If your sewer mains haven’t been flushed recently, call us to schedule an appointment. The recommended time between sewer cleanings is two years. Clean drains are your best protection from water damage.


Homeowners are responsible for maintaining the buried pipes outside the house that connect to the municipal sewer system. These drains are out of sight and out of mind for most homeowners. You should be aware that maintaining, repairing and replacing them is your responsibility. Unfortunately, problems with these external drain pipes tend to be ignored until too late.


This advice is recommended for both domestic and commercial drainage systems. Our industrial drain cleaning services cover everything for commercial drains.


Residential Drain Cleaning


There are numerous household drains that handle the flow of water out and safely away from the home. Regular drain cleaning services are an important thing to schedule into a home maintenance routine. Internal piping directs water flow to the sewer drains which in turn end up in the city sewers.


The most critical part of a drainage system for building integrity is the perimeter drainage. Buried pipes tend to plug up with debris if they have not been cleaned for a long time. We provide sewer line repairs and high pressure jet drain cleaning services for that type of job. We'll use a rooter machine if root infiltration is a problem.


Perimeter drain pipes, AKA drain tiles, French drains, weeping tiles are expensive to replace, so you'll do well to keep them free and clear of debris on a regular basis. Whenever we come across a deep clog we'll do a visual inspection with a sewer camera to find the trouble area.


If you can't remember the last time your perimeter drains were flushed then it's probably time to get that done. We are who to call for a clogged drain. It's one of those jobs you need to schedule.

Sewer Cleaning

It’s easy to forget about drains. They are a critical part of a building’s plumbing system for protection against water damage like a wet basement, and building integrity.


The ground around your house can become saturated in a heavy downfall creating numerous drain emergencies in the area. Too much water in the ground puts excessive pressure on basement walls and can cause cracks, so that is why sewer drains need to be kept clear with hydro jetting services for proper drainage.


Water can find its way into your basement or crawl space, causing damage to furniture, flooring and walls of a finished basement. If your sewer line has backed up, call us right away.

Clogged Drains

Drains can get plugged up from a number of sources. A clogged drain in the kitchen is usually caused by grease plugging things up. In the bathroom, the shower drain usually clogs with hair and can be annoying when it will not drain.


There are many other reasons a drain will stop flowing, and in many cases, a tool like a power snake or plumbing auger is needed to remove a stubborn blockage. 


Household drains need to be open and flowing freely for peace of mind. When your drain backs-up and you can't get it unplugged, call us for quality service from one of our drain experts. We will be glad to help.


Wet Basement

If you notice your basement or crawl space getting wet, call us immediately! Water sitting in these areas is a problem and the longer you wait to get it fixed, the worse the damage will be. 


The main sources of water seeping through a foundation are:

 

  • Surface water
  • Groundwater in saturated soil
  • Backup from storm and sanitary sewers


Sump Pump

Many North Vancouver homes have a sump pump. It's usually tucked away in a basement corner, keeping the water from going over a certain level. When the sump pump fails you end up with water in the basement.


Any home with a sump pump should have it checked every couple of years to ensure it is working correctly. 


If it is starting to fail you want to catch it before it becomes a problem. You don't want to have to deal with a wet basement.


Perimeter Drainage

Trees add beauty and provide us with shade, but their roots can severely damage exterior drains. In their search for nutrients, tree roots are drawn to the water, waste and oxygen that sewer drains carry. Damage to sewer pipes from tree roots can be expensive to fix and is sometimes responsible for a sewer backup. 

 

 

Our expert team has the skill and specialized equipment needed to keep your drains in top condition. If you have any concerns regarding your home’s drain system, give us a call.


Kitchen and Bathroom Clogs


If your kitchen sink is clogged with a foreign object, chances are good that grease is the culprit. If it's the bathtub drain or sink drain, it could be a hair clog. You can usually unclog that stuff with a pair of needle nose pliers. Remove the drain cover to get at it. With a clogged toilet backed up and you can't push it through the pipe lines with a plunger, call us. Solid obstructions like a toy or paper towels can be difficult to remove without a plumbers snake. If you can't fix it yourself call us for our drainage cleaning services.


Rain Gutters


Cleaning your rain gutters and downspout drains each fall is important because it is another piece in your home drainage system. Water running off the roof goes through the exterior drain lines and gets carried into the sewers. For this entire system to work properly all of the house drains need to be open and free of dirt, debris, toys, rodents, and anything else that could plug it up.


Business Solutions


Commercial drainage problems can be prevented with regular maintenance. We recommend having your drain system inspected and serviced every 2 - 3 years to ensure the structural integrity of the building. 


Sewer Description


sanitary sewer or foul sewer is an underground pipe or tunnel system for transporting sewage from houses and commercial buildings (but not storm-water) to treatment facilities or disposal. Sanitary sewers are part of an overall system called a sewage system or sewerage.

Separating Sewage From Rainwater

In a combined sewer system,, storm runoff is combined in a single pipe with wastewater from homes, businesses, and industry.


During drier weather, the storm water and wastewater are carried to the sewage treatment plant together. But in heavy rains, high volumes of storm water can exceed the capacity of a combined sewer system. The excess, untreated amounts overflow and empty directly into our waterways.


North Vancouver Sewer Replacement Program


In a two-pipe separated sewer system, storm fluid is collected through the storm drain. It travels through different pipes than household sewage and other wastewater.


There are two sewer separation programs running concurrently. The overall sewer mains are being separated so that storm drains carry storm water runoff separately from other wastewater.


Work is being done to separate the sewer mains that serve private properties. Click here for more information on which areas are being worked on next.


Drainage Systems

A drain is the primary vessel or conduit for unwanted water or waste liquids to be flumed away, either to a more useful area, funneled into a receptacle, or run into sewers or storm water mains as waste discharge to be released or processed.


Drain technician design and installation parameters are engineered to ensure drain functionality for its intended purpose, allowing for variances in volume, matter to be conveyed and maintenance requirements, keeping plumbing issues at a minimum. Drain installation takes into account principles related to gravity, vacuum, grade, human exposure safety to biological agents and resistance to functional failure. Also incorporated in drain design are requirements for drain technician maintenance and plumbing repairs of a blocked drain.


Blocked Drain


A drain can often become blocked, especially in areas of high human activity such as showers and sinks, and can require a professional plumber to rectify. In some cases the use of a drain cleaner is sufficient in removing the drain blockage. A blocked drain, if left long enough, can be a high safety concern as the presence of Mold and bacteria increases. If you are wondering what plumbing drain cleaning services cost, look at our rates page.


If you have a clogged drain you are unable to clear yourself, call us during regular business hours to get that done. We are able to get someone to your location within a few hours in most cases. Our plumbing services are highly rated in the Lower Mainland.

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