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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

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

  1. Clear the line

    Auger or jet, chosen to suit the pipe and the blockage.

  2. Camera the pipe

    Where it's warranted, so you can see the real condition.

  3. Explain the findings

    One-off clog, grease build-up, roots or a broken pipe.

  4. 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.

Serving Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Strathmore and Rocky View County

Same-day appointments where the schedule allows, and 24/7 for emergencies.

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