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Drain cleaning in Tay Township, from a slow kitchen sink to a main sewer line that's backing up. Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll, Waubaushene, rural septic homes and Midland.
Diagnosis
A clogged drain tells you a lot by where it shows up. Pick yours: what's likely behind it, what you can try before searching for drain cleaning near me, and when to call.
Likely causeGrease, food scraps and coffee grounds build up in the trap and in the line behind the wall.
Call us whenWater backs up into the other sink or the dishwasher.
(249) 700-2683Likely causeHair and soap scum in the stopper, the trap and the first metre of pipe.
Call us whenThe slow drain comes back within a few days.
(249) 700-2683Likely causeWipes, too much paper or something that fell in.
Call us whenThe tub gurgles or fills when you flush: that's the main line.
(249) 700-2683Likely causeA blocked main line under the house, or a backup from the street sewer.
Call us whenRight away, day or night.
(249) 700-2683Likely causeRoots, a sag, grease or a collapsed section in the main line between the house and the sewer or the septic tank.
Call us whenNow: we clear the main line, then run a camera to see why it happened.
(249) 700-2683Sewer backup
In Tay, you own the sewer pipe from the house to the property line; the Township and OCWA maintain the main. Where the blockage is decides who fixes a basement sewer backup.
Roots, settled joints, grease or a collapsed section in your pipe. We clear the main sewer line clog, run the camera to show you why it happened and quote the repair before any work.
If the main is blocked, they clear it. A camera from your cleanout shows where the blockage sits, and we clean and disinfect what came back up on your side.
First steps
Best protection: a backwater valve closes when sewage tries to come back into the house.
Backwater valve installationCamera inspection
A drain camera inspection shows why the line keeps clogging, instead of guessing. Sewer line inspection on video, plus a sewer locate when a repair is needed.
Fine roots get in through a joint and grow into a net that catches everything.
Part of the pipe has settled. Water and paper sit in the low spot and the clog keeps coming back.
Old clay or cast iron cracks along the bottom. Soil gets in and the pipe can collapse.
Grease coats the wall and narrows the pipe until even water drains slowly.
Hydro jetting
Two tools, two jobs. Drain snaking opens a clog; a hydro jetting service cleans the whole pipe. Here's how we choose, so you're not paying for sewer jetting a snake would have handled.
Old cast iron or clay? We run the camera first and set the jetting pressure to the pipe's condition.
Sewer lines
Spot repair when one section is bad, sewer line replacement when the whole pipe is done. What breaks depends on what your pipe is made of.
Where we find itOlder homes and village streets
What we usually doRoot cutting and jetting, then a spot repair or a liner.
Where we find itUnder basement floors and in older stacks
What we usually doDescaling, spot repair, or a new ABS section.
Where we find itNewer homes and past repairs
What we usually doWe dig at the right spot and repair the section.
Trenchless
Trenchless sewer repair fixes the pipe through two small openings instead of a trench across the yard. The lawn, the driveway and the trees stay where they are.
Open trench: the whole line is dug up, through the lawn and often the driveway.
Trenchless: one access pit at each end; the new pipe goes in underground.
Not always possible: a fully collapsed pipe, a deep sag or too many bends can still need digging. The camera tells us before we quote.
Septic
In Waverley, Vasey, Old Fort and Sturgeon Bay, most drains end in a septic tank. Septic system service for the part between the drain and the bed, from a slow sink to a septic backup.
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Pump in summer or early fall. That's the Township's advice: the ground is dry and the bed recovers before winter. Slow drains can mean the bed is already struggling.
Commercial
Restaurants, marinas, plazas and campgrounds in Midland, Penetanguishene and around the Bay. Grease line jetting on a schedule beats an emergency in the middle of service.
Drain Cleaning Reviews
From blocked kitchen sinks and slow showers to basement backups and main sewer lines, hear about drain cleaning work in homes, cottages and businesses around Georgian Bay.
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We knew something was wrong when the laundry sink started draining slowly and the basement floor drain began gurgling whenever someone used the upstairs shower. By the weekend, dirty water was coming up through the floor drain. The plumber checked the main cleanout and ran a camera through the sewer line. He found tree roots growing through a joint in the older pipe. He used a cutting tool to clear the blockage, flushed the line and inspected it again. I appreciated that he showed us the camera footage and explained that the damaged joint would still need to be repaired to keep the roots from coming back. Everything is draining properly now, and we know exactly what caused the problem.
Main Sewer Drain CleaningOur kitchen sink stopped draining after dinner. I had already taken the trap apart and cleaned it, but the water was still backing up. The plumber ran a cable into the drain line and cleared a thick buildup of grease farther down the pipe. He reassembled the trap, checked for leaks and ran both sides of the sink for several minutes. Everything drains normally now. No unnecessary parts or repairs.
Kitchen Sink Drain CleaningThe water in our shower was pooling around our feet every morning. We cleaned the drain cover and tried pulling out what we could, but it barely made a difference. The technician used a small drain cable and removed a lot of hair and soap buildup from farther inside the pipe. He tested the shower before leaving. The water goes straight down now, and he left the bathroom clean.
Shower Drain CleaningThe floor drain in our small restaurant kitchen kept slowing down. We had cleared it before, but the blockage always came back. This time the plumber inspected the accessible drain line and used hydro-jetting to remove the grease buildup. The work was done after closing, so we didn't have to interrupt the kitchen during service. He checked the flow afterward and explained the maintenance we should keep up with. A much better result this time.
Commercial Hydro-JettingWater started coming up through the basement floor drain while the washing machine was emptying. I stopped the cycle right away. The plumber checked the laundry drain and found a blockage in the shared waste line. He cleared it with his drain machine, then had us run another washer drain cycle to make sure the water was going where it should. No more backup, and we avoided getting water across the basement.
Basement Floor Drain CleaningOur cottage kitchen drain was getting slower every weekend, and eventually the sink wouldn't empty at all. We were worried it might be a bigger issue with the waste line. The plumber checked the trap and cleared a blockage in the branch pipe with a cable. He also inspected the accessible connections under the cottage and made sure nothing was leaking. Everything was working again before our guests arrived.
Cottage Drain CleaningThe downstairs toilet was completely blocked, and every flush brought the water close to the rim. A plunger wasn't helping. The plumber used a toilet auger and cleared the obstruction without removing the toilet. He ran several flush tests and checked the nearby fixtures to make sure it wasn't a problem farther down the main drain. Everything worked normally before he left. Quick, tidy work.
Clogged Toilet DrainOur bathroom sink had been draining slowly for months, even after I cleaned the pop-up stopper. There was also an unpleasant smell coming from the drain. The technician removed the trap and cleared buildup farther into the wall pipe. He replaced an old slip-joint washer when putting everything back together and checked for leaks. The sink drains much faster now, and the smell is gone.
Bathroom Sink Drain CleaningDealing with a blocked drain? Tell us what's happening and request a drain cleaning appointment for your home, cottage or business.
Request Drain CleaningFAQ
What people ask us about clogs, sewers and septic lines.
Call and describe the problem. A real person answers, day and night.
(249) 700-2683Yes, 24/7. A main line backing up into the basement doesn't wait for Monday, and neither do we.
Which drain is clogged?We'd rather you didn't. They rarely clear a real clog, they're hard on older pipes and septic systems, and they make the job risky for whoever opens the line next. A plunger is safer.
If the blockage is in your pipe, between the house and the property line, it's yours. If it's in the municipal main, the Township and OCWA handle it. A camera shows where it is.
Your pipe or the main?Several drains slow down at once, the toilet gurgles when the washer drains, or water comes up through the basement floor drain.
Every drain at onceYes, when it's done right. We look with the camera first and set the pressure to the pipe's condition.
Hydro jetting or snakingIt's a smart step for older homes and homes with big trees near the sewer line. Repairs found after closing are yours.
Sewer camera inspectionOften, yes: pipe lining or pipe bursting through two small openings. A collapsed pipe or a deep sag can still need digging.
Trenchless sewer repairYes. We clear and inspect the line to the tank, clean the effluent filter, repair pump chambers and lines, and arrange pumping when it's due.
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Service area
Drain and sewer service across the township and in Midland, Penetanguishene and Tiny. Village sewer lines, rural septic lines and cottage drains around the Bay.
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