Drain & Sewer Cleaning in Regina, SK

Pinpoint the problem

One slow fixture usually means a blockage close by. When the basement floor drain fills as the washer empties, or several fixtures slow together, the problem is in the main line, which needs a larger machine and often a camera.

Older neighbourhoods

Homes in older areas of Regina, such as those near downtown and the Cathedral Area, may still have clay or cast iron sewer lines. Joints can separate and pipe can crack after decades of freeze-thaw cycles, letting in roots and soil. A camera inspection shows the condition of the line.

Roots

Mature trees in older neighbourhoods look for water, and sewer joints are an easy source. Roots catch paper and build into a blockage that returns after each cleaning. Finding the entry point lets it be repaired.

Cleaning methods

Cable machines handle most clogs. Water jetting scours grease and roots from larger lines. A camera run afterward confirms the line is clear and shows damage that needs repair.

Prevention

Keep grease out of the kitchen sink, use hair catchers in showers and flush only toilet paper. Pour water into the floor drain now and then so its trap doesn't dry out.

Booking

Tell the plumber which drains are slow, how long it's been going on and whether anything has backed up. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.

Floor drain smells

If the basement floor drain smells of sewer gas, its trap has probably dried out. Pour a litre or two of water into it every few weeks, more often in winter when the furnace dries the air.