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Drain Cleaning in Markham

Clogged kitchen sink, backed-up basement floor drain or a main line that keeps blocking? A licensed Markham plumber clears it with a drain snake, a camera or hydro jetting, and finds what caused it.

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Clogged drain in Markham? Here is how we clear it.

Kitchen drains are the most common blockage we clear in Markham, usually from cooking oil and grease that set hard further down the line. Homes with a second kitchen in the basement put twice the load on the same main drain.

A single slow sink, tub or toilet is usually cleared with a drain snake right at the fixture. When several drains are slow, water comes up through the basement floor drain, or the clog keeps coming back, the problem is in the main line, and that calls for a camera inspection and hydro jetting.

Either way, a licensed plumber finds the cause first, gives you a flat quote before any work starts, and leaves the drain flowing.

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Drain cleaning services in Markham

From one slow sink to a backed-up main line, in houses, townhomes and condos.

Drain snaking

Drain snaking (augering) for sinks, tubs, showers, toilets and floor drains. The fastest fix for a single clog from grease, hair, soap or a dropped object.

Drain camera inspection

A waterproof camera finds roots, cracks, sags or buildup in the line. You see the footage, so you know exactly where the problem is.

Hydro jetting

High-pressure water scours grease, scale and roots off the inside of the pipe. It clears kitchen grease far more thoroughly than a snake does.

Clogged drain repair

Kitchen and basement kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, shower and tub drains, laundry sinks and toilets, including worn traps and fittings.

Basement floor drain cleaning

Water at the floor drain usually means the main line is blocked. We clear it from the cleanout and check the line with a camera.

Sewer line cleaning

Root cutting and jetting for main sewer lines, especially the older clay and cast iron laterals under Unionville and Markham Village.

Why Markham drains clog

Markham has heritage houses in Unionville and Markham Village, 1970s and 80s homes through Thornhill and Milliken, and newer communities like Cornell, Berczy Village and Cathedraltown. Each has its own drain problems.

In the heritage areas, older clay and cast iron lines add tree roots and rough pipe walls to the mix, so drains back up more often and need a camera to diagnose. In newer homes, long kitchen runs and basement kitchens or bathrooms added after the house was built are the usual source of slow drains.

In the condo towers along Highway 7 and around Markham Centre, kitchen lines collect grease and a backup in one suite can affect the one below. If the same drain keeps blocking, our guide to why your drain keeps clogging explains the usual causes.

Signs you need a drain cleaner

Water drains slowly from more than one sink, tub or shower
Gurgling sounds from drains or the toilet after you run water
Water coming up through the basement floor drain
A sewer smell that will not go away
The same drain clogs again a few weeks after you cleared it
Store-bought drain cleaner no longer helps

One slow drain is usually a local clog. Several at once points to the main line, which needs a camera and proper cleaning, not more chemicals.

How we clean your drain

1
Call or book online
The dispatch line is answered live 24/7. Tell us which drains are affected and we send a licensed plumber with an arrival window.
2
Find the cause
We test the fixtures, find where the blockage is, and run a camera when the main line or a repeat clog is involved.
3
Flat quote first
You get a fixed price before any work starts. No hourly meter and no overtime charges for nights, weekends or holidays.
4
Clear the line
Snaking for local clogs, hydro jetting for grease, scale and roots in the main line.
5
Check and show you
We run water, and where a camera was used, show you the line after cleaning.
6
Help it stay clear
You get practical tips for that drain, and a straight answer if a section of pipe needs repair rather than another cleaning.

What affects the cost of drain cleaning

Every drain is quoted on site after we find the problem, and you approve a flat price before work begins. The main factors are:

Which drain is blocked: a single fixture, or the main line
How easy it is to reach: an accessible cleanout, or a fixture or toilet that has to be lifted
The method needed: a drain snake, or hydro jetting for grease, scale and roots
Whether a camera inspection is needed to find the cause
Whether the pipe itself is damaged and needs repair

There are no dispatch fees or overtime charges. See how our diagnostic and flat pricing works.

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Drain cleaning across Markham

We clear drains in houses, townhomes and condos throughout Markham, including:

Unionville
Markham Village
Cornell
Cathedraltown
Berczy Village
Wismer Commons
Greensborough
Box Grove
Cedarwood
Milliken Mills
Thornhill
German Mills
Bayview Glen
Victoria Square
Angus Glen
Cachet
Buttonville
Raymerville
Markville
Middlefield
Armadale
Markham Centre
Downtown Markham
Leitchcroft

Markham drain cleaning questions

How much does drain cleaning cost in Markham?

It depends on which drain is blocked, how easy it is to reach, and whether it needs a snake, hydro jetting or a camera inspection. A plumber diagnoses the problem first and gives you a flat price before any work starts, with no overtime charges. Our pricing page explains how the diagnostic works.

Why does my basement floor drain back up?

A floor drain is the lowest opening on your main drain, so it is the first place a blockage shows. Grease, wipes or tree roots further down the line are the usual causes. We clear the line and can run a camera to check for damage.

What is the difference between drain snaking and hydro jetting?

Snaking pushes a rotating cable through the clog to break it up, which is ideal for a single sink, tub or toilet. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the whole inside of the pipe, removing grease, scale and roots, and is better for main lines and drains that keep clogging.

Can I see the camera footage of my drain?

Yes. When we run a drain camera inspection, you can watch the footage with the plumber and see where the blockage or damage is before deciding on a repair.

Do you clean drains in Markham condos?

Yes. Tell us your building and unit when you book, and whether property management needs notice, a booked elevator or proof of insurance. We can provide proof of insurance.

Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?

We do not recommend them. They rarely clear a real blockage, they can damage older pipes and fittings, and they make the job more dangerous for whoever clears the drain afterwards.

Who is responsible for a blocked sewer line in Markham?

Generally, the part of the sewer connection on your property is the homeowner's responsibility, and the part under the street belongs to the City of Markham. A camera inspection shows where the blockage is, so you know whether to contact the City.

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