Causes of Drain Blockages
Several factors can lead to a blockage in your storm or sanitary pipes:
- Roots obstructing the pipes
- Sediment deposits blocking the sewer
- Break or crack in the sewer line
- Offset sewer joints
- Grease buildup in drains
- Obstructive objects in the pipes
- Roofing work residues obstructing the drain
- Soil, iron ochre, or sand blocking French drains
Signs Indicating a Blockage in Your Drains
Here are some clues that may alert you to a possible blockage in your drains:
- Slow drainage of wastewater
- Backflow of sewer water through the floor drain or other sanitary appliances
- Laundry foam coming out through the floor drain
- Water damage from floor drains
- Blocked or slow draining sink
- Backflow from the garage drain
- Roof drain not functioning properly
When to Unclog Your Drains?
It is recommended to unclog your drains at the first signs of malfunction or when:
- Water is flowing through floor drains, kitchen sink, or garage drain
- Soap foam comes out through drains during washing
- Roof drain fails to drain water from the roof
Why Choose SOS Plumbers for Your Pipe Unclogging?
Here are some reasons to entrust the unclogging of your pipes to SOS Plumbers :
- Specialists in drains and sewers
- Camera inspection and expertise offered
- Sewer repair with or without excavation (lining)
- Root boring
- Complete equipment and expertise combined in one place
Procedure for a Drain or Sewer Unclogging Operation
Here are the steps of our intervention for the unclogging of your drain or sewer:
- On-site diagnosis by our technician based on the information provided by the customer and various tests carried out
- Camera Inspection to determine the cause and location of the blockage, as well as the tools to use for unclogging
- High-pressure water jetting with specialized nozzles in some cases, otherwise use of a mechanical file with different tool choices. The choice of suitable tools is essential, which is why it is preferable to entrust this task to a drain unclogging specialist
- Removal of roots or root boring if necessary. We use a very effective technology that is rarely used in the industry, offering high-performance and unmatched results.
Services Offered
Our drain and sewer unclogging services are available for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in Greater Montreal. Here are some of the services we offer:
- Main Drain
- Sewer Connection
- Collector Drain
- Sanitary Drain
- Storm Drain
- Sink
- Washbasin
- Shower
- Bath
- Floor Drain
- Rainwater Column
- Roof Drain
- Washing Machine Drain