You have poured grease or fat down the sink:
As above - anything that is not liquid being poured down your sink is going to cause a problem, and while grease, oil, or any other sort of fat may be liquid at the point of flushing it away, it will solidify in your pipes. You might be lucky enough for it to avoid your drains, although unlikely if you are regularly doing it, but it is going to cause a problem further down the line. ‘Fatbergs’ - giant lumps of floating fat are a considerable problem in sewers and can affect a whole lot of businesses and households.
You have young children living in your house:
Children love to put things inside things. How many times have you found your television remote inside the toybox or your bunch of keys inside their toy oven? Well, just think about how many things have been put down your toilet and flushed away by your child without realizing it? It is probably where those missing earrings or that lipstick you thought you had lost months ago has gone. Drain cleaning throws up lots of interesting things that have been put down the toilet by little hands.
You have guests unfamiliar with your drainage system:
Different countries have different guidelines on what can be flushed or poured away. Some countries cannot process anything other than human waste, and toilet paper has to be thrown into the bin. Some people have waste disposers built into their sinks. If you have guests that may be unfamiliar with your drainage system, it may be worth having a drain cleaning done once they have gone to be sure.
You have just moved into the property:
While you may know what can and cannot go down the toilet and sink, the previous owners or tenants of your home or business property may not be as clued up. It is always worth a quick clean out when you first move in to get rid of any issues because as they build up, they get a lot more complicated and a lot more expensive to sort out.
Your toilet is taking longer than it should to flush:
One of the first signs that something is not quite right and that your drain needs cleaning is that your toilet takes an age to flush. If there is nothing visible in your U-bend, contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Regina to have a look and sort out the problems.
Water sits in your sink or bathtub for a long time before draining away:
This is another classic sign that something is not quite right and that you may need your drain cleaned. Get it sorted before it becomes a bigger problem.
You hear peculiar noises from your walls and under your floorboards:
Nope, you have not got monsters lurking - it’s your pipes. Noise does not necessarily mean that there is a problem, some pipes just like to be ‘talkative,’ but it can indicate that the pipes have narrowed or clogged up, giving the water less space to travel through.
There are unidentifiable bad odours in your bathroom and/or kitchen:
Once you have checked for all the usual suspects - food going bad and so on, check that the smell is not coming from your sink or an opening to a drain. If it is, there lies your problem - you need a drain clean.
You flush baby wipes or feminine hygiene products down the toilet:
Contrary to popular belief, these products should not be flushed down the toilet. Many manufacturers state that they are flushable, but this should be ignored - they will clog your drains and pipes.
What To Expect With Our Drain Cleaning Service?
We know that for most Regina homeowners, a blocked-up drain is a pretty stressful situation. It smells unpleasant, looks nasty, and you are probably concerned about your family and their health, and the expense of getting the problem fixed. Because of that, we make sure that our Regina drain cleaning team are courteous and helpful, to make things a little easier. They deal with these problems all day long, so they know the quickest and most cost-efficient way of fixing it.
The first thing that we will need to do is assess the situation so we can see just how bad the issue is. Our qualified Regina Plumbers will always be dressed in their Mr. Rooter uniform so you can be confident that they are who they say. Once we have given your drains a check and found out what the problem is, we give you a fair and accurate quote, based on a flat rate. You can rest assured knowing that we are not going to add on any hidden costs at the end - you will only pay what we quote beforehand.
When you have confirmed you want to go ahead with our drain cleaning services to sort out your drain issues, we will get straight down to the dirty work so that you can get on with living your life without the hassle of blocked drains and foul smells.
Usually, we would use one of two methods to clean the drain, which we have covered in more detail below. We have various technologies at our disposal to allow us to get right into your drains and find out precisely what it is that is causing the problem. This allows us to choose the best way of clearing out the blockage.
Once we have finished fixing the problem, we will clear up any mess that we have made. After all, you have been inconvenienced enough! We aim to treat our customer’s homes with as much respect as we would treat ours, and that is what really sets us apart from other plumbers and drain cleaning services in Regina.
We will always let you know exactly what we have done. We believe that every homeowner should know the basic workings of their plumbing system, as they are much more likely to keep up with maintenance and take proper care of it.
We will always leave you with a guarantee that work has been done to the very highest standards.
Our Drain Cleaning Process
Our Regina plumbing teams utilize different ways of dealing with clogged pipes and drains, depending on the problem. Our recommendation and specialization is HydroScrub Jetting, which we use alongside environmentally friendly enzymes such as Enzymatic Drain Care™ to get your drains in tip-top condition.
Over time, as we have mentioned above, oil, grease, and various other materials will cling to the walls of your pipes and clog them up. A chemical drain cleaner, which our team never recommends, might temporarily fix the issue, but long term use of them will cause irreparable damage to your pipes - and replacing them is going to be a big and expensive job. Other drain cleaning services might use methods that clear out routes and remove a portion of the blockage, but it does not solve the root of the problem.
That’s where HydroScrub Jetting comes in.
It doesn’t just make a bit of space in your pipes like traditional drain rods do, but instead it utilizes a high-powered jet of water to literally blow and scrub away the buildup that is causing the problems - without causing any damage.
Our enzymatic treatment puts plant-derived bacteria to work by consuming hair proteins, fats, oils, and grease, breaking down the most common causes of clogged drains, keeping your pipes clean for a long time. The cultures that we use are completely harmless and focus on the buildup in your pipes. This will ensure that your home has a fully functioning and fresh smelling plumbing system.
Once in a while, we may need to turn to one of our cable machine drain augers, which is our other chemical-free drain clearing mechanism. Again, this will not cause any damage to your pipes or system.
How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost in Regina?
Truth be told, we can’t tell you that here. There are multiple factors affecting how much a job will cost and how bad the blockage is to ease of accessibility. To get a fair and accurate quote, get in touch with our team, and we will arrange for an experienced drain service engineer to come out and give you a personalized quote that will not change.
Why Choose Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Regina
Here at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Regina, we recognize that plumbing that works exactly how it should is a significant part of a functioning household or business, so we do not work only to fix your immediate plumbing issues, but we want to work with you to make sure that it is in optimum condition for the long run.
Whether it is a blocked drain, or if you have other ongoing plumbing issues, or if you want to take preventative measures to stop any future problems from arising, our expert team is here to advise you and help you every step of the way!
Our plumbers here at Mr. Rooter Plumbing offer Regina Homeowners:
- Round the clock emergency service: we know that drains and other plumbing issues do not wait until office hours to make themselves apparent. For that reason, we are here to take your calls night or day, including weekends and holidays.
- Transparent fees: The fee that we quote includes parts and labour, and will not change at any point. What we tell you at the beginning is what you will pay at the end, so no worrying about any hidden extras being added on once the work has been done.
- Scheduled appointments: We know that waiting for someone to come and quote you on a job is a hassle. That is why we schedule an appointment at your convenience - and stick to it. No more taking days off work!
- Highly trained, friendly staff: We always put our customers first, so only take on the very best staff to help you from start to finish.
- Guarantees on parts and labour: We know that our plumbers and drain cleaning specialists do a superb job, which is why we can confidently give you a guarantee on both the parts they use and the work that they do.
- Live chat service: Stopping everything to make a phone call can be a hassle, especially if you have kids and work. That is why we offer a live chat service so that you can be connected with one of our team quickly and without taking too much time out of your day.
If you are experiencing problems with blocked drains and clogged pipes, Mr. Rooter is the right drain cleaning service choice in Regina - but don’t just take our word for it, see what our Regina customers have to say on Google.
For more information, to book a service time, or to receive prompt emergency assistance call us today or visit our contact page. See why Regina homeowners continue to trust in our services!