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Drain Cleaning Victoria

Are you in need of drain cleaning? Victoria homeowners often don’t think twice about where the water comes from and where it goes. We discard wastewater down the drain daily from flushing toilets, washing dishes, taking a shower, and doing laundry. However, when drain issues arise, they not only cause a ruckus in your daily routines but also make you and your family members more susceptible to health concerns.

Knowing this, we tend not to take notice that our house’s tubes and pipes have blockages until it becomes an emergency. If you’re in the sticky situation of dealing with a clogged drain or simply want the peace of mind that comes with preventing this problem from happening in the first place, you need the help of a qualified plumber for expert drain cleaning. Victoria plumbers on our team are experienced, fully bonded, and licensed.

When it’s necessary to get plumbing repairs or drain cleaning, Victoria homeowners can count on Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Victoria to get the job done. Most homeowners will experience a clogged drain at least once, which is why plumbing professionals often recommend a thorough cleaning and inspection every year.

Don’t allow a clogged drain to leave you tongue-tied! Our team provides a genuine and proactive solution for your cleaning and plumbing repair needs alongside providing friendly customer service to your satisfaction so you can get back to your comfortable living.

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  • Many homeowners will inevitably face a clogged drain. Normally, it’s just a basic clog caused by someone flushing paper towels or wet wipes. So what do you do when stubborn clogs just won’t go away, even with your handy dandy plunger?

  • Perhaps you assume the clog has magically disappeared because the water begins to drain, but after a while, the fixture clogs up again. This situation isn’t just a headache—it could be a sign that there’s a deep and underlying problem within your wastewater lines beyond just a simple blockage, and it might need more than just drain cleaning.

  • Victoria residents don’t have to worry because our team of experts has the proper equipment and skills required to give you an affordable diagnosis and the best approach to tackle this mess.

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Inspection and Diagnosis

You may already be convinced you know what’s causing your slow drainage pipes to back up, but for the most part, this may only be a miscalculated guess. The core problem is hidden away in your pipes beyond your reach and can be a layered issue with multiple things piling up slowly over time.

The first step in solving the problem is pinpointing exactly what is causing the blockage and where the issue is located. Video camera inspection is one method we use for inspection and diagnosis for an appointment during drain cleaning. Victoria plumbing professionals insert a small video camera with an LED light and flexible cable into the water drain pipe and use it to navigate the pipe to record footage. Upon replay, we scan the footage and use it as a magnifying glass to interpret and figure out the exact nature of the problem.

Drain Snaking

A drain snake is a slender, flexible drill or auger used to dislodge clogs in drains. These drain snakes are often the first thing homeowners try for clogged and slow drains, using basic versions that can be purchased from any local hardware store. However, more rigid blockages will require professional-grade equipment. Drain snakes come in many varieties, with two popular versions being a motorized auger that, unlike a hand crank, has a corkscrew attachment at the end and drills directly through larger and tougher clogs.

Hydro Jetting

One of our innovative methods for a Victoria drain cleaning service is hydro jetting. This drain tactic utilizes high-pressure water jets to blast away debris, clogs, and build-up from the drain pipes. This is a highly efficient pipe cleaning method as it’s non-invasive and effectively cuts through the clog instead of pulling up pieces of the blockage like a toilet auger. Instead of completely removing the blockage, an auger only pulls up pieces and leaves residue substances behind to forge a new clog in its place, making you call the plumber yet again.

Hydro jetting scrubs the inside of your pipes clean, so there’s no residue left behind to cling onto and form yet another clog that makes an unwelcome return. The best aspect of this technique is that you don’t need to worry about the physical repair and replacement of sewer lines often, as a regular hydro jet session preserves and expands the lifespan of the pipe system. Plus, hydro jetting is more sanitary as it pushes the clog in and throughout the house pipes and out into the municipal sewage system rather than it being pulled up via plunging and augering back into your house, leaving a hot mess for you to deal with.

Why Mr. Rooter Plumbing for Drain Cleaning: Victoria

Think of professional drain cleaning not as an expense but as an investment in something that you use each day. A plumbing crisis always seems to crop up at the most unexpected moments, which is why it’s vital to invest in professional plumbing services. When comparing and contrasting your options, it’s important to find a reputable company that is prompt and trustworthy to get the job taken care of correctly the first time so you have full access to your plumbing again.

Looking for a capable drain inspection and drain cleaning? Victoria plumbers at Mr. Rooter Plumbing are the best choice for effective and affordable drain cleaning and other residential plumbing services. We are industry leaders when it comes to providing the highest standards of reliable plumbing services. Our specialty when it comes to clogged drains focuses on five key areas:

  • Sewer drains, including dealing with tree roots in older houses
  • Laundry room drains (i.e., accumulated debris from trash and clothing fiber)
  • Kitchen drains, including dealing with the garburator
  • Bathroom drains (i.e., clogged tub and shower drains)
  • Basement floor drains, including drain tile systems to prevent groundwater flooding
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We strive to provide you with choices to resolve your plumbing issue and perform professional workmanship on the option you choose. By calling on our team of skilled service professionals and qualified plumbers, you can be sure it will be Done Right.

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Areas We Serve
  • Colwood
  • Courtenay
  • Crofton
  • Duncan
  • Esquimalt
  • Highlands
  • Metchosin
  • Oak Bay
  • Saanich
  • Saanichton
  • Sidney
  • Sooke
  • Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drain Cleaning Victoria

Want to learn more about drain cleaning Victoria BC services or our best-in-class trusted plumbing service in Victoria and the nearby areas of Colwood and Saanich?

Give us a call anytime to chat with one of our knowledgeable customer service staff, or check out the responses to a few commonly answered questions down below.

  • Why do drains clog? Drains clog simply because many people don’t know what they can or cannot flush down the drain. For example, food waste is a huge problem, and some people tend to treat their garburator in the kitchen sink as a composter. Although a garburator helps prevent clogs, they are not an all-in-one solution. Therefore, it’s best to scrape food from your dishes directly into the compost pail rather than leave piled-up dishes with leftovers in the sink. One good example of this is coffee grounds and tea leaves thrown down the garbage disposal that tend to stick and clump together when exposed to water and stick inside your sink drain.

    Here are some helpful tips on things you should dispose of in the trash or compost rather than flushing or discarding them into your wastewater systems:

    • Cooking oil and grease
    • Coffee grounds or tea leaves
    • Flour
    • Pasta
    • Rice
    • Paper towels
    • Flushable Wipes
    • Hair
    • Medication
    • Cotton swabs
    • Cotton balls or pads
    • Feminine hygiene products
    • Disposable makeup
    • Conventional cleaning product

    Being unable to toss out cotton balls or pads, even biodegradable ones, may come as a shock to some people, especially since these varieties are known to be plant-based and decompose naturally—but this isn't necessarily the case. Yes, they can break down, but it takes a long time. Plus, they can accumulate over time and block drains, as most wastewater systems are simply not built to withstand such items.

    We suggest composting your biodegradable items rather than flushing them down sinks and toilets. Another failsafe is to have catchers, plastic or metal, in all shower drains and kitchen and bathroom sinks to trap food particles and hair. For example, human hair is one of the common reasons for clogs. The worst part is that human hairs don’t dissolve in drains and catch onto things, leaving a more robust clog in place for drain cleaning services to handle.

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