Right tool for the clog
Cable clearing for a single blockage, hydro-jetting for grease and scale buildup.
Why Ottawa Drains Clog
Kitchen drains clog from grease and food solids that harden inside the pipe; bathroom drains clog from hair and soap residue; floor and laundry drains clog from lint and sediment. On older properties with cast-iron drain lines, scale buildup narrows the pipe over time even without an obvious blockage, which is why the same drain can back up repeatedly until the underlying line is addressed rather than just the clog.
Cable Clearing vs. Hydro-Jetting
Cable (Snake) Clearing
Breaks through or hooks a clog – fast, lower-cost fix for a single localized blockage.
Hydro-Jetting
High-pressure water scours the full pipe – best for recurring clogs or grease buildup.
For a drain that clogs repeatedly, or a main line backup rather than a single fixture, a camera inspection first shows exactly what's happening inside the pipe – root intrusion, a low spot (belly) in the line, or scale buildup – so the cleaning method matches the actual cause instead of guessing.
Signs You Need Drain Cleaning
Slow Draining Water
Water that pools or drains slowly at a sink, tub or floor drain.
Recurring Clogs
The same drain clogging again within weeks of a previous cleaning.
Water Backing Up
Water rising in a second fixture when another one is used, a sign of a main-line issue.
Why Ottawa Plumbing Experts for Drain Cleaning
Camera diagnosis available
For recurring clogs, we can inspect the line before recommending a fix.
Commercial & residential
Kitchen, bathroom, floor and main-line drains, in businesses and homes.
Drain Cleaning FAQs
What's the difference between cable clearing and hydro-jetting?
Cable clearing breaks through or pulls out a localized clog. Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the full pipe, better for grease and scale buildup or a recurring clog.
How often should drains be cleaned?
It depends on use – a kitchen line handling grease may need more frequent attention than a bathroom drain. If a drain clogs repeatedly, that's a sign to look at the line itself, not just clean it again.
What are signs of a main line clog rather than a single drain?
Multiple fixtures backing up at once, or a backup at the lowest drain in the house (often a basement floor drain), usually points to the main line rather than one fixture.
Can you tell what's causing a repeat clog?
Yes – a camera inspection shows root intrusion, a low spot in the pipe, or scale buildup so we can recommend the right fix.