While you can ignore a slow drain, you can’t brush off a sewer backup. Clogged drain constantly coming back, main sewer line backing up or commercial drain system needs a proper cleanout? Mr. Mike’s Plumbing provides professional sewer and drain cleaning services across Calgary for residential and commercial properties.
Our sewer cleaning services use hydro jetting, which is where a high-pressure stream of water clears blockages, removes buildup and lets drain lines flow the way they should. A mechanical snake pushes through a clog while hydro jetting scrubs the entire interior of the pipe clean, removing grease, scale, debris and root intrusion from the line.
Here are the benefits of choosing Mr. Mike’s Plumbing for sewer and drain cleaning in Calgary:
Sewer jetting, sometimes called hydro jetting, is a drain cleaning method that uses high-pressure streams of water to clear blockages and clean the interior walls of a sewer or drain through a cleanout access point. How does it work? A flexible hose fitted with a specialized nozzle is inserted into the drain through the cleanout access point. The nozzle propels water forward to cut through blockages and backward to flush debris out of the line.
The pressure used in hydro jetting is much higher than a standard water supply as it’s powerful enough to cut through grease buildup, scale deposits, compacted debris and tree root intrusion that you can’t remove using a drain snake. The end result is a clean and clear sewer line. Professional sewer jetting contractors use hydro jetting as a full clean, not a temporary fix.
The main sewer line carries all wastewater from your home to your municipal connection. When this line develops buildup or a blockage, multiple drains in the home back up at the same time. Our sewer jetting services are completely clear and flush the line clean. For recurring main sewer line blockages, a sewer camera inspection is essential.
Over time, kitchen drains, bathroom drains, floor drains and laundry drains develop buildup. Grease, hair, soap scum and debris accumulate on the interior walls of drain lines, which gradually restricts flow until the drain backs up. For residential drain cleaning jobs, using hydro jetting removes buildup from the full length of the line, not just the immediate blockage point. The majority of Calgary homeowners can benefit from a drain clean service every few years alongside routine plumbing maintenance.
Commercial drain lines need to take on more volume and different types of waste compared to residential lines. Restaurant grease traps, commercial kitchen drain lines, floor drain systems and main sewer connections in commercial buildings need regular professional cleaning to work. Our commercial sewer jetting services keep the drain systems of Calgary businesses clear, compliant and running. We schedule commercial cleaning services to minimize disruption to operations.
If you have a single clogged drain like a slow kitchen sink, a blocked bathroom drain or backed-up floor drain — it’s a straightforward job for a professional plumber. We clear clogged drains using the method that makes sense for the job whether that’s hydro jetting for grease and buildup, mechanical snaking for solid obstructions or a combination of both. We clear the clog completely so you aren’t dealing with the same problem two weeks later.
When dealing with recurring drain problems or blockages in an unknown location, we combine drain cleaning with a sewer camera inspection. The camera determines where the blockage is and the cause so the right method is used and the full problem is addressed. This is ideal for main sewer lines issues, older Calgary sewer systems and commercial properties with complex drain configurations. Learn more about our sewer video inspections.
Most sewer and drain problems aren’t random — there are warning signs. Look out for these before they become a full backup:
If you’re running into these issues, there’s likely a buildup or blockage in the drain or sewer line. Addressing it sooner lowers the risk of full backup or sewer line damage.
One plumber assesses the drain or sewer line to determine the nature and location of the blockage. For straightforward clogs, it’s the first diagnostic step. In the cases of recurring blockages, slow drains across multiple fixtures or suspected main sewer line issues, a camera inspection should come before cleaning.
Hydro jetting equipment is connected to the drain line through a clean out, which is an access point in the plumbing system made with this purpose in mind. If no cleanout is accessible, our plumber identifies the best access point for the job.
The high-pressure jetting hose is fed into the drain line so the cleaning can begin. The forward-facing jets cut through blockages and buildup while the rear-facing jets flush debris back toward the cleanout and out of the line. The jetting process covers the full length of the pipe being cleaned, not just the location of the blockage.
After jetting, our plumber confirms the line is flowing freely. For main sewer line cleaning or situations where there’s a structural issue, a post-cleaning camera inspection confirms the line is clear and identifies any damage that may need repair.
When a sewer backup occurs or a drain becomes completely blocked causing flooding, it can’t wait for a scheduled appointment. Mr. Mike’s Plumbing is available 24 hours a day for drain cleaning jobs across Calgary. Our plumbers quickly respond and arrive on time prepared to clear the blockage on the first visit. Visit our emergency drain cleaning page to learn more about our emergency drain cleaning services.
Sewer jetting uses a high-pressure water jet to clean the inside of a sewer or drain line. A specialized nozzle on a flexible hose is inserted into the pipe through a cleanout. The forward jets cut through blockages and buildup while rear jets flush everything out of the line. It’s more thorough than a mechanical snake since it cleans the pipe walls alongside clearing the obstruction.
The price of the job depends on the length of line being cleaned, type of blockage and the access conditions. A single drain line clean is more affordable than a main sewer line cleaning service. We give you a price upfront before we start working so you know what you’re paying. Call (403) 520-2040 or book online for a quote.
We do. Our team provides upfront quotes before we start working. For straightforward drain cleaning jobs, we can often give you an accurate price over the phone. In the case of larger jobs or situations where we need to assess the line first, we arrange a visit and quote from there.
It all begins with an assessment where we determine what’s causing the blockage and where it is. Then we access the cleanout, hydro jet to clear and clean the full length of pipe and do a final check to confirm the line is flowing correctly. In more complex situations a camera inspection is used alongside the jetting to make sure we don’t miss anything.
Multiple slow drains at the same time, gurgling sounds from drains, sewage smell, recurring backups after previous cleaning, water backing into a tub or floor drain when you flush — these are all signs of buildup or blockage in the sewer line rather than a single fixture. That’s when jetting is the right solution.
