Plumbers in Southwest Calgary

Shut off the water at the nearest valve or your main shut-off if you can't isolate the fixture, then call us. We respond to emergency calls seven days a week, including burst pipes, sewer backups, and basement flooding. While you wait, avoid using any drains connected to the affected line and move anything valuable away from standing water. Taking a few photos before cleanup also helps if you end up filing an insurance claim.

Heavy rain can overwhelm parts of Calgary's sanitary sewer system, and when that happens, wastewater can get pushed back through your home's drain lines instead of flowing out. If your home doesn't have a backwater valve installed, that backup can surface through a basement floor drain or a lower-level toilet. A backwater valve closes automatically when pressure reverses, stopping sewage from coming back into your home. If you've noticed this smell more than once after a storm, it's worth having a plumber inspect your main line and check whether a backwater valve makes sense for your property.

Most homes do well with a professional drain cleaning once a year, though homes with mature trees near the sewer line or older clay piping may benefit from more frequent service, since roots can work their way into small cracks over time. Routine cleaning with HydroScrub® jetting clears grease, scale, and buildup from the full width of the pipe, not just a narrow channel through the middle. That tends to keep drains flowing longer than snaking alone.

A sudden pressure drop can come from a partially closed valve, a leak somewhere in the supply line, or mineral buildup narrowing an older pipe from the inside. If only one fixture is affected, the issue is likely local to that fixture's supply line. If pressure has dropped throughout the house, we'll want to check your main shut-off valve and look for signs of a hidden leak before assuming it's just old pipes. Our plumbers can track down the cause with a proper inspection rather than guessing at a fix.

These two devices solve different problems, and many Southwest Calgary homes benefit from having both. A sump pump removes groundwater that collects around your foundation before it can rise high enough to flood your basement floor. A backwater valve, on the other hand, stops sewage from the municipal system from pushing back into your home through the drain lines during a heavy storm. One doesn't replace the other, since a single downpour can trigger both problems at once. If you're only protected against one, you're still exposed to the other.

We install, repair, and maintain both tankless and standard tank water heaters. Tankless units heat water on demand rather than storing it, which can mean a smaller footprint and lower standby energy use, but they still need a yearly flush to clear mineral scale, especially given Calgary's moderately hard water. If your current unit is producing inconsistent hot water, making unusual noises, or showing signs of corrosion, our plumbers can assess whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense for your household.

Calgary's water is generally considered moderately hard, and over the years, the mineral content can build up inside water heaters, faucets, and fixtures. You might notice white scale around faucet heads, reduced water heater efficiency, or soap that doesn't lather as easily as it should. A water softener can cut down on that buildup and extend the life of your appliances, though whether it's worth installing depends on your specific home and usage. Our plumbers can take a look at your fixtures and water heater and give you a straight answer on whether softening makes sense for your household.

Pipes running through unheated spaces like garages, crawl spaces, and exterior walls are the most exposed when temperatures drop below freezing for extended stretches, which happens regularly here. Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses before the first hard freeze, open cabinet doors under sinks along exterior walls so warm air can reach the pipes, and keep your thermostat from dropping too low even when you're away from home. If you've dealt with a frozen pipe before, the same section is likely to freeze again next winter unless it's insulated or rerouted, and that's a fix our plumbers can handle during a non-emergency visit.

Yes. Gas line work needs to be done by someone who understands the pressure requirements and safety codes involved, and our licensed plumbers handle repairs, replacements, and new connections for gas-fired appliances, including stoves, water heaters, and fireplaces. If you ever smell gas in your home, leave the area, avoid switches or open flames, and call your utility provider before calling us. Once the gas supplier confirms it's safe, we can locate and repair the source of the leak.

Drain snaking uses a flexible cable to break through or pull out a clog, and it works well for a straightforward blockage in a sink, tub, or toilet line. HydroScrub® Jetting uses high-pressure water to clean the entire interior wall of the pipe, clearing grease, scale, and buildup rather than just punching a hole through the blockage. For a drain that keeps clogging every few months, jetting tends to address the underlying problem rather than provide a short-term fix. Your plumber will recommend the right method once they've seen what's actually causing the clog.

Our Calgary plumbers are ready to help with everything from a slow drain to a full sewer line repair. You can request an appointment online, and a member of our team will follow up to confirm the details and get a plumber out to your home.