You've plunged and plunged . . . and then plunged some more, but all that hard work from your average plunger hasn't paid off, giving you effective drainage, and you're still stuck with a clogged drain. Scarborough homeowners naturally encounter clogged drains now and then, and usually, they can be eliminated with a plunger and a touch of elbow grease. But sometimes you run into a situation where a stubborn clog won't come loose no matter what you do—or worse, it seems like you fixed it because the water drains away, but the next time someone uses that fixture, the blockage is back. Those are signs that indicate you need the help of a local plumber for Scarborough's clogged drain repair.
When it comes to calling a qualified plumber to fix a clogged drain in Scarborough, you might be unsure of what to expect. Our reliable team of professionals has the training, skill, and experience, along with the right equipment, to efficiently handle a wide range of plumbing needs, including drain unblocking.
Here are some of the services we provide for homeowners with clogged drains.
Augers:
An auger, also known as a plumbing snake or drain snake, is a tool used by our experts at Mr. Rooter Plumbing to clear clogged drains effectively. It consists of a long, flexible cable with a coiled or hook-shaped end. The auger is designed to navigate through pipes, break up or dislodge blockages, and restore the flow of water.
When you call one of our licensed plumbers to clear a clogged drain, we will bring an auger to the job. We begin by inserting the auger into the drain opening; then, the cable is then maneuvered through the pipes, either manually or with the assistance of a motorized mechanism. As the auger moves further into the plumbing system, the coiled or hook-shaped end catches onto the clog or debris.
Once the auger has grabbed onto the obstruction, it is rotated or pulled back, effectively breaking up or dislodging the clog. This action allows water to flow freely through the pipes again. In cases where the clog is more stubborn or located further down the line, our technicians may use a larger or more specialized auger, such as a sewer auger, to tackle the problem.
Using augers is just one of the many techniques employed by Mr. Rooter Plumbing to clear clogged drains. Our skilled technicians in Scarborough assess each situation carefully and determine the most appropriate approach to ensure efficient and long-lasting results.
Drain Camera Inspection
Most people typically don't know what exactly caused their clogged drains, which makes sense because it's generally a mixture of various substances and items. Knowing the location of the blockage and what material it is made of will go a long way toward determining the best method of treatment, so your plumber will start by carrying out an inspection to get that information and aid their diagnosis. In years gone by, getting access to blocked sewer lines was a time-consuming, destructive process that involved cutting into drywall and digging a large trench across your yard. Luckily, our team in Scarborough uses non-invasive video inspection techniques that are much faster and don't cause anywhere near the same level of destruction on your property.
A small video camera on a flexible metal cable is lowered into your drain and maneuvered through the pipe, recording footage of what's causing your clogged drain. Our Scarborough plumbing professionals on our team can then play the footage back to get a better idea of what is causing the problem and recommend the best course of action. A video plumbing inspection is also very helpful after drain cleaning to ensure that all debris has been removed and your wastewater lines are now in good condition.
HydroScrub® Jetting
The most effective and efficient plumbing maintenance tool we have available is HydroScrub® jetting. It is a drain cleaning method that uses a high-pressure water jet to push away stubborn blockages, leaving your sewage lines functioning properly by eliminating your clogged drain. Our Scarborough drain cleaning experts have noticed another advantage of hydro jetting: while a plumbing auger pulls the blockage back up through your line and into your home, causing an unpleasant mess, hydro jetting pushes the debris through your drain line and into the municipal sewer. It also gets rid of solidified grease from the interior of the line, leaving it cleaner and less likely to clog up again in the near future.
Biodegradable Drain Cleaner
A harsh chemical drain cleaner can actually cause damage to your wastewater disposal lines by wearing away at them from the inside when you're just trying to get it to clear out a clogged drain. Scarborough's local flora and fauna can suffer environmental harm if those chemicals get into groundwater. Instead, we use an environmentally friendly solution that contains natural enzymes that eat away at clog-causing substances, leaving your pipes clean and undamaged.
