Practically everyone has had to deal with clogged drains at some point in their life—some of us more than others, admittedly. Most of the time, if it really is just a simple clog, it can be dealt with pretty quickly using a plunger and some good old-fashioned elbow grease.
But sometimes you encounter a situation where something more than a run-of-the-mill blockage is happening. Maybe you've got a really stubborn blockage that just won't move no matter how much you plunge, or you plunged it and it seemed to work because the water drained out of the fixture, but the very next time you use that fixture it clogs up all over again. Those are signs that there's a serious problem lurking deeper in your wastewater disposal lines and you need the help of a professional plumber for drain repair. Richmond Hill residents can save themselves a lot of time and stress, not to mention thousands of dollars in water damage mitigation, by being aware of the indications that their system needs drain repair. Warning signs to watch out for include:
- Water takes a long time to move out of fixtures such as bathtubs, showers and sinks
- Water pressure is noticeably lower than it used to be
- Unpleasant smells from drain lines that smell musty, sewage smells in the bathroom or rotting food odors in the kitchen sink
- You can smell sewage in your basement or yard
- Toilet is often clogged for no obvious reason
- Unusual sounds coming out of drains, such as banging, thumping, gurgling, bubbling, sucking or grinding
- Interior water damage such as softened drywall, brown water stains on your walls or ceiling and mold or mildew growth
- Wastewater or raw sewage are backed up in low-lying fixtures such as showers, bathtubs or floor drains
- Water is pooling on the grass in your yard, or there are suddenly bright green, lush patches of grass appearing
Our Reliable Services for Drain Repair, Richmond Hill
The team of drain experts at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond Hill have the experience and state-of-the-art technology required to handle smooth, efficient service for drain repair. Richmond Hill residents can count on us to get the job done effectively and get out of your way so your life can get back to normal with a fully functioning drainage system. Here are some of the techniques and services we use to accomplish the dependable drain repair Richmond Hill homeowners readily welcome from us:
Video Camera Inspection
If you've ever wanted to get a good look at exactly what's causing problems inside your wastewater lines, you'll love drain camera inspection. As the name suggests, this method of plumbing inspection is carried out by a plumber who attaches a small camera and LED light to a flexible cable and inserts it into your drain, then navigates it through the pipes while it records footage of everything inside. Once it's back out, the footage will be played back and your plumber will interpret it to help them figure out exactly what is causing your plumbing problem so they can figure out a strategy for drain repair. Richmond Hill drain inspection is also an excellent tool if you're planning on putting your house up for sale in the near future, because you can show prospective home buyers a video that assures them the plumbing system is in good condition and they won't have any unwelcome surprises after moving in.
HydroScrub® Jetting
Hydro jetting equipment is the best tool for routine maintenance, drain cleaning services and drain repair. Richmond Hill professionals on our team use highly-pressurized jets of water to blast away blockage-causing substances such as solidified grease, clumps of hair and rotting food. While a mechanized drain auger will likely work best on hard blockages (e.g. small items that fell down the drain), hydro-jetting is by far the most effective solution for soft blockages. It strips away fat, oil and grease that cling to pipe walls and catch anything that follows them down the pipe, which means it's much more difficult for clogs to form again because the inside of the pipe is smooth and clean with nothing for blockages to get caught on. Another advantage is that it pushes clogs forward and out of your sewer lines rather than dragging the blockage back up into your house where it can make a very unsanitary mess.
Trenchless Sewer Line Repair
Most homeowners dread getting the news that they need a drain line replacement or repair, because those services have a reputation for being destructive, time-consuming and stressful. In past decades, sewer line repair for underground pipes involved digging a large, deep trench across your yard to physically access the lines, thereby appropriately meriting that despised reputation. Fortunately, there's a better way now: trenchless sewer line repair and replacement techniques.
When it comes to trenchless drain repair, Richmond Hill households will notice some major advantages. Since they typically only require two small holes to be dug, one at either end of the pipe in question, they are considered rather non-invasive compared to a trench. But it's not just easier and faster to use trenchless methods. They're also the most effective and long-lasting options. Whether you need pipe relining or the line is so badly damaged that it needs to be broken apart with hydraulics and have a new length of line threaded into the space left behind, trenchless pipe repair and replacement services can typically be completed within one day for minimal disruption to your household.
