Drain Cleaning
A slow or clogged drain can turn into a bigger drainage issue quickly. We diagnose the actual cause, a fixture-level clog, a branch line, or a main sewer issue, and clear it with the right tool for the job.
No guessed prices over the phone. A licensed plumber inspects the problem, explains your repair options, and confirms the price with you before any approved work starts.
- Licensed
- Insured
- 24/7 emergency
- Pricing confirmed after inspection
Read our in-depth guide on drain cleaning: common causes, what to try, and when to call a plumber.
Read the Drain Cleaning guideProblems this covers
- Kitchen sink draining slowly or backing up
- Bathroom sink or tub holding water
- Shower drain gurgling or slow
- Basement floor drain backing up
- Multiple fixtures backing up at the same time (often a main line issue)
- Recurring clogs in the same fixture
What the service involves
- 1Inspect the fixture and connected drain to locate the blockage.
- 2Choose the appropriate method, augering, snaking, or a camera inspection if the blockage is downstream.
- 3Clear the line and confirm proper drainage.
- 4Recommend any follow-up work (e.g. pipe repair) only when it's genuinely needed.
Related services
Drain Cleaning across the GTA
Drain Cleaning is available across every Express Plumbing service area. Choose your service area for the correct phone number and local plumbing information.
- Drain Cleaning in Mississauga
- Drain Cleaning in Brampton
- Drain Cleaning in Oakville
- Drain Cleaning in Milton
- Drain Cleaning in Georgetown
- Drain Cleaning in Burlington
- Drain Cleaning in Toronto
- Drain Cleaning in Scarborough
- Drain Cleaning in Etobicoke
- Drain Cleaning in Vaughan
- Drain Cleaning in Markham
- Drain Cleaning in Richmond Hill
- Drain Cleaning in Pickering
- Drain Cleaning in Ajax
- Drain Cleaning in Whitby
- Drain Cleaning in Oshawa
- Drain Cleaning in Hamilton
Did a sewer backup reach the floor?
Not every clogged drain needs restoration. But when a main line backs up through a floor drain or fixture, the water is contaminated, and cleanup, sanitization and drying are a separate job from clearing the line.
FAQs about drain cleaning
Are chemical drain cleaners a good idea before I call?
Generally no, they can damage older pipes and often don't clear the actual blockage. Skip them and call for a proper diagnosis.
Do you use a camera to inspect drains?
When a blockage keeps returning or a main line is suspected, a camera inspection helps us see the actual cause before quoting work.
Why do multiple drains back up at once?
That usually points to a main drain or sewer line issue rather than a single fixture, a camera inspection is often the right next step.
Can you clear kitchen grease clogs?
Yes. Kitchen lines that clog with grease and food debris are common, augering or hydro-mechanical cleaning generally clears them.
Need plumbing help?
(647) 933-5376For urgent plumbing help, tap to call. Choose your service area for local plumbing information, or send the service request form.
- 1Tell us what is happening
- 2We confirm scheduling
- 3A plumber inspects and explains the options
- Licensed & insured
- Emergency requests accepted 24/7
- Same-day when available
- Pricing confirmed after inspection