Drains that smell or gurgle. We check the trap first.

A basement drain smell often comes from a dry trap. Pour water in. If it still gurgles, we film the line.

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Find whether it is the trap, the line, or the vent

Pour water into a floor drain you rarely use. If the smell or gurgle stays, we film the line. A blocked vent or a washer nearby can empty the trap.

Tired of

A sewer smell that will not go away

Floor drains that gurgle

Water backing up even though the drain is not fully clogged

Before / after
Inspection video

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Check the trap

    We confirm the trap holds water and clear hair or debris at the fixture before we open the line.

  2. Step 2

    We film if the smell stays

    When the trap is fine and the smell or gurgle returns, we put a camera in the line and look for a partial blockage, roots, or damage.

  3. Step 3

    Clean or repair as needed

    Hydrojetting if the camera shows a clearable blockage. Repair if the pipe itself is the problem.

  4. Step 4

    Get the video and report

    You keep the footage and a written report of what we found in the line.

Find the source before paying for the wrong fix

Same-day when a window is open. You approve the estimate before any extra work.

Is there a partial clog?

Find partial blockages that trap waste, restrict flow, and keep the smell or gurgle coming back.

Are roots entering the line?

Locate root intrusion before it becomes a full blockage or damages the pipe further down the line.

Is the pipe damaged or displaced?

See cracks, offsets, and low sections where debris and wastewater collect and feed the smell.

Is the trap dry?

A trap that no longer holds water lets sewer smell through even when the line is not clogged. Pour water into a drain you rarely use to refill it.

Yussef in front of the HydroGo drain cleaning truck in Montreal.
Yussef at work on a HydroGo drain cleaning job.

Customers who needed the smell and noise explained

Clear estimates, on-time visits, and technicians who show you the cause.

I texted and they called back right away. Clear estimate, and I paid exactly what they estimated. The technician cleared a badly clogged laundry pipe and explained everything at the end.

GoogleFatima H.

The technician arrived exactly when they said he would. He identified and fixed the issue very quickly and explained everything along the way. I would recommend them again without hesitation.

GoogleMei C.

Stop treating the symptom

Air freshener, drain cleaner, and snaking often miss what's further down the line.

Chemicals

  • Pour drain cleaner and hope the smell fades...

  • Camera inspection to find the blockage, dry trap, or damaged section.

Method

  • Punch a hole through the clog and wait for the gurgle to return...

  • See the blockage on video, then clean the pipe wall when it's safe.

Availability

  • Live with the sewer smell until it becomes a backup...

  • Find the source now, while it's still a smell or a gurgle.

Questions about drain smells and gurgling

What odours and gurgling usually mean, and when hydrojetting actually helps.

Can a camera find the source of drain odours?

Yes. Odours often come from a partial blockage, dry trap, or damaged section. Camera inspection shows which one it is.

What does a gurgling floor drain mean?

A gurgle is air trapped, a partial clog, or a vent. If it continues or water rises, we film. See camera inspection.

Do I need hydrojetting too?

Only if the camera shows a clearable blockage. We recommend cleaning when it will actually solve the problem.

Will I get a copy of the video?

Yes. Video and a written report are part of the inspection.

Will I get the price before the work?

Yes. We give you the estimate over the phone. You approve it before the work. Book your slot online; any extra work is estimated separately. No charges for work you did not approve.

Do you serve my area?

Yes. We serve Greater Montreal, including Montreal, Laval, Terrebonne, and Repentigny. If you are unsure, call 514-700-6731 and we will confirm.

See what's causing the smell or gurgle

Request a call back and a member of our team will be happy to help you. You can also call us directly at 514-700-6731.

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