Drain cleaning for clay laterals in Montreal
Clay laterals and combined sewers need a camera inspection when the clog comes back.
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Clay, combined sewers, backwater valves
On the island, 1920s to 1960s laterals are often still clay. Joints offset after freeze. Older boroughs share storm and sanitary on one main drain. A missing or stuck backwater valve lets sewage into the basement. We unclog, then film before we talk excavation.
Clay laterals on the island
Many homes still drain to the city on original clay. After freeze-thaw, the lowest fixture comes up first. Plateau, NDG, RDP, and PAT see the same offset joint.
Combined sewers and spring rain
Roots, freeze-thaw, camera on site
Plateau, Outremont, NDG street trees find clay joints. We unclog first, then film if the line needs it, for recurrence, a sale, or a wet basement.
How it works
- Step 1
Diagnostic
Tell us the address and the drain. We assess the symptoms and choose the right access point.
- Step 2
Inspection
The camera maps the pipe condition, locates the problem, and we walk you through the findings in clear terms.
- Step 3
Video + report
You receive the video and a written report for insurance, a sale, or future work.
- Step 4
Recommendations
We outline cleaning, repair, or monitoring options. You approve the estimate before any extra work.
Older Montreal laterals, written for this city
Here's what a customer had to say.
“Rain hit, the basement floor drain came up on Saint-Denis. They showed clay offset on camera, cleared the lateral, and explained the backwater valve we still needed. Price matched the estimate.”
Amadou K., Plateau-Mont-RoyalQuestions about drain cleaning in Montreal
Which line failed, and when we film the lateral.
Clay lateral or combined sewer, how do you choose?
The lowest fixture coming up after a freeze is often the clay lateral. Several drains plus rainwater in the basement is often the combined sewer and the valve. We confirm on site.
When do you film the lateral?
We unclog first. We film if the same drain clogs again, before a sale, or if the basement got wet. Video and a written report are part of the visit.
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.
Neighborhoods we serve in Montreal
Neighborhoods we cover in this city. Book a time slot for the address you have.
- Ahuntsic
- Cartierville
- Anjou
- Côte-des-Neiges
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
- Lachine
- LaSalle
- Plateau-Mont-Royal
- Le Sud-Ouest
- Mercier
- Hochelaga
- Maisonneuve
- Montréal-Nord
- Outremont
- Rivière-des-Prairies
- Pointe-aux-Trembles
- Rosemont
- La Petite-Patrie
- Saint-Laurent
- Saint-Léonard
- Verdun
- Ville-Marie
- Villeray
- Saint-Michel
- Parc-Extension