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A slow drain is annoying. A backed-up one stops your day cold. We clear the clog fast and find what caused it, so it doesn't come straight back. Expert drain cleaning and same-day unclogging near you. Free inspection.

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DrainCom is the

No. 1 Rated

choice for licensed and insured basement waterproofing services in Mississauga, Canada.

Anyone can shove a snake down a drain and clear it for a week. We do more than that. We clear the blockage, then run a camera to find why it clogged  grease, tree roots, calcification, an aging pipe  so we fix the cause, not just the symptom. No guesswork, no unnecessary digging.

20+ years clearing drains across Toronto and the GTA. Licensed, insured, fully-stocked trucks, same-day service. We snake, we hydro jet, we camera  and we never recommend a repair you don’t need.

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What Homeowners Say About DrainCom

Drain Cleaning Services We Provide

We clear every drain in the house, residential or commercial. Every job starts with finding the cause. We do not recommend work you don’t need.

Exterior basement waterproofing services including excavation, membrane application, and drainage system installation

Kitchen Sink Drain Cleaning

The most-clogged drain in the house. Grease, food scraps, and soap build up on the pipe wall until water slows or stops. We clear the line and scour the wall so it drains like new ; not just until next week.

Bathroom, Tub & Shower Drain Cleaning

Hair and soap scum are the usual culprits. We clear the trap and the line, get the water moving, and check that the slow drain wasn’t a sign of something further down.

Toilet Unclogging

When a plunger won’t cut it, the blockage is deeper , often past the bowl in the drain or the line. We clear it with the right tool, not guesswork, and confirm a full flush before we leave.

Floor Drain Cleaning

Basement and laundry floor drains collect silt and debris and dry out their water seal, letting sewer gas in. We clear the drain and check the trap, so it drains fast and stays odor-free  and won’t back up in a heavy rain.

Main Drain & Sewer Line Cleaning

The big one. When several fixtures slow or back up at once, the main drain or sewer line is blocked. We clear it with a heavy-duty machine or hydro jetting, then camera the line to confirm it’s clear and the pipe underneath is sound.

Hydro Jetting (High-Pressure Water Jetting)

The deep clean. A high-pressure water jet scours the entire pipe wall  grease, sludge, root hair, and scale  not just punches a hole through the clog. Best for recurring blockages, grease-heavy lines (restaurants, kitchens), and main-line buildup.

⚡ Emergency Drain Unclogging

Drain backups require immediate action, so we offer same-day and after-hours service. Our fully-stocked trucks handle most clogs—from overflowing sinks to sewage backups—on the first visit. To prevent damage, shut off the water and stop using drains immediately. Call 905-238-6800 for a fast response to clear the line and restore your home.

Drain Cleaning Cost

Pricing varies based on the drain type, blockage severity, and method used. Simple sink clogs are less involved than main lines requiring hydro jetting and camera confirmation. We always provide upfront pricing before starting work.

Drain Cleaning Cost

Cost depends on which drain, how bad the blockage is, the method, and how easy the cleanout is to reach. A single accessible sink is a quick job. A blocked main line cleared by hydro jetting and confirmed on camera is more involved. You get the price before we start.
Service Price Range (CAD) Notes
Sink, tub, or shower drain $150 to $350 Single fixture, accessible trap
Toilet unclogging $200 to $450 Depends on blockage depth
Floor drain cleaning $200 to $450 Includes trap check
Main drain / sewer line snaking $300 to $600 Accessible cleanout
Hydro jetting $500 to $900 Full pipe-wall clean, grease/roots
Drain camera inspection $250 to $500 Often credited toward the work

All prices are approximate and based on standard residential conditions. Written quotes are provided after a free inspection. We do not quote drain repair over the phone or from photos the pipe condition is only confirmed by camera or excavation.

Pricing note: The most common reason a drain quote comes in higher than expected is a camera revealing the pipe is collapsed or root-bound, not simply clogged. Cleaning won’t hold a broken line  it needs sectional repair or replacement. We confirm the pipe’s condition on the inspection and quote the right scope upfront.

What Is Drain Cleaning (and When Is It a Repair Instead)?

Drain cleaning is clearing blockages and built-up debris from inside a drain or sewer pipe to restore flow  using a drain snake, hydro jetting, or a camera to find the clog. The pipe is sound; it just needs to be cleared.

It’s different from drain repair. Cleaning clears what’s blocking a good pipe. Repair fixes a pipe that’s cracked, collapsed, or broken. The same slow drain can be either, which is why we camera the line  if it’s just a clog, we clear it; if the pipe is damaged, that’s a repair. (Broken pipe, not just a clog? See Drain Repair & Replacement.)

Signs Your Drain Needs Cleaning

Catch these early and a quick cleaning saves you a backup later.

  • Water draining slowly from a sink, tub, or shower
  • Gurgling sounds from drains after running the dishwasher or washing machine
  • A foul, rotting smell coming from the drain
  • Water pooling around a shower or floor drain
  • Toilet bubbling when you run a nearby sink
  • More than one fixture slow at the same time ; A sign the main line is involved
  • Clogs that keep coming back no matter what you pour down
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If it’s slow but not blocked yet, now’s the time. A clean line is cheaper than a backed-up one.

What Causes Clogged Drains in the GTA?

Most clogs come down to a handful of causes  and knowing which one decides whether you need a snake or a hydro jet.

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  • Grease buildup — cooking grease cools and hardens on the pipe wall, then traps everything behind it. The top kitchen-drain clog
  • Tree-root intrusion — roots grow into older pipe joints, the number-one main-line blockage in mature GTA neighbourhoods
  • Hair and soap scum — the usual cause in bathroom, tub, and shower drains
  • Calcification — calcium from hard water builds a hard scale inside pipes over the years, narrowing the line
  • Food scraps and debris — what didn't get scraped off the plate, plus everyday grit
  • Foreign objects — wipes, paper, toys, and "flushable" products that don't break down
  • Aging pipes — old clay tile and cast iron snag debris and clog more easily

If clogs keep coming back, there’s a root cause the snake isn’t reaching. A camera finds it, and hydro jetting usually clears it for good.

Snaking vs. Hydro Jetting - Which Does Your Drain Need?

Both clear a blockage, but they do different jobs. Here’s how we choose.

Snaking is the right call when

it's a single, isolated clog, maybe a sink, a tub, a toilet and you need the path cleared fast. A rotating cable breaks through the blockage and gets the water moving.

Hydro jetting is the right call when

The clog keeps coming back, the line is coated in grease or scale, or roots are involved. High-pressure water scours the whole pipe wall clean, not just punches through — so it stays clear far longer.

We make the call after seeing the line. Snaking for a quick clog, hydro jetting for buildup and recurring problems.

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Can I Unclog It Myself?

For a minor, single clog, it’s worth a try before you call. A cup plunger over the drain, plunged firmly for 30–60 seconds, clears a lot of simple sink and tub blockages. Baking soda and vinegar followed by hot water can break down light grease and grime. Skip the chemical drain cleaners.They’re harsh, they can damage pipes, and they rarely fix the real cause.

If the water comes back slowly within a few hours, more than one fixture is affected, or it backs up again, stop — that points to a deeper clog or a main-line blockage, and DIY won’t reach it. That’s our call to make. We’ll clear it properly and find out why it happened.

How Long Does Drain Cleaning Take?

Exterior basement waterproofing services including excavation, membrane application, and drainage system installation

A single fixture (sink, tub, toilet, floor drain)

Usually under an hour, once we have access to the drain.

Main drain or sewer line

One to two hours, depending on the blockage and whether we snake or hydro jet.

With a camera inspection

Add 20–30 minutes and it’s worth it to confirm the line’s clear and the pipe is sound.

We come prepared, work clean, and leave your space the way we found it . minus the clog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If a sink, tub, or shower drains slowly, you hear gurgling, or there’s a bad smell from the drain, it’s time. Those are early signs of buildup. If more than one fixture is slow at once, the main line is likely involved,call before it backs up.

Cleaning clears what’s blocking the inside of the pipe:- grease, debris, roots. Repair fixes the pipe itself when it’s cracked or collapsed. We run a camera to tell them apart: a clog gets cleared, a broken pipe gets repaired. We never sell a repair when a cleaning will do.

A drain snake is a rotating cable that breaks through a single clog. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the entire pipe wall clean . better for grease, roots, and clogs that keep coming back. Snaking clears the path; jetting cleans the pipe.

We don’t recommend them. Chemical cleaners are harsh, can damage your pipes over time, and rarely fix the real cause. A plunger or a professional cleaning is safer and far more effective.

For most homes, once every 1–2 years keeps buildup down. Larger households, older plumbing, or a kitchen that sees a lot of grease may need it more often. Restaurants and food businesses should schedule regular hydro jetting.

Yes. We run same-day and after-hours service for backed-up drains across Toronto and the GTA. Our trucks are stocked to clear most clogs on the first visit. Call 905-238-6800 and we’ll move fast.

A clog that keeps returning means the snake isn’t reaching the root cause — usually grease, scale, or root intrusion further down the line. A camera finds it, and hydro jetting clears the whole pipe wall so it stays clear.

Yes. A free, no-obligation inspection and written estimate across Toronto and the GTA. We give you the price before we start, with no surprise charges.

Check the service area list on this page for your city. We cover communities across the GTA. Call 905-238-6800 or 416-989-5757, or submit the contact form at draincom.ca. We confirm same-day availability for most service areas.

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