Local Plumber Barrhaven

Imagine this: you walk into your bathroom to see a pool of water surrounding your toilet. Not good! It could be an appliance issue or a clogged pipe. When you turn on the water, there is barely enough pressure to get the germs off. How frustrating! Whether it be problems with your pipes, water pressure, or toilet issues, the team at Summit Drain and Plumbing is here to help.

We have 10 years of experience under our belt in the Ottawa area, and we have expanded our services into Barrhaven. So, if you live in Barrhaven and need a local plumber, we should be your number one choice. Here’s why!

Water & Drain Line Services

While we can certainly help you with your water line and piping, we are more than equipped to fix drain line issues too. If you notice any water drainage issues from your appliances, like a bathtub or toilet, we can find the problem and offer a long-lasting solution.

Sometimes these issues can arise because other contractors didn’t properly install your plumbing in the first place. We know this is beyond frustrating, which is why we are here to correct these mishaps, and we make sure they won’t happen again.

Drain Line Repair

Whether the cause is chunks of food, the weather, or wear and tear, we can tackle any drain line issue you’re experiencing. Oftentimes, when people hear or think about repairing their sewer or drain line, soil, and shovels may come to mind.

We’re here to put your mind at ease because we try our best to avoid this mess and hassle. Even if it is needed, we keep it minimal and organized.

Water Line Repair

For a water line repair, we use a trenchless method. We will recommend this option for you if your house needs an update for its older materials, and additions, like adding washrooms or a kitchen, and a broken water line.

When the project is done, we ensure that we clean up your home. We fill in any holes, get rid of excess debris, refinish basement floors, and even do an inspection.

Trenchless Sewer Line Repair

Our process includes completely evaluating your drainage system, finding the issue, creating a game plan to find the best solution, and project managers who are seasoned in protecting people’s landscapes.

Thanks to this, we often use a trenchless sewage pipe repair method, which is more sustainable with minimal impact.

Frozen Pipes

A frozen pipe may be one of the worst issues to experience – if pipes reach 20F inside a house, they can burst, causing widespread water damage. We know this sounds stressful, so our team is here to take care of the issue for you.

If your pipes have not already burst, then we will come in and apply a heat gun which will aim to thaw them. The goal of this is to prevent your pipes from exploding. Additionally, we will do an inspection to find the cause of your frozen pipes and offer a long-term solution to fix it.

Leaking Pipes

A clogged water line, water damage, or broken piping are all causes of leaking pipes. If you call us with a leaking pipe issue, our first mission will be to find the cause, as a clogged water line requires a different solution than a broken pipe.

Our dedicated team will use specified tools to unclog your pipes, or if a pipe is broken, we will replace it with brand-new materials.

Low Water Pressure

When getting rid of waste or food, it’s crucial to follow a plumber’s best practices, like not putting grease down the drain of your kitchen sink. Why? Over time, this grease can build up. Not only can it cause drainage issues, but water pressure problems too.

Dirt, sand, solid grease or oil, or chunks of food can all be culprits. But with our team’s expertise and a decade’s worth of experience, we will find the cause and get your water pressure back to normal.

Plumbing Replacement & Installation

We are more than happy to fix individual problems, but we cover entire system maintenance, replacements, and installation too. These services can include sewer line replacement, trenchless water line replacement, trenchless sewer line repair, plumbing rough-in for a new system, installation of sump pumps, and the installation of weeping styles. No matter what your issue may be, we have the solution.

FAQ

A main sewer line blockage can cause water to backup in random places. For instance, you run your washing machine and notice your sink overflowing – this can be a clear sign that you have a clogged drain line.

If you have ruled out a potential sewer drain clog, you can rinse your sewer drain by flushing it with water. When you flush your lines, try adding a bit of drain cleaner to the water. A great place to flush your sewer line is the toilet – a larger amount of water and drain cleaner can enter your system quickly and easily. Unfortunately, if you do this when you have a clog, it can cause backup and potential flooding – if this is the case, clear the clog first.

You should generally know if your sewer line is blocked with slow drainage. The purpose of the sewer line is to take all the water drainage away from your house via sinks, bathtubs or toilets – if you find that there is slower drainage in one drain then you can essentially clear that yourself using a drain snake or a plunger.

There is confusion regarding when you are responsible for sewer line repair. While some may believe that the homeowner is only responsible for repairing the part of the line that’s on their property, this is not the case. Sewer lines consist of multiple sections, the upper lateral, lower lateral and the main line. The city is only responsible for repairing the main sewer line.

If issues with the main sewer line cause damage to your lower lateral, which is most likely where the damage would generally first start – the city would repair this damage when they work on the main sewer line. Unfortunately, if there is backup and flooding on your property from the main sewer line, then the city would not be responsible. It is best to follow up with the city to see if they will repair any damage in these cases.

Unpleasant smells coming from your drains is indicative of sewer line issues and damage. You should always take these types of smells seriously as it could be toxic fumes slowly releasing from the sewer below into your home.

There are a number of ways to clear a slow drain using products found around the home:

Bent Wire – If you do not have a drain snake, you can try using a stiff wire – like one from a clothes hanger, leaving the hook to enter pipes and pull out any clogs. Try to make sure you don’t push debris further into the pipe.

Homemade Flush – Mixing baking soda and vinegar can dissolve any materials that are potentially clogging your drain pipes. This is a good and much safer alternative to store-bought chemical cleaners.

Toilet Plunger – Like plunging a toilet, you can try using this on your drains. Using a plunger on your drains can help get things moving by using suction. This should be enough to fix any mild blockages.

Aged drain pipes are at risk for corrosion which can lead to breaks. Summit Drain has both the technology and expertise to fix this if necessary.

Yes. Drain pipes are durable, but not meant to last forever. If you live in an older home in Ottawa, most likely the pipes are made from copper and can collapse in this day and age.

When it comes to a collapsed drain, call Summit Drain. We use trenchless technology to replace sewer pipes made from original materials without ruining your property.

Rock salt
Rock salt helps by removing moisture from the roots, which in turn kills them. Two lbs should do the trick, pour 1 down the toilet. Flush until gone. And repeat with the next. Then leave for 12 hours and don’t run any water.

Foaming root killers
Another effective way to treat roots in pipes is with foaming root killers. Pour powder into toilet and flush. It will foam upon contact with water. Not only does it help dissolve current roots, but also helps to protect against future ones.

Copper sulfate
Copper sulfate is another good option. Available at most hardware stores, pour roughly half a cup into toilet and flush until gone. Leave the home and take all pets and family members along. This is a toxic substance and banned in some places.

Should I replace old pipes?
There does come a time where it makes sense to replace your pipes. Over time they crack and corrode. It is recommended to begin routine inspections once your home reaches 50 years in age. For plumbing Services in and around the Ottawa area, nobody does it like Summit Drain.