Backwater Valve Installation

Backwater Valve Installation in Ottawa

Safeguarding one’s home against damage is a top priority for homeowners. A top threat that comes to mind is flooding. Not only can the rainwater seep into your home, but plumbing lines can become overwhelmed, leading water to flow back into your home. A backwater valve prevents this and should be considered especially if your home is in a lower-ground region or located close to a body of water.

Summit Drain and Plumbing is happy to help keep your home protected from flooding. We offer professional plumbing services, including backwater valve installation in Ottawa.

Our Backwater Valve Services Include

Severe damage to homes flooded in Ottawa

As flooding has become more common in Ottawa, our team is able to intervene in cases where there is severe damage to your home. That includes repairing and draining your plumbing system.

Guaranteed one-way flow from your residence to the sewer system

Having water flow into your home from the sewer system is unpleasant. By installing our backwater valve, you can be sure that water flows away from your home and floodwater will not come through the sewer system.

Preventing sewage backup during heavy rain or flooding

Not only is it important that contaminated water doesn’t come into your home, but it is also necessary for water to be able to flow out of your home without hindrance.

Installation near storm drainage line

We place our backwater valves close to storm drainage lines so that floodwater, debris, and other contaminants flowing through the pipes stay as far from your home as possible, minimizing the damage to your pipes.

Backwater Valve Installation Cost

The backwater valve installation cost is approx. $2,600. Plumbing systems are complex and need specialized care. The cost also includes the city permits that will be required to install the valve.

Backwater Valve Solutions for Ottawa

The mainline backwater valve ensures that water isn’t flowing in the wrong direction and contaminating your clean water. The damage from rainwater during a flood is awful to deal with. Installing a backwater valve prevents further water damage by preventing additional water, that is likely contaminated, from coming through your plumbing lines.

The smell and health hazard created by the backflow of sewage is not something anyone wants to deal with. A backwater valve installed by our experienced team can prevent this disaster. If your home has a high or low elevation, our valves will ensure that your sewer lines do not become clogged in the event of a flood.

Ottawa’s Protective Plumbing Rebate Program

Due to the flooding issues in Ottawa, the city now requires that backwater valves be installed in every home. If you are a homeowner in Ottawa, there is no need to worry about the cost of installing backwater valves.

Ottawa’s Residential Protective Plumbing Program (RPPP) helps cover the cost of preventative measures homeowners take against flooding, including backwater valve installation.

Prevent Flood Issues Before They Start

Look no further than Summit Drain & Plumbing for the backflow preventer sewer system your home needs. We’ve been helping homeowners keep flood issues at bay. Take action and protect your home before the worst happens. Get in touch with Summit Drain & Plumbing today to install a backwater valve that will minimize water damage by keeping your water flowing out of the sewer system and not the other way around. Got questions? Great!

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.