Sewer lines play a critical role in every BC property, yet they’re often ignored until wastewater backs up into tubs, floor drains, or toilets. Heavy rainfall, ageing clay tile, grease buildup, and tree root intrusion are common causes of sewer blockages in Metro Vancouver. If left untreated, these issues can lead to flooding, structural damage, foul odours, and expensive pipe repairs.
Alpine Plumbing & Heating provides sewer line cleaning services built for the Lower Mainland’s soil conditions, tree density, and older infrastructure. Whether you’re dealing with repeated backups or simply want preventative maintenance, our sewer cleaning solutions help restore full flow and extend the lifespan of your drainage system.
We serve homes, strata properties, commercial kitchens, and businesses across Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, New Westminster, and surrounding areas.
A clean sewer line prevents costly repairs, backups, and excavation. Call (604) 817-1777 or request service online for professional sewer line cleaning.
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When hydrostatic pressure from rainfall, grease buildup, or root intrusion restricts sewer lines, clearing them requires specialized equipment. Our technicians use advanced methods such as:
High-pressure water scours the entire pipe interior, removing:
Root Cutting & Removal
Roots invading clay tile or cast iron pipes can block up to 90% of the line. After removal, we often recommend Trenchless Sewer Repair to prevent roots from returning.
Camera Inspection Before & After Cleaning
Sewer Camera Inspection verifies:
Designed for:
Cleaning is recommended if you notice:
Ignoring these issues can lead to pipe collapse, major excavation, and costly trench repairs.
We ensure a non-destructive and transparent cleaning process:
Our approach helps prevent unnecessary excavation and ensures your drainage system remains healthy for decades.
Protect your property before damage spreads underground. Call (604) 817-1777 or request service online for sewer line cleaning backed by 20+ years of trusted expertise.
Most homes benefit from sewer cleaning every 1–2 years due to tree roots, older clay tile systems, and rainfall-related blockages. Commercial kitchens often require quarterly cleaning because of heavy grease buildup. During inspection, we’ll recommend the best maintenance schedule based on your piping condition and neighbourhood.
Snaking may temporarily clear a blockage, but it does not remove grease, roots, or hardened debris. For long-term results, Hydro Jetting cleans the full pipe diameter and flushes material from the line. After inspection, we determine whether snaking or jetting is more appropriate based on blockage severity and pipe type.
This typically indicates a main sewer blockage rather than a fixture-level clog. A Sewer Camera Inspection identifies whether the blockage is caused by roots, grease, collapsed tile, or debris. Cleaning restores full flow, and repairs are only recommended if the structure of the pipe is compromised.
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