A clogged sink drain can bring busy homes and businesses to a standstill. Whether water is pooling in your bathroom sink or your commercial kitchen sink is overflowing, slow and backed-up drains can lead to foul odours, unsanitary conditions, bacterial growth, and even water damage if ignored. In the Lower Mainland, sink clogs are commonly caused by food grease, hair, soap buildup, mineral deposits, foreign objects, and, in some cases, deeper sewer line issues.
Alpine Plumbing & Heating provides licensed clogged sink drain cleaning for homes, restaurants, offices, strata buildings, retail properties, and more, serving Surrey, Vancouver, White Rock, Langley, and neighbouring Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities. Our cleaning methods protect drainage materials like ABS and PVC found in newer developments, as well as cast iron found in older neighborhoods.
We deliver solutions built for long-term performance—not temporary fixes or harmful chemical cleaners that corrode drains.
Restore proper drainage and prevent costly plumbing damage. Call (604) 817-1777 or request service online for clogged sink drain cleaning in the Lower Mainland.
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Different environments and plumbing systems create unique clogging challenges. The most common causes include:
Kitchen Sink Clogs
Bathroom Sink Clogs
Commercial Sink Clogs
Sewer or Main Line Issues
Routine Drain Cleaning helps prevent clogged sinks, odours, backups, and long-term pipe damage.
We use modern, industry-approved methods tailored to BC plumbing systems:
These solutions are engineered specifically for ABS, PVC, cast iron, and clay tile systems common in BC properties.
Contact Alpine Plumbing & Heating if you notice:
Avoid store-bought chemical cleaners. They corrode ABS and PVC, erode cast iron, and rarely remove the full blockage, leading to recurring issues.
Most kitchen clogs are caused by grease, cooking oils, food particles, coffee grounds, and fibrous foods like celery and pasta. Improperly maintained garbage disposals also contribute to blockages. Professional snaking or hydro jetting is typically required to fully clear grease buildup.
No. Chemical cleaners can soften ABS and PVC pipes commonly used in BC and accelerate corrosion in older cast iron. They also fail to remove full grease or hair buildup, causing clogs to return. Mechanical cleaning is safer and more effective.
Gurgling typically indicates a blockage or venting issue that traps air inside the pipe. If multiple fixtures gurgle, it could indicate a deeper sewer problem and may require a Sewer Camera Inspection and possibly Sewer Cleaning.
Hydro jetting is recommended when thick grease buildup, commercial waste, or repeated clogging is present. Snaking provides temporary relief but does not clean pipe walls the way hydro jetting does.
For residential properties, annual cleaning is recommended. Commercial kitchens may require quarterly cleaning to avoid costly shutdowns. Preventive Drain Cleaning reduces recurring blockages and system damage.
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