Montreal Main Drain Warning Signs: Act Fast with Hydro-jetting and Drain Camera Inspection

Basement backups don’t start as disasters—they begin with small clues. If you live in Montreal, Laval, the West Island, or the South Shore, knowing these early warning signs can save your floors, walls, and wallet. When trouble appears, Drain Puissant is ready with fast emergency drain cleaning, powerful hydro-jetting, and precise drain camera inspection to get your system flowing again.

7 warning signs your main drain needs attention

  • Gurgling from sinks, tubs, or toilets—air is fighting past an obstruction.
  • Slow floor drains in basements or garages, especially after showers or laundry.
  • Sewer odours near floor drains or cleanouts.
  • Multiple fixtures clogging at the same time.
  • Water rises in one drain when another is used (e.g., shower fills when the washer runs).
  • Backups during heavy rain—common in older Montreal neighborhoods with mature tree roots.
  • Recurring clogs that clear briefly but return within days or weeks.

If you notice any of the above, act quickly. Waiting can turn a minor obstruction into a major backup.

What to do right now

  • Pause high-water-use activities (laundry, dishwasher, long showers).
  • Avoid harsh chemicals; they rarely solve deep blockages and can damage pipes.
  • Locate your cleanout if possible and note any standing water.
  • Call Drain Puissant for emergency drain cleaning and a same-day drain camera inspection to identify the exact problem.

Why hydro-jetting delivers longer-lasting results

Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the full pipe diameter. Unlike basic snaking that pokes a hole through debris, hydro-jetting removes grease, scale, and intrusive roots so the pipe interior is restored to its best possible flow. It’s efficient, environmentally friendly, and suitable for common residential pipe materials when performed by trained technicians.

Our clear, step-by-step drain cleaning process

  1. Phone diagnosis: We listen to symptoms and advise safe next steps.
  2. On-site assessment: We check fixtures, cleanouts, and risk areas.
  3. Drain camera inspection: We locate the blockage, assess pipe condition, and document findings.
  4. Targeted hydro-jetting: We clear sludge, roots, and scale for a thorough drain cleaning.
  5. Proof of flow: A follow-up camera pass confirms results and any preventative recommendations.

Simple prevention for Montreal homes

  • Schedule proactive drain cleaning if you’ve had past backups or mature trees near your line.
  • Book a drain camera inspection every 2–3 years, or after major renovations or floods.
  • Use strainers, dispose of grease in the trash, and space out laundry loads.

Proudly serving Montreal, Laval, the West Island, North Shore, and South Shore

Our local team provides rapid response across greater Montreal, including:

City of Montreal and nearby neighborhoods

Ahuntsic, Cartierville, Anjou, Baie‑d’Urfé, Beaconsfield, Côte‑des‑Neiges, Côte‑Saint‑Luc, Dollard‑des‑Ormeaux, Dorval, Hampstead, Hochelaga, Île‑Bizard, Kirkland, Lachine, LaSalle, Montréal‑Est, Montréal‑Nord, Montréal‑Ouest, Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grâce, Outremont, Parc‑Extension, Pierrefonds, Plateau‑Mont‑Royal, Pointe‑aux‑Trembles, Pointe‑Claire, Rivière‑des‑Prairies, Rosemont, Roxboro, Saint‑Laurent, Saint‑Léonard, Saint‑Michel, Sainte‑Geneviève, Senneville, Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Bellevue, Sud‑Ouest, Ville‑Mont‑Royal, Verdun, Villeray, Ville‑Marie, Westmount, and all of Montreal.

Laval

Auteuil, Chomedey, Duvernay, Fabreville, Laval‑des‑Rapides, Laval‑sur‑le‑Lac, Laval‑Ouest, Pont‑Viau, Sainte‑Dorothée, Sainte‑Rose, Saint‑François, Saint‑Vincent‑de‑Paul, Vimont.

North Shore

Blainville, Boisbriand, Bois‑des‑Filion, Lorraine, Mirabel, Rosemère, Sainte‑Thérèse, Terrebonne, Saint‑Eustache, Saint‑Jérôme.

South Shore

Boucherville, Brossard, Candiac, Chambly, Châteauguay, La Prairie, Longueuil, Richelieu, Saint‑Constant, Saint‑Hubert, Saint‑Lambert, Sainte‑Catherine.

Need help now? Restore flow today

Whether you need fast emergency drain cleaning or a preventative drain camera inspection, Drain Puissant is ready to help. Call (514) 430‑9907 or visit drainpuissant.ca to schedule professional drain cleaning and hydro-jetting anywhere in greater Montreal.