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How Can You Reduce The Risk Of Ottawa Basement Flooding

It can be expensive to carry out repairs on cracked sewer pipes, however, one must not neglect the health implications that may accompany cracked sewers as well as the lasting damage it might cause the whole property. For this reason, you need a top quality plumbing service in your locality, capable of responding to your call at any time of the day. Call on Dr. Pipe We will gladly come to your aid when it comes to sewer leak repair Ottawa.

Common Causes of Sewer Line Damage:

Clay pipes, if not installed properly, may become brittle, cracking in multiple areas. Cast Iron pipes are susceptible to rust, corrosion and may breakdown eventually. PVC/ABS plastic pipe may crack if the temperature goes beyond the limit for the materials used. Basically, irrespective whatever material a pipe might be made from, all pipes are susceptible to damage either through pressure from outside or from inside.

Spotting the Signs of a Broken Sewer Pipe

Have you started noticing signs of leaks in your sewer? Do you think the tree roots in your house might be destroying your lateral? Can you see any broken pipe? Do not wait any longer, contact us now!

We are skilled plumbers, capable of fixing collapsed, deformed, broken, cracked sewer pipes in a fast and efficient manner. Sewer pipe damages can come in different forms and while some may be clearly visible for everyone to see, some other may be more difficult to detect.

What are some common signs of a broken sewer pipe?

Clearly visible sewage backup in your tub/toilet
Failure to drain or slow drainage of water in the bath tub
Bad odor or sewer odor in your basement or any other part of your home
Water that does not flow to your toilets
Hearing strange sound traced to the toilets.

Broken Sewer Line Solutions

Dr. Pipe has the right skills, experience and technology to detect sewer cracks in any part of your home, no matter how difficult they might be to find and while it is a fact that your property layout is distinct, we have the technical know-how to approach just about any sewer problems in any home.

We employ certain techniques, including:

Pipe relining: here, we install new pipes all through- inside and out. We can also prevent future cracks by lining existing pipes with a kind of sleeve. This process involves cleaning out all pipes and applying lining which hardens up after just a few hours.
Bursting: we may have to pull a new sewer pipe through an old one if we feel the damage is severely damaged. Hydraulics is then used to break the old ones further and seamlessly, they are replaced by the new ones.
Preventive maintenance: finally, measures will be put in place to avoid the recurrence of such cracks or damages. Proper inspection and drain cleaning can go a long way in preventing the accumulation of debris in your pipes that might cause cracks, bursts or clogs further own the line.

Why Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services?

There are many licensed plumbers in the Ottawa area for customers to choose from, but Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services puts our customers first.

We respect your home and your time. From the moment you call us, our commitment to you is excellent, efficient service and the best quality materials.

We coordinate our work based on your availability and will give you a heads-up call so you know when we’re coming. During our visit, the work area is kept neat and covered, and we always provide you with the quickest and most professional solutions possible.

Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing is proud of our track record of great work and excellent customer service. Our customers love us, and we stand behind our 5-star reviews.

Do you need help with your insurance company, obtaining permits, or even finding potential rebates for your renovation project? Our exceptional licensed plumbing service specializes in navigating through all the red tape!Call us at 613 791 5777, or contact us courtesy of our online form or WhatsApp. It is our honor to be your drain and plumbing service provider in the Ottawa area.

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Testimonials

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

Contact Dr.Pipe:

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