Sewer Backup Help in Hamilton
Sewage coming up in the basement? We come fast and clear it.
Sewage coming up through a basement floor drain is stressful, and it spreads fast. ArchCap responds quickly across Hamilton, clears the backup, and helps you understand why it happened so it does not become a yearly event.
Why Hamilton basements back up
The lower city and the older Mountain neighbourhoods sit on aging clay sewer pipe. In a heavy storm the city system can fill up and push back into the lowest drain in the house, which is usually the basement floor drain. Add tree roots cracking the line and you have a drain that backs up under load every season.
What we do
First we clear the blockage so the sewage recedes. Then we look at why it happened: roots, a broken line, or the city system filling up. From there we tell you what will actually stop it, instead of just clearing it again next year.
Do not wade into it. Call ArchCap at (289) 260-3971.
Water coming in right now?
Call our 24/7 emergency plumbing line and we’ll talk you through shutting off the water while help is on the way.
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Questions homeowners ask
Is a sewer backup an emergency?
Yes. Raw sewage is a health hazard. Keep people and pets out of the area and call (289) 260-3971 right away.
What causes it?
Usually tree roots or a break in aging clay sewer pipe, or the city system filling up in a heavy storm and pushing back into the lowest drain.
Can you stop it happening again?
Often. Once we see the cause, we tell you what will actually prevent it, not just clear it again.
Do you just clear it, or find the cause?
Both. We clear the backup, then look at why it happened so you can decide on a real fix.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing?
Yes. Our emergency line is (289) 260-3971, answered around the clock for burst pipes, backups and failed water heaters across the GTA and Hamilton.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. ArchCap is licensed and insured, and plumbing is performed by the licensed trade.
Will I know the cost before you start?
You get an honest assessment and a price before the work goes ahead, not a surprise bill after.
What areas do you cover?
The GTA and Hamilton, from Toronto to Oshawa.
Tell us about your project.
Tell us what you are planning, and we’ll come back with a clear next step and an itemised price.