24-Hour Sewer Systems Repair Services in Edmonton

Trouble Below the Surface: The Hazards of Damaged Sewer Lines

Broken, damaged, or outdated sewer lines can pose many issues in your home. When your sewage cannot properly drain from your property, it can cause a range of issues, including sewage backup into your home or water leaks inside your walls.
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Is My Sewage Line Damaged?

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When you first purchase a new home, everything may appear to be new. During a home inspection, you may learn that new sewer lines were not installed or outdated drains were not replaced.

When you notice these issues, you will want to rely on trusted plumbing professionals to eradicate these issues and prevent larger sewage problems.

We target a bad sewage line with our extensive video camera inspection services in Edmonton and determine the best solution to repair or replace the issue. If you notice foul odours coming from your toilets or drains, this may indicate a larger problem in your sewage system.

Don’t wait. Call the trusted plumbers at Capital Plumbing & Heating to come to your home and fix any sewage problems with a high-quality repair or replacement.

If you suspect that you have a damaged or outdated sewage line or drainage system, contact our trusted plumbing technicians to schedule an appointment today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? We’ve got you covered! Check out our FAQ for quick answers to common queries. Need info not covered? Reach out, and we’ll happily assist with any questions or concerns you have. We’re here to help!

1. How Do You Maintain a Sewer Line?

To maintain a sewer line, you should regularly inspect it for any signs of damage, such as leaks, clogs, odors, or noises. You should also avoid flushing or pouring anything that could cause blockages, such as grease, hair, wipes, or chemicals. If you notice any problems, you should contact a professional plumber to fix them as soon as possible.

2. How Do You Treat a Sewer Leak?

To treat a sewer leak, you should first turn off the main water supply and the water heater to prevent further damage. Then, you should locate the source of the leak and seal it temporarily with duct tape or a clamp. You should also clean up any wastewater or sewage that has spilled in your home or yard.

3. Do Sewer Lines Hold Water?

Sewer lines are designed to transport wastewater and sewage from your home to the municipal sewer system. They are not meant to hold water, as this could cause pressure buildup, corrosion, or blockages. However, some sewer lines may have a small amount of water in them due to gravity, slope, or traps.

4. How Do You Clean Waste Pipes?

To clean waste pipes, you can use natural or chemical drain cleaners to dissolve or dislodge any clogs or debris. You can also use a plunger, a snake, or a hydro jet to clear the pipes manually. However, some methods may be more effective or suitable than others, depending on the type and location of the clog.

5. What Is a Sewer Leak?

A sewer leak is a crack or a hole in a sewer line that allows wastewater or sewage to escape. A sewer leak can be caused by various factors, such as corrosion, tree roots, ground movement, or freezing temperatures. A sewer leak can result in health hazards, environmental damage, and structural problems. Therefore, it is important to detect and repair a sewer leak as soon as possible.

6. What Are the Dangers of Neglecting Sewer System Repairs?

Neglecting sewer system repairs can lead to sewage backup, pipe burst, and higher costs, which can harm your home, health, and wallet. You may need to repair your sewer system if you experience slow or clogged drains, gurgling or bubbling sounds, sewer smell, or wet spots or sinkholes in your property.

Real Customer Reviews on Google

Dan RDan R
20:24 27 Nov 24
Our furnace repair was done promptly and with professionalism that surpassed my expectations. Thank you capital plumbing and thank you, Kevin
Marlo RichardsonMarlo Richardson
18:14 26 Nov 24
Really impressed with Capital Plumbing. Matt and Dom were polite and professional. They did a great job fixing our shower hose and drain. We will definitely use them again!
Josh HJosh H
17:02 26 Nov 24
Kevin was great! Very thorough and knowledgeable regarding HVAC. Also friendly and professional.Capital plumbing gives off the air of a caring committed team who care about quality service.
Carolyn JCarolyn J
21:36 09 Sep 24
Darren was very efficient and patient. He did a very good job and double checked to make sure there were no leaks.March 2020Kevin and Tom did an excellent job at my moms house checking her furnace, doing safety checks and installing a new faucet and shower head in the main washroom. They double checked everything and made sure they did everything properly.Kevin was very efficient and did an excellent job. He double checked things and made sure everything was done properly. I have had Kevin at my moms house and at my house. He is always very pleasant and competent. During this Covid 19 he was very respectful of my elderly mom and reassuring that everything was going to be done properly.November 10,2020Tom was able to unblock the kitchen tap after a new hot water tank was replaced. He worked diligently and cleaned out the line. He installed a new pump and flap in the main washroom so that it would substantially reduce the water bill as it was leaking. He was very patient and thorough. He cleaned up every place he was and wore a mask to ensure safety protocols which was appreciated.April 25,2022Jesse and Scott did a all around check of my house and furnace. They replaced the anode rod in my hot water tank, flushed the tank, installed shut off valves because of my toilet leak and new humidifier pads. At my mom’s house they installed a new toilet and bathroom tap. The toilet was constantly running causing an increase in the water bill. Both men worked diligently and efficiently. Both were very pleasant and on task to get the work done.
Buster HymanBuster Hyman
19:49 09 Sep 24
Sources out possible reasons why water lines were freezing in the winter. Braydon did a great job!
David MarplesDavid Marples
18:43 04 Sep 24
Vince is very thorough and explains exactly what needs doing, how much it will cost, and the time required. He is an excellent technician and a credit to your company.
Brian AllanBrian Allan
14:26 31 Aug 24
Matt was friendly, polite and most importantly very knowledgable about the products in our home. He took the time to explore the issue and make sure everything was corrected.He was very friendly and polite and was most willing to help in any way.Great service.
Rita FreeRita Free
12:55 31 Aug 24
As always reps from Capital Plumbing & Heating were professional, capable and efficient. This is the first time Matt and Eric have been and we are very pleased with their work. Thank you.
doris peterdoris peter
00:44 31 Aug 24
Laura DoroshenkoLaura Doroshenko
21:05 30 Aug 24
Great and efficient service! My new go to for all my plumbing needs. Thank you Capital Plumbing for coming to the rescue.
Yasmin JiwaYasmin Jiwa
17:19 30 Aug 24
Yearly check up. All good. The technician was very knowledgeable
Nand NarineNand Narine
02:09 30 Aug 24
Professional and courteous service provided by Braydon in replacing the hot water tank. Will use this company in the future.
Richard CasavantRichard Casavant
09:47 28 Aug 24
Did an outstanding service with Carlo. Could not completely solve the issue but made sure it would be resolved with further assistance.The following day. Problem solved with in minute’s. Matt and Dave are a pleasure to work withh
karen leekaren lee
19:49 22 Aug 24
Capital plumbing did a great job for us (matt). Much better experience than the last plumbing company we dealt with. Thanks Matt!
Sarah HoffmanSarah Hoffman
17:04 22 Aug 24
I’ve been a customer for years. Dave does my annual inspection/maintenance. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and teaches me about what he’s doing. 10/10
Jaggi RaoJaggi Rao
15:09 22 Aug 24
Excellent service! Fast and competent. Very friendly and knowledgable. Full stars!!! Dave in particular was outstanding.
Robert DuncanRobert Duncan
04:02 21 Aug 24
We have been customers for eight years and would not consider using anyone else for our furnace, plumbing maintenance. Everything is explained on what service is required and options. Nothing is forced on you but rather priorities are given and you make your choices. Great service with personable and qualified technicians.
Jason LochheadJason Lochhead
18:01 13 Aug 24
Quite a pleasurable and reassuring experience.
Greg HyndmanGreg Hyndman
16:05 09 Aug 24
Braydon was great very courteous and knowledgeable. Thank you for coming out to the house.
Roger GervaisRoger Gervais
00:32 08 Aug 24
Chris arrived early for the scheduled service appointment which is virtually unheard of. He provided a thorough explanation of the problems to fix and addressed them promptly and efficiently. Most highly recommended!
Lisa DaviesLisa Davies
17:43 07 Aug 24
Dave and Eric were extremely efficient, friendly and did an amazing job! They replaced a basement toilet, garden hose bib and repaired a leaking tub faucet in our 1950s. Would highly recommend and definitely use again 🙂
Glenn FritzGlenn Fritz
18:28 01 Aug 24
Vince and Carlos did a great job replacing our furnace. They were polite and explained the equipment well
Jill MorganJill Morgan
14:39 30 Jul 24
An efficient appointment that solved our issue, with prompt service. Thank you!
Bob ThompsonBob Thompson
13:08 20 Jul 24
Matt was assigned to diagnose and repair our Air Conditioning after it failed following a power outage. Because of the various electronic boards involved, the problem was a difficult one. However, Matt stuck with it and went far above and well beyond to ensure the problem got solved, which it was. Throughout the entire process, Matt was a true professional, staying positive and systemically working through the various challenges the repair posed. He was friendly and courteous, his concern for the customer and his desire to provide the very best service shining through all the way from beginning to end. I would unhesitatingly recommend Matt to any customer and will ask for him should I have any other issues. Thank You Matt!
Teeb BrosoxTeeb Brosox
21:18 18 Jul 24
Dave from Capital Plumbing was so friendly, fast and professional. Excellent response time and work. Great Job!
Shannon HennigShannon Hennig
17:35 18 Jul 24
Dave came to take a look at our furnace and he was so great to deal with. Extremely knowledgeable and explained things in an easy to understand way. I would highly recommend Capital!
Hannah ScHannah Sc
21:18 17 Jul 24
Chris was fantastic. He is professional and knowledgeable. Very satisfied with the service.
Lauren WhiteLauren White
19:44 17 Jul 24
Chris was friendly and professional, and did a thorough assessment of our home for AC installation. He was knowledgeable and informative, providing detailed explanations and various options for what we needed. Would highly recommend!
Joyce RyksJoyce Ryks
18:16 16 Jul 24
Took the time to explain everything about the new air conditioning. Very professional, efficient and fast!
Margot ByerMargot Byer
04:27 16 Jul 24
Andrew completed our new toilet installationand was meticulous throughout. His respectful and thoughtful attitude made him a pleasure to deal with!
Paul StubbsPaul Stubbs
20:03 11 Jul 24
Great technician! Dave has been helping me with plumbing issues in the past and now we are tackling my 25 year old A/C unit
Gail MathewGail Mathew
16:19 11 Jul 24
Dave (and his partner) were awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly guys. Thanks
T LarsonT Larson
22:10 10 Jul 24
The HVAC man Dave came out promptly and recharged my 18 year old system to keep it running this summer. Much appreciated in this heat.
Lisa BluteauLisa Bluteau
18:28 10 Jul 24
Chris was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable and honest. Will be a return customer.
jlouise mackayjlouise mackay
17:52 09 Jul 24
We were having problems with our air conditioner and our computerized thermostat… as usual Dave came and fixed the issues quickly and answered all my questions!!We have had numerous issues with our house and have always used capital plumbing and would never go anywhere else…
Dorothy BriggsDorothy Briggs
03:49 09 Jul 24
I made the phone and the same day they were out to deal with my issue of a water leakage by my hot water tank and furnace. Great Job by Kevin - explained all to me. Thank you so much!Kevin gets 10 starsDorothy Briggs
We have used Capitol plumbing for the last couple of years. We have found both Andrew and Jesse to be excellent service providers.Had Paul come today and he is a great addition to the team. Thanks for your wonderful service. We had Darren come today for a major sewer clog caused by huge tree roots. Very knowledgable, pleasant and effective in getting this job done. Great service and plumbers here!!Today, we had Vince to deal with a small leak. Once again a great person to have on your team.
snoopy4beaglesnoopy4beagle
20:51 02 Jul 24
Absolutely amazing experience. He truly listens and provides alternative options to fit the budget and if it doesn’t fit, no pressure to push you to do the work. It’s no wonder you have to wait to see Dave but so well worth the wait. Looking forward to him installing the new AC!!!!
Rita SuterRita Suter
00:23 27 Jun 24
Matt G and partner were on time, friendly, very knowledgeable and efficient. I highly recommend this company for the above reasons. They great!
Norbert CablingNorbert Cabling
18:50 25 Jun 24
A++ review. Learned lots as well as a homeowner of what to do and what not to do.
Farhad AminFarhad Amin
13:18 20 Jun 24
Christie ForrestChristie Forrest
23:39 19 Jun 24
Dave was very knowledgeable and personable.
Sharon TSharon T
23:07 17 Jun 24
Braydon and Carlos were awesome! Once again, they found an item that needed immediate attention and a couple that I can have repaired/replaced in the future. I always learn something new about my home and how it operates. The more we know the better! Customer service is outstanding!Sadly, Braydon is a Flames fan.....wasn't sure I should let him in, but relented....GO Oilers!
Cregg SunshineCregg Sunshine
06:45 12 Jun 24
Karen CarletonKaren Carleton
16:42 11 Jun 24
Capital Plumbing is the only plumbing that provided outstanding customer service for a quote. My call was answered immediately and they booked a quote right away, plus did an advance call to let me know they were on the way. I haven’t had work done yet but they are already winning for customer service. They even brought/wore shoe coverings in the house. Impressive and they came highly recommended to me. I could see why.
Connie ScottConnie Scott
23:08 10 Jun 24
Thank you Dave. I appreciate your availability today and lessons on the multiple plumbing issues I raised. Goodbye galvanized pipes...got it 🙂
Bill RogersBill Rogers
02:24 08 Jun 24
Braydon and Kevin did an excellent job in installing a new hot water tank. They were very helpful and informative in helping us understand the problems with our old water tank. They were also very helpful in connecting our bbq to the natural gas meter. We will definitely have them back for any future plumbing repairs we may need.
Clayton ShmyrClayton Shmyr
13:35 07 Jun 24
Thank you again Capital Plumbing and Heating for coming to help resolve a plumbing issue. Matt and Carlos were great to deal with. Both were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I've used Capital multiple times for various plumbing issues and have been pleased with their service every time.
Alrick CampbellAlrick Campbell
13:15 05 Jun 24
Braydon was extremely knowledgeable of the services offered. I was very impressed with how detailed oriented he was. For each process he explained exactly what will be involved.
rezebeth nocejarezebeth noceja
21:35 31 May 24
Carlos and Kevin were wonderful to work with: very friendly, patient, responsive to questions, and offered proactive advise on the state of our equipment without imposition. Just really a great experience everytime Capital Plumbing technicians come to our home.
Capital Plumbing has been coming to our house for years now, and every time it's truly been a fantastic experience. Whether it's been our furnace or our hot water tank and for this last visit our sump pump I can't thank them enough for fixing the problem. I would like to thank all the staff at Capital for doing such a fantastic job. They will always be my first call. Also big shout out to Dave for dealing with the sump pump today.
Xiaofu ZhuXiaofu Zhu
20:46 04 Apr 24
I had Capital Plumbing and Heating come out for a malfunctioning furnace today. It was the fourth or fifth time I've called on Capital over the past decade. Once again the service was fantastic. Chris was friendly and capable. He diagnosed the problem quickly and had it up and running again within in a couple of hours. He checked the furnace repeatedly afterward to make it sure it was working. There are lots of things where I don't know who to call, but furnace/AC is not one of them. Highly recommended.
Sibeal McCourtSibeal McCourt
19:33 01 Apr 24
The two Daves were excellent. They took their time, explained everything, provided options and were very pleasant. We could not believe they were able to replace our garburator on the same day, and were neat and tidy with their work. This is the first time we have tried Capital Plumbin and Heating, and will be using the company again. Thanks to both Daves!
Kevin ConradKevin Conrad
18:16 16 Feb 24
Great customer service, great job, always great at explaining everything
Joshua LothamerJoshua Lothamer
04:11 16 Feb 24
Friendly, informative, and overall a pleasure to deal with Chris. Capital Plumbing unfortunately has a $99 show up fee, understandable, and I did not compare prices so will not attest to that but they showed up within 24 hours when a lot of others said within a week.
Jeanette SpanikJeanette Spanik
08:21 10 Feb 24
Prompt & Courteous Service.
George RamsayGeorge Ramsay
18:42 09 Feb 24
Chris is quick, smart and efficient. Very satisfied.
Michael NiemiMichael Niemi
20:33 08 Feb 24
I used Capital Plumbing at my old residence. They were the best then and still continue to be today. I knew when I called for service for my new place I would definitely get the same service. I was right and they didn’t disappoint. The technician was excellent. The lady that answered the phone was the best customer service representative I have ever talk to. They are very lucky to have such a great representative for their company answer the phone. It all starts with the phone call. I would 100% recommend this company to everyone
Josiah DyckerhoffJosiah Dyckerhoff
18:27 24 Jan 24
(Updated from 1 to 3 stars) They eventually did the work they said they would do but:- they didn’t do the work the first time they came- I had to call them six times to get them to finally listen and come back without charging me even more- the tech complained to my wife that the job was underquoted (even though the quote was given on site after a thorough examination of our system)- I have no way of checking whether he did a good job or rushed through it because he thought we weren’t paying enoughI give 3 stars because the job was eventually completed but I had to hound them and argue to get them to do the job they originally agreed to for the price they quoted. If you want the full story, read on.I asked them to come give me a quote for a water softener and descaling - they originally told me it would be a free quote and then tried to change that to be $100 for a “service call”, which I had to argue to avoid.The tech was friendly and helpful, so I agreed to do the descaling for about $500. After maybe 45 minutes he said he couldn’t do the descaling because he didn’t know if the unit was designed to be descaled, and he admitted he didn’t really do anything for me. He charged me a reduced price but still over $250, and I didn’t think I had any choice. After he left I called the boiler manufacturer and within 10 minutes found out it should be descaled.It took two weeks of me calling over and over, speaking to different receptionists and hearing various reasons they couldn’t do it yet or couldn’t confirm a price and then they would just stop calling me back. Finally I was told I would have to pay the full original price on top of what I already paid. I said that was unacceptable because all I am asking is for them to do what they originally said they would do and I am willing to pay the difference.I was told a manager would reach out to me to discuss. Mid afternoon I called again and was told he had just stepped out but would call as soon as he got back. Finally the next morning he called back and agreed to do what I was asking, and a tech came the next week. The tech was at our house for about 1.5 hours and complained that we were underquoted but still honoured the price.
DonnaDonna
04:59 28 Dec 23
Second time I’ve used Capital Plumbing because first experience was fantastic as was my current experience. Dave is very knowledgeable and explained everything. Explained the cost process before picking up a part. Will be definitely requesting Dave when needed in the future. Thank you so much.
A NA N
19:49 21 Nov 23
Dave and the team were great! I had an issue with my in-floor heating and they were easy to schedule, on time to the appointment and very pleasant!They even returned on a courtesy after my initial appointment to validate everything was working. Thank you!!
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