Service · Calgary
A backed-up floor drain or overflowing toilet can't wait for next week. Call us and we'll prioritise urgent backups, talk you through what to do while we're on the way, and get the line flowing again — then explain what caused it.
- Priority response for active backups
- Guidance while we're on the way
- Clear next steps after the fix
Overview
An emergency drain call is for problems that can't wait: sewage coming up a floor drain, toilets overflowing, or every drain in the building stopped. Every hour matters for limiting water damage and getting the property usable again.
Call us directly. We'll confirm availability, tell you what to do right now to limit damage, and get the line flowing — then explain the cause so it doesn't happen again.
No clear, no clearing charge
On eligible standard blockages.
Spot Problems Early
Problems build up gradually. Watch for these warning signs before a small issue becomes a backup.
Sewage backing up
Wastewater coming up a floor drain, tub or shower.
Overflowing toilets
Toilets that overflow or won't flush.
Every drain stopped
No fixtures draining anywhere in the property.
Water on the floor
Active water around drains or fixtures.
Strong sewer smell
Sudden, strong odour throughout the property.
Business out of service
Kitchen or washrooms unusable during operating hours.
Root Causes
Understanding the cause is how we stop a problem from coming back — not just clear it for today.
01Main line blockage
Roots, grease or debris blocking the line to the city.
02Foreign objects
Wipes, toys or products flushed down a toilet.
03Heavy rain & melt
Overloaded storm and weeping tile systems.
04Collapsed pipe
A broken section that stops flow entirely.
What We Offer
Emergency main line clearing
Active backups cleared from the cleanout.
Toilet & fixture blockages
Urgent fixture clogs cleared quickly.
Floor drain backups
Basement floor drains opened and tested.
Commercial emergency calls
Priority response for restaurants and facilities.
Post-emergency camera
Find the cause once flow is restored.
Prevention advice
Practical steps to avoid a repeat.
Why PlusFlow
Honest diagnosis, the right equipment and clear pricing — for homes and businesses across Calgary and area.
See PricingCalgary-focused team
We know local soil, older city laterals and how spring melt and winter frost affect lines here.
Diagnose before we recommend
Camera verification is available on most jobs, so recommendations are based on what's actually in the pipe.
Clear starting prices
Standard services have published starting prices, and extra time is only added with your approval.
Help on the phone first
We'll tell you what to shut off and how to limit damage while we're on the way.
Our Process
A backed-up floor drain or overflowing toilet can't wait for next week. Call us and we'll prioritise urgent backups, talk you through what to do while we're on the way, and get the line flowing again — then explain what caused it.
Call
Phone us directly — we'll confirm availability and give you first steps to limit damage.
Clear
We open the blockage with the right equipment for the line and restore flow.
Prevent
We tell you what caused it and recommend next steps, such as a camera inspection.
What's Included
Clear assessment
We confirm the problem before recommending work.
Professional equipment
Tools matched to your pipe size, material and condition.
Plain-language summary
You'll know what we found, what we did and what's next.
Respect for your property
Protective care inside, and a clean work area when we leave.
Our Process
Request a Service
Tell us about your drainage issue or maintenance needs.
Inspect & Diagnose
We assess the problem using camera inspection equipment.
Recommend a Solution
We explain the findings and the right approach.
Complete the Service
We do the work carefully and leave the site clean.
Recent Work
Main Line Camera Inspection
Pre-purchase inspection of an older home's sewer lateral to document pipe condition before closing.
Restaurant Line Jetting
Hydro-jetting of grease-laden kitchen lines, followed by a recommended maintenance interval.
Root Intrusion Removal
Mechanical root cutting on a line in an established neighbourhood with mature trees.
Parking Lot Catch Basins
Cleaning sediment and debris from catch basins ahead of the spring melt.
Facility Maintenance Program
Scheduled drain cleaning and inspection program planned around operating hours.
Basement Floor Drain Backup
Clearing a floor drain backup and verifying the line with a camera afterward.
Stop using water, shut off the water to an overflowing toilet, and keep people away from contaminated water.
After-hours and urgent calls may be priced differently. We'll tell you before we come out.
Yes. Once flow is restored we explain the likely cause and can run a camera to confirm it.
Service Area
We provide emergency sewer & drain services in the communities below, subject to actual coverage and travel charges. Contact us to confirm your address.
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Chestermere
- Cochrane
- Okotoks
- Strathmore
Coverage and travel charges are confirmed when you book.
Areas We Cover
Our crews travel across every Calgary quadrant and into nearby communities. Explore the map to see where we work.
- CalgaryAll quadrants — NW, NE, SW, SE & Downtown
- AirdrieNorth of Calgary
- CochraneWest of Calgary
- ChestermereEast of Calgary
- OkotoksSouth of Calgary
- StrathmoreEast along Hwy 1
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Need Professional Sewer & Drain Solutions?
Whether it's a blocked drain, a sewer inspection or ongoing maintenance, PlusFlow is ready to help.