Sump pits are settling and catchment basins for solids, sludge and waste, preventing this debris from reaching the main drains and sewers. It’s normal and necessary to have all catch basins on your properties, underground garages, parking lots and roads cleaned before the sediment level reaches the bottom of the outlet drain.

Consequences of neglecting sump cleaning

Techniques and equipment are making a big difference in the maintenance of sumps and sewers. Whereas traditional cleaning services require time and manpower, today a pump truck automates the entire sanitary process. The versatility of our equipment will help you avoid unfortunate consequences.

Clogged pit

If not cleaned regularly, a sump pit will continue to accumulate water and debris, and may eventually clog.

Overflow and flooding

When a sump pit is clogged, it can overflow and flood your basement with foul water.

This not only costs money to clean out the sump, but also to repair walls or floors damaged by the flooding.

Unpleasant odours

Failure to maintain the sump pit can lead to strong odors over time, and the whole basement could become a stenchy mess.

General cleaning process

Drainavac can provide you with a professional sump and sewer cleaning service. 

Step 1: Inspection

We’ll examine the condition of your sump pump’s normal operation. A problem can have several causes:

  • a broken pipe
  • a blocked valve
  • a defective or damaged pump.

Step 2: Cleaning

To properly clean your home’s sump pump, we’ll need to remove all accumulated dirt, grit and debris. By doing so, we’ll increase your system’s efficiency and extend its life considerably.

Step 3: Rehabilitation

Once your sump pit has been cleaned, our team will install corrosion-resistant parts to replace the defective elements of your sanitary installation. Equipment that is still in good condition can be cleaned and reused.

Sewer maintenance and municipal sanitary services

The sewer system plays an important role in every municipality. It helps prevent flooding and ensures proper irrigation of establishments and buildings.

An overview of our services for residences and municipalities

  • Sewer cleaning
  • Pipe cleaning
  • Sump cleaning
  • Manhole cleaning
  • Valve chamber cleaning
  • Valve box cleaning
  • Stormceptor cleaning
  • Drain cleaning
  • Drain cleaning
  • Septic tank cleaning
  • Drain cleaning
  • Preventive cleaning
  • Drain cleaning
  • High-pressure cleaning
  • Vacuum trailer pumping
  • Camera inspection
  • Hydro-excavation
  • Steam thawing
  • Sewer locating
  • Smoke testing
  • Rehabilitation

We have the expertise and equipment to clean all sizes of sewer pipes in the residential, commercial, industrial and municipal sectors. For quality cleaning, call a qualified Drainavac team.

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