A slow or blocked drain is the most common call we get, and it is almost never fixed for good by a bottle of chemical cleaner. PHD Plumbing, Drain & Well Service clears kitchen, bathroom, laundry, floor and main sewer drains across Alliston, Barrie, Innisfil and Simcoe County with the right tool for the job: a cable auger for a simple clog, hydro-jetting for grease and scale, and a sewer camera when a drain keeps coming back. Emergency drain service is available 24/7.

Pricing: Diagnosis is free. Our weekday service call is $45. After-hours and weekend calls are billed at a higher rate, and we tell you the price before we start any work.

Signs your drain needs professional cleaning

• Water pools in the sink, tub or shower and drains slowly
• Gurgling from a drain or toilet when another fixture is used
• Sewer or rotten-egg smell from a drain
• A clog that returns a few weeks after you cleared it
• More than one fixture draining slowly at the same time (usually the main line)
• Water backing up into the basement floor drain, the lowest point in the house

Drains we clean

• Kitchen sinks: grease, food waste and soap build-up, including lines behind garbage disposals and dishwashers
• Bathroom sinks, tubs and showers: hair, soap scum and toothpaste
• Toilets: wipes, hygiene products and toys that a plunger cannot move
• Laundry and utility drains: lint and detergent sludge
• Floor drains: silt, debris and dried traps
• Main sewer lines: roots, scale and years of build-up between the house and the street or septic tank

How we clear a drain

1. Find the cause. We ask where and when it backs up, and check whether one fixture or the whole house is affected.
2. Choose the method. A cable auger for a local clog; hydro-jetting for grease, scale and recurring blockages; a camera inspection when the line has clogged before or a backup reached the basement.
3. Clear and test. We run water at full flow to confirm the line is open, not just punctured.
4. Tell you what we found. If the camera shows a broken pipe, roots or a sag, you get a written recommendation and a price for repair. If the pipe is fine, we say so.

Why chemical drain cleaners make it worse

Caustic cleaners rarely dissolve a full blockage. They sit in the pipe, generate heat that damages PVC joints and corrodes old metal, and make the line unsafe for the plumber who eventually has to open it. A plunger and hot water are fine for a minor slow drain; anything beyond that is a call to us.

Preventing the next clog

• Scrape grease and food into the garbage, never the sink, and wipe pans before washing
• Use a mesh strainer in tubs and showers and empty it weekly
• Flush only toilet paper. “Flushable” wipes are the leading cause of main-line clogs we see
• Pour a kettle of hot water down the kitchen drain once a week to keep grease moving
• Have the main sewer line jetted or camera-checked every one to two years if you have mature trees or an older home

Why homeowners and businesses choose PHD Plumbing

• Licensed plumbers, in business since 2000, family-owned and operated in Alliston.
• A fleet of eight fully stocked trucks, so most repairs are finished on the first visit.
• 24/7 emergency service across Simcoe County, with offices in Alliston, Barrie and Innisfil.
• Rated 5.0 stars across more than 400 customer reviews. Read our reviews.

Every truck carries augers, a hydro-jetter and a sewer camera, so whatever the drain needs, it gets done on the first visit.

Maintenance program and 10-year warranty

Members get an annual camera check of the main sewer line as part of the maintenance program, which catches roots and build-up before they become a backup, plus a 10-year warranty on major parts we install. Ask your technician or call 249-800-5020 to enrol.

Drain cleaning FAQs

How much does drain cleaning cost?

Diagnosis is free and the weekday service call is $45. A straightforward auger job is quoted on the spot; jetting and camera work are priced before we start. You approve the price first.

Can you come today?

Usually, yes. Blocked drains and backups are treated as urgent, and emergency service is available around the clock.

Why does my drain keep clogging?

Repeat clogs mean the pipe was punctured but not cleaned, or there is a physical problem: a sag, a root intrusion or a broken section. A camera inspection settles it.

Do you clean septic lines?

Yes. We clear the line from the house to the septic tank and can check the tank inlet baffle with the camera. We do not pump tanks, but we can recommend someone who does.

Is hydro-jetting safe for my pipes?

Yes, with a camera inspection first to confirm the pipe condition. We adjust pressure for older clay and cast-iron lines.

We serve Alliston, Barrie, Innisfil, Tottenham, Beeton, Bradford, Angus, Cookstown, New Tecumseth, Orangeville, Shelburne and the surrounding Simcoe County communities.

Book drain cleaning

Call 249-800-5020, or book an appointment online and we will confirm your time by phone. Offices in Alliston (245 Yonge Street), Barrie (49 High Street) and Innisfil (1070 Innisfil Beach Road).

Related services: Hydro-Jetting · Camera Inspection · Drain Repair · Emergency Drain Back Up · Sewage Clean Up