
Kaidan Kaidan
3 months ago

A slow sink or a backed-up floor drain is more than an inconvenience. Grease, hair, soap scum, wipes, scale and tree roots build up inside pipes until water has nowhere to go, and in older Toronto homes with cast iron and clay sewer lines a small clog can quickly turn into a basement backup.
POM Plumbing provides same-day and 24/7 drain cleaning across Toronto and the GTA. We find the cause, clear the line with the right method, show you camera footage when it matters, and give you a written price before any work starts. No harsh chemicals, no guesswork.
Grease, food and soap build-up cleared from sink, disposal and dishwasher lines.
Hair and soap scum removed so water drains fast again.
Clogged and slow-flushing toilets cleared, including wipes and foreign objects.
Floor drains and laundry lines cleared to prevent backups.
Main drain cleared through the cleanout, including roots and debris.
Downspout, driveway and stairwell drains cleaned.
The right method depends on what is in the pipe and where. We usually start with the least invasive option and use a camera to decide whether more is needed.
| Drain snaking | Hydro jetting | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Rotating cable cuts through the clog | High-pressure water scours the full pipe wall |
| Best for | Single clogs, hair, toilets, objects | Grease, scale, sludge, roots, repeat clogs |
| Result | Opens a path through the blockage | Cleans the pipe close to its original diameter |
| Lasts | Until build-up returns | Usually much longer |
| Typical use | First visit, fixture drains | Main lines, kitchens, commercial |
Roots enter older clay and cast iron sewer joints, especially on tree-lined streets in older neighbourhoods.
Fats harden in kitchen lines and condo stacks and trap food waste.
“Flushable” wipes do not break down and snag in the main line.
Old cast iron pipes rust inside and narrow over decades.
If the same drain keeps clogging, the pipe itself may be damaged: a sagging section, a crack, a collapsed clay joint or roots that come back every year. A camera inspection shows the exact problem and depth, so you can decide between regular maintenance, drain repair or sewer line replacement. A backwater valve can protect the basement from city sewer backups.

Typical Toronto prices before tax. Your exact price is confirmed before work starts.
After-hours and holiday calls may carry an emergency rate, quoted on the phone.
| Service | Standard | Difficult access / heavy build-up |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom sink, tub or shower | $180 – $280 | $280 – $400 |
| Kitchen sink | $220 – $350 | $350 – $500 |
| Toilet clog | $180 – $300 | $300 – $450 (toilet removed) |
| Main drain through cleanout | $250 – $400 | $400 – $600 |
| Hydro jetting, main line | $450 – $800 | $800 – $1,400 |
| Camera inspection with cleaning | $150 – $300 | — |
Related: hydro jetting, sewer cleaning, camera inspection, catch basins and emergency plumber.
With our company, you can be assured that we are fully licensed and insured to work on your plumbing and sanitation systems, providing you with the peace of mind you deserve.
We stand behind our work and offer the best warranty in the market. This means that you can be confident in our repairs, and if anything goes wrong, we'll be there to make it right.
We have over 20 years of experience in the plumbing industry, which means that we have seen it all. Our knowledge and expertise allow us to provide top-notch service to our clients every time.
We understand that plumbing repairs can be costly, which is why we offer affordable pricing without sacrificing the quality of our work. When you choose us, you can get the repairs you need at a price you can afford.
A single sink or tub usually costs $180 to $350. A main drain through the cleanout is typically $250 to $600, and hydro jetting $450 to $1,400.
We offer same-day service for most calls and 24/7 emergency response for backups.
We don’t recommend it. Chemical cleaners rarely clear real clogs, can damage older pipes and make the job dangerous for the plumber.
Snaking punches a hole through the clog with a cable. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clean the entire pipe wall and lasts longer.
Repeat clogs usually mean grease or scale build-up, roots or a damaged pipe. A camera inspection shows the cause.
Most homes don’t need routine cleaning. Homes with roots or older sewer lines benefit from main line cleaning every one to two years.
Yes. We clear the main line through the cleanout or a toilet and can camera-inspect it afterwards.
Yes, roots can be cut and flushed out, but they grow back. Long-term fixes are relining or replacing the damaged section.
A camera inspection is recommended for main lines and repeat clogs and can be added to the cleaning visit.
No. We choose the cable size or jetting pressure for the pipe material and condition.
Yes. We clean restaurant, condo and commercial drains, kitchen stacks and grease lines.
Stop using water in the house, don’t flush toilets and keep people away from any sewage.