Hippo Plumbing & Heating TSBC License: LGA 0209268
Open 24 Hours · Monday – Sunday
Drainage · Coquitlam, BC
Slow drains, gurgling sounds, foul odours, and water backing up in sinks, tubs, or floor drains are all signs your drains need professional cleaning. Hippo Plumbing & Heating provides thorough drain cleaning services for residential and commercial properties throughout Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, and the Lower Mainland.
Unlike a DIY plunger or drain chemical, our professional drain cleaning equipment reaches deep into your pipes to remove blockages completely — not just punch a temporary hole through the clog. We use the right tool for each situation: mechanical snake for hair and soft blockages, hydro-jetting for grease and scale, and camera inspection to confirm results.
Professional drain cleaning goes far beyond a plunger or a bottle of chemical drain cleaner. It is the use of specialized equipment — mechanical drain snakes, rotary cutters, and high-pressure hydro-jetting — to physically remove blockages and buildup from inside your drain and sewer pipes. A mechanical snake reaches deep into the pipe to break up or retrieve clogs that standard tools cannot reach. Hydro-jetting uses water at up to 4,000 PSI to scour pipe walls of grease, mineral scale, and root debris from the inside out. The result is a thoroughly cleared drain — not just a temporary hole punched through a clog that will re-form within weeks.
Kitchen sinks in Coquitlam homes frequently develop grease and soap buildup in the drain line, particularly in older homes with cast-iron or clay drain branches that have accumulated decades of residue. Bathroom drains collect hair, soap scum, and body oil. Floor drains in laundry rooms and basements accumulate lint, mineral scale, and sediment. Any property where multiple slow drains are developing simultaneously, or where chemical drain openers have stopped working, needs professional service. Commercial kitchens in particular require regular drain cleaning to prevent grease accumulation and comply with health inspection requirements.
Watch for: drains that are slower than they were several months ago; gurgling from a drain when another fixture runs — air being pushed backward through a partial blockage; foul odours from rarely used drains indicating biofilm or sewer gas; water pooling in the shower before slowly draining; a kitchen sink that backs up when the dishwasher empties; or multiple slow drains developing at the same time. Multiple simultaneous slow drains often indicate a blockage in the main branch drain rather than individual fixture lines, which requires professional equipment and faster response than a single clogged sink.
We begin with a brief conversation about which drains are affected and how long the problem has been developing — this helps us select the right approach and access point. For most residential drain blockages, a professional snake clears the problem in one visit. For grease-heavy or recurring blockages, we move to hydro-jetting: the high-pressure hose is threaded into the drain line and methodically flushes the pipe walls from one access point to another. For main line concerns, we offer camera inspection before or after cleaning to confirm the result and catch any structural issues that routine cleaning cannot address.
The difference between a hardware-store drain snake and professional drain cleaning equipment is significant — in reach, torque, cutting ability, and thoroughness. Hippo Plumbing & Heating technicians carry the right tools for every drain situation, from the bathroom sink to the main sewer line. We do not use chemical drain treatments that can damage older pipes and create hazards for our own technicians. Our same-day service availability means you do not need to plan around a slow drain — we can often be there the same day you call, with upfront flat-rate or quoted pricing before any work starts.
Hippo Plumbing & Heating delivers licensed, reliable drain cleaning services across Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland — with upfront pricing and no surprises.
Professional drain cleaning equipment — not hardware-store tools
Same-day drain cleaning available throughout Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities
Camera inspection option to confirm full clearing and inspect pipe condition
Both residential and commercial drain cleaning experience
Competitive pricing — flat rate or quote provided before work begins
Our Promise
We back every job with our workmanship guarantee. If it's not right, we come back and fix it — no charge. TSBC-licensed technicians, upfront pricing, and real 24/7 emergency availability across the Lower Mainland.
Our Guarantee
Every job is handled by TSBC-licensed technicians using quality materials and equipment.
We quickly and effectively remove stubborn clogs from your sinks, toilets, showers, and floor drains — using professional equipment that reaches deep into your pipes, not just hardware-store tools.
Our advanced hydro-jetting technology uses high-pressure water to clean and clear even the toughest clogs and debris from your pipes — thoroughly scouring pipe walls to remove grease, scale, and root debris.
If your sewer line is experiencing issues, we perform thorough mechanical augering and hydro-jetting to restore proper functionality and confirm full clearing with camera inspection.
Our preventive drain maintenance services help you avoid future clogs and keep your plumbing system running smoothly — scheduled programs for residential and commercial properties throughout Coquitlam.
Grease buildup, food debris, hair, soap scum, and residue cleared from kitchen drain lines, bathroom drains, P-traps, and branch lines.
Basement floor drains, utility room drains, garage floor drains, and commercial floor drains cleared — including post-flood and emergency drain clearing.
Signs you need professional drain cleaning include: drains emptying more slowly than usual, gurgling sounds from drains or toilets, foul or sewer-like odours from drains, water backing up in one fixture when another is used, or multiple slow drains simultaneously. If chemical drain cleaners have stopped working, it's time to call a professional.
Basic drain cleaning in Coquitlam typically starts at $150–$300 for a single drain. Main sewer line clearing with hydro-jetting costs more. We provide upfront pricing before work begins. Call (604) 365-0812 for a quote based on your specific situation.
Chemical drain cleaners can damage older pipes (especially older plastic or PVC), and repeated use can corrode pipe walls. They also create a hazard for our technicians when we need to work in the same drain. We recommend trying a drain snake or plunger first — and if those don't work, call us.
Yes — we provide drain cleaning throughout the Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver, including Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Maple Ridge, and beyond. Same-day appointments are available in most areas.
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