Midtown Plumbing clears blocked and slow drains throughout Markham — kitchen, bathroom, and main sewer lines. Drain camera on every truck. You see what's blocking the line before we quote a dollar of work.
Midtown Plumbing provides same-day drain cleaning throughout Markham, available 7 days a week from 7 AM to 9 PM. Every truck carries a drain camera — we inspect the line before quoting, show you the footage, and provide a written price. You see the problem before we start.
Markham's housing ranges from the 19th-century heritage buildings of Unionville village to the sprawling 1980s and 90s subdivisions in Markham Village and Milliken, to the 2000s master-planned communities like Cornell and Greensborough. Each era brings different drain infrastructure — clay and cast iron under the historic core, galvanized and early ABS in the post-war bungalow belt, copper and ABS in the newer suburbs. The camera on every truck means we're never guessing. We show you the footage, quote in writing, and clear the right way on the first visit. Call 647-778-9411 — most Markham calls are on-site within 3–5 hours.
Professional drain cleaning physically removes blockages — it doesn't just push them further down the line. We use electric augers for solid blockages and hydro-jetting for grease buildup, mineral scale, and root masses that snaking won't remove. Every job starts with a camera inspection: the camera goes in the line, you see the footage, then we quote.
In Markham, common drain problems include tree root intrusion in main sewer lines across the older and mid-era subdivisions, grease buildup in kitchen drains, and hair and soap scum in bathroom lines. The heritage properties in Unionville and old Markham Village may have clay or cast iron drain lines that are over 100 years old — these require a careful camera assessment before any aggressive clearing method is used.
Water draining slowly or a gurgling sound from nearby fixtures when a drain is used — both signal a partial blockage building in the line.
When more than one drain is slow or backed up simultaneously, the blockage is in the main sewer line — not in individual fixture traps.
A persistent sewage smell — especially from floor drains or lower fixtures — indicates a blockage or dried trap letting sewer gas back into the home.
Running the dishwasher and watching the kitchen sink back up, or flushing the toilet and seeing water rise in the shower — main sewer line warning signs.
A drain that blocks every few weeks despite clearing usually means root intrusion, scale buildup, or a damaged pipe section — camera diagnosis identifies which.
The basement floor drain is the lowest point in the system. When it backs up, the entire main line is blocked. Call immediately — do not run any water in the house.
Every Midtown service vehicle carries a drain camera. We put it in the line and show you the footage before quoting — you see the exact blockage type and location before approving any work.
The quote is based on what the camera finds. That's what you pay — no hourly rate, no additions after the fact. You approve the written price before we touch anything.
Every drain job is performed by a licensed and insured master plumber — not a subcontractor. License number T95-4304136, Skilled Trades Ontario.
Available Monday through Sunday, 7 AM to 9 PM. Most Markham calls get a plumber on-site within 3–5 hours. We give you an honest arrival window when you call.
Auger equipment, hydro-jet nozzles, camera gear, and common parts are all on board. Most Markham drain jobs are cleared in a single visit — camera and clearing in one trip.
Call 647-778-9411 or fill out the form above. We confirm availability and give you an honest arrival window — usually 3–5 hours for Markham addresses.
We insert the drain camera before touching anything else. You see the footage alongside us — the exact blockage type and location, before we quote anything.
Based on what the camera finds, we provide a written price. That's what you pay. You approve it or you don't — no pressure, no clock running while you decide.
We clear the drain using the right tool for the blockage type. A post-clear camera pass confirms full flow is restored before we leave. We clean up the work area.
I had a basement drain releasing sewage smell intermittently. Andrew gave me tips to check before committing to a visit. When the problem remained, he came and used a camera to look through the piping — giving me peace of mind that the problem was isolated to a small section near the drain. He outlined options clearly. Courteous, knowledgeable, and prompt. I'd definitely use his services again.
Andrew was here in a half hour and cleared my drain in a half hour. Happy all around.
Very satisfied with the professional service Andrew provided. He showed up on time, took the time to explain what was wrong with our clogged kitchen sink, and then proceeded to fix the problem. He even gave us a few plumbing tips after. His pricing is very reasonable. Highly recommend Andrew for any plumbing needs!
Unionville and old Markham Village — the heritage cores of Markham — have some of the oldest residential drain infrastructure in the GTA. Properties in these areas often have clay or early cast iron drain lines dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s. These lines are still in service in many homes, but decades of use have left them prone to root intrusion at every joint, partial collapse in sections, and chronic buildup that a snake alone won't resolve. The camera is essential here: clay lines that look operable from the outside can have significant internal damage, and aggressive hydro-jetting at high pressure on a compromised clay pipe can cause more harm than good. We assess first, then recommend.
The large post-war bungalow belt running through Milliken, Markham Village proper, and parts of Thornhill-Markham — homes built in the 1950s through 1970s — typically have galvanized supply lines now well past their useful life and cast iron drain lines that have begun to corrode internally. Main sewer lines in these neighbourhoods run under lawns with mature tree canopies that are 50 to 70 years old. Root intrusion here is deep and well-established in many cases. We carry hydro-jetting equipment to clear root masses thoroughly, and the camera confirms the extent of damage to help plan any follow-up repair.
Markham's newer master-planned communities — Cornell, Greensborough, Berczy Village, Angus Glen, and Box Grove — were developed from the 1990s through the 2010s with copper supply and ABS drains. These are good-quality builds, but main sewer lines in areas developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s are now 20–30 years old — old enough for root intrusion to be appearing in homes with established landscaping. Call 647-778-9411 — we serve all of Markham, from the heritage cores to the newest subdivisions.
Same-day service, 7 days a week — camera inspection before every quote, written price before we start
Full camera inspection of your drain or sewer line in Markham — identify root intrusion, cracked sections, or heritage pipe damage before deciding on repair.
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Aging copper supply lines in Markham's mid-era homes often develop leaks alongside drain problems. We locate and repair without unnecessary demolition.
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When the camera reveals a cracked or collapsed drain section in Markham, we repair or replace it — clay, cast iron, ABS, or PVC.
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Sewage backup or main line failure in Markham — call 647-778-9411. Available Monday through Sunday, 7 AM to 9 PM.
Learn moreSame-day service across Markham. Camera inspection before every quote, written price before we start — you see the problem before we start.
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