When it comes to clearing stubborn clogged drains in Welland, simple plunging and snaking won’t always cut it.
Some blockages are just too thick, too greasy, or too deep in the sewer line. That’s when hydro jetting becomes the best — and safest — solution.
At McDowell Drain Services, we specialize in professional hydro jetting in Welland, using ultra-high-pressure water jets to scour pipes completely clean without chemicals or digging.
But how do you know if your Welland home needs hydro jetting?
Here are five clear warning signs:
1. Frequent Drain Backups
If you keep clearing your kitchen sink, bathtub, or basement drain — only for it to clog up again a few weeks later — hydro jetting may be the answer.
Frequent backups usually mean there’s deep grease, debris, or root intrusion further down the line that snaking can’t fully clear.
2. Slow Draining Fixtures Throughout Your House
One slow drain might just be a local clog.
But if multiple sinks, showers, toilets, or floor drains across your Welland home are draining slowly, it could indicate a main sewer line buildup.
Hydro jetting can clear away heavy sludge, grease, and mineral buildup inside the main sewer pipe — restoring full drainage to the entire home.
3. Foul Odors Coming from Drains
Persistent bad smells — like sewage, rotten food, or musty mold — often signal trapped organic waste inside your pipes.
If regular drain cleaning doesn’t eliminate the odor, hydro jetting may be needed to fully blast the organic buildup off the pipe walls.
4. Tree Root Infiltration
Many older Welland neighborhoods, especially near Crowland and Dain City, have mature trees.
Tree roots naturally seek out moisture — and cracked sewer pipes are an easy target.
When roots invade the line, they create serious blockages that hydro jetting can cut through safely — before major damage occurs.
5. Basement Drain Overflows After Heavy Rain
If your basement floor drain overflows during heavy rain (very common in Welland!), it may not just be an overburdened sump pump.
It could be a partially blocked storm drain or sewer line.
Hydro jetting removes mud, leaves, sediment, and buildup fast — keeping your basement dry even during Welland’s rainstorms. If you’re experiencing frequent backups or slow drains, you may also need professional clogged drain services in Welland
Areas We Proudly Serve in Welland
- Dain City
- Crowland
- East Main Street
- Downtown Welland
- Cooks Mills
- Niagara College Area
Why Choose McDowell for Hydro Jetting in Welland?
- Over 45 years of local experience
- Licensed, insured, Google Guaranteed
- 4000 PSI commercial-grade hydro jetting units
- Camera inspection before and after service
- 24/7 emergency drain clearing across Welland
Need Expert Hydro Jetting in Welland?
If you’re seeing any of these warning signs, don’t wait for a full sewer backup.
Call McDowell Drain & Waterproofing at (905) 431-5612) today for professional, safe, and fast hydro jetting services in Welland.
or visit www.mcdowelldrain.ca to book your appointment online.
