--- title: 'Drain Maintenance' url: 'https://www.drain5etoiles.com/en/drain-maintenance.php' markdown: 'https://www.drain5etoiles.com/en/drain-maintenance.md' lang: en date: '2025-12-06' description: 'Drain Maintenance: Prevention First In brief Drain 5 Étoiles provides preventive drain maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in Montreal, Laval, the North Shore, and the South Shore. Why maintain your drains: regular maintenance pr…' --- # Drain Maintenance 4.8/5 · 151 reviews · Available 24/7 ## Drain Maintenance: Prevention First **In brief** **Drain 5 Étoiles** provides preventive drain maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in Montreal, Laval, the North Shore, and the South Shore. **Why maintain your drains:** regular maintenance prevents blockages, extends the lifespan of your pipes, and avoids costly emergency repairs. An annual camera inspection detects problems before they become critical — saving you thousands in excavation and restoration costs. **What a maintenance visit includes:** - Camera video inspection of pipe condition - High-pressure water jetting (hydro-jetting) to remove grease, soap residue, and sediment - Trap and roof vent inspection - Custom recommendations based on the age and material of your pipes **Recommended frequency:** once a year for a single-family home, every 3 to 6 months for commercial kitchens or multi-unit buildings. **Signs you need maintenance:** slow drainage, gurgling sounds, odours, occasional backups. Don't wait for a full blockage. **Why Drain 5 Étoiles:** CMMTQ-certified technicians, professional-grade equipment (HD camera, 3,500 PSI hydro-jetter), transparent quotes, recommended by CAA Quebec. Call 514-316-1043 or request a quote online. ![Drain Maintenance tips](https://www.drain5etoiles.com/user/pages/14.drain-tips/03.drain-maintenance/drain-maintenance.jpg) Regular maintenance on your drains is the single most effective measure to prevent problems in your drainage system. Most emergencies — sewer backups, basement floods, completely blocked drains — are the result of gradual buildup that could have been detected and addressed during routine maintenance. ## DIY Drain Care: Best Practices These simple steps, performed regularly, reduce the risk of clogs between professional visits: - **Weekly hot water flush:** run hot water down your drains for about 40 seconds once a week to dissolve grease residue clinging to pipe walls. - **Strainers and screens:** install mesh strainers on all drains (shower, bathtub, kitchen sink) to catch hair and food particles before they enter the pipes. - **Garbage disposal caution:** a disposal is not a trash can. Avoid coffee grounds, bones, fibrous vegetable peels, and cooking grease. - **Floor drain traps:** if a basement floor drain is rarely used, the water in the trap evaporates and allows sewer gas to escape. Pour a bucket of water into it every two months. - **Roof vents:** blocked vents (leaves, bird nests, ice in winter) prevent the airflow needed for proper drainage. Have them checked during annual maintenance. ## When to Call a Plumber Some situations require a plumber with professional equipment: - **Recurring slow drains** that don't improve with at-home maintenance - **Persistent odours** coming from multiple drains at once - **Gurgling sounds** in pipes when fixtures are used - **Occasional backups** in the basement shower during heavy rain - **Presence of a building trap** that has never been inspected In all these cases, a [camera video inspection](https://www.drain5etoiles.com/en/drain-camera-inspection.php) provides an accurate diagnosis of your pipes' condition. Our technicians can then perform [high-pressure cleaning](https://www.drain5etoiles.com/en/high-pressure-drain-cleaning.php) to remove grease, sediment, and root buildup before a full blockage occurs. ## Annual Preventive Maintenance: What We Check A professional annual maintenance visit with Drain 5 Étoiles includes: 1. **Camera inspection** of the main drain and secondary collectors to assess overall pipe condition 2. **Hydro-jetting** of drain lines to remove grease, soap, scale, and mineral deposits 3. **Trap inspection** (sink, bathtub, floor) and cleaning if needed 4. **Roof vent check** to ensure they are clear of obstructions 5. **Condition report** with photos and recommendations if repairs are needed For properties with mature trees near drain lines, we also recommend an annual [root intrusion check](https://www.drain5etoiles.com/en/drain-root-removal.php), especially in spring after the thaw. ### Why Maintenance Costs Less Than Emergency Repairs A preventive annual cleaning costs on average 3 to 5 times less than an emergency call for a completely blocked drain — not counting potential water damage. Home insurance policies rarely cover damage from sewer backups if drain maintenance has not been performed. 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