Kitchen sink was draining slower and slower for weeks. Right Choice ran a drum machine all the way back to the stack, scoured the line clean and the sink drains like new. Quoted me up front, finished in under an hour and gave me realistic tips to keep it clear.
Drain Cleaning Vancouver
Drain Cleaning & Unclog in Vancouver - Same-Day Service
Slow or completely blocked drain? Our Vancouver plumbers snake, auger, and hydro-jet drains clean - kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and main line. Same-day service.
Professional Drain Cleaning & Unclog in Vancouver, BC
A clogged drain isn't just inconvenient - left long enough, it can back water (and worse) into your home. Right Choice Plumbing handles drain cleaning across Vancouver, North & West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Coquitlam every single day. Kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, bathtub and shower drains, laundry standpipes, floor drains, and main sewer lines - we clear them all.
Our Vancouver drain cleaning vans carry the right tool for the right blockage. Small-line snakes and augers for sink and tub drains, drum machines with multiple cutter heads for tougher kitchen and laundry stoppages, sewer machines for main lines, and high-pressure hydro-jetters for stubborn grease, soap, and root-clogged lines. We don't just punch a hole through the clog - we scour the pipe wall so the drain flows like new.
Where the blockage is recurring or the line is older, we can run a drain camera to see exactly what's going on inside the pipe. That tells us whether it's a one-time clog, a belly in the line, root intrusion, or a broken section - so we can recommend the right long-term fix instead of guessing.
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Common Drain Cleaning Problems We Solve
- Slow-draining kitchen sink (often grease or food buildup)
- Bathroom sink draining slowly (hair and soap buildup)
- Tub or shower water sitting at your feet
- Toilet that won't clear or backs into the tub when flushed
- Multiple drains backing up at once (main line clog)
- Gurgling sounds when other fixtures are used
- Sewer smell from one or more drains
- Floor drain in basement backing up during rain
- Roots in the line (older Vancouver homes with clay/cast-iron sewers)
Recent jobs
Drain Cleaning & Unclog Photo Gallery
A look at real drain cleaning & unclog jobs our Vancouver plumbers have completed - diagnostics, repairs, installations, and finished results.
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What Vancouver Homeowners Say About Our Drain Cleaning & Unclog
Real Google reviews from customers who hired Right Choice Plumbing for drain cleaning & unclog across Greater Vancouver.
5.0 · 38+ reviews
Main sewer had been backing up every few months. They hydro-jetted the line and ran a camera through to show me root intrusion in two spots. Showed me everything on the screen, didn't pressure me into a big repair, and gave me a quote in writing to fix when I'm ready.
Shower drain was completely blocked with hair and soap. Three other companies wanted to charge me a service-call fee just to look. Right Choice quoted a flat rate over the phone, was here in two hours and cleared it in twenty minutes. Tidy, friendly, fair pricing.
Our service promise
Quality Drain Cleaning & Unclog You Can Count On
Every drain cleaning & unclog job we take on is backed by licensed BC plumbers, upfront fair pricing, and our workmanship warranty. No surprise fees, no high-pressure upsells - just fast, fair & honest work across Vancouver, North & West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Coquitlam, with true 24/7 emergency coverage when you need it.
What sets us apart
Why Choose Right Choice Plumbing?
Customer-First Service
We treat your home like our own - clean boots, drop cloths, tidy work, and a friendly face from start to finish.
Up-Front Pricing
No surprise fees and no high-pressure upsells. You get the price before we start the work, every single time.
Licensed BC Plumbers
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Our crew handles plumbing, gas, hot water tanks, and drainage to code.
Fast Response Times
From burst pipes to blocked drains, we move fast. Same-day appointments and true 24/7 emergency coverage.
Common questions
Drain Cleaning & Unclog Frequently Asked Questions
How much does drain cleaning cost in Vancouver?
Most Vancouver drain cleaning calls land between $150 and $450 depending on the line, the access, and the severity of the blockage. Main sewer line cleanings and hydro-jetting cost more than a single sink snake. We'll give you the price up front, before we start.
How do you know which drain cleaning method to use?
We diagnose first. Light buildup gets a snake or auger. Recurring or grease-heavy lines benefit from hydro-jetting because it scours the pipe wall instead of just punching through. Older sewer lines with roots may need cutter heads. If we're unsure, we'll run a camera.
Will chemical drain cleaners (Drano, etc.) work first?
We strongly recommend against chemical drain cleaners - they're hard on older Vancouver pipes (especially cast iron and ABS joints), they don't fix the root cause, and they make it dangerous for the plumber if the line still has to be opened. A proper drain snake is faster and safer.
Do you offer same-day drain cleaning in Vancouver?
Yes. In most cases we can clear a clogged drain in your Vancouver-area home the same day you call. Main sewer backups are treated as urgent and prioritized in the dispatch queue.
Brands we service
Common Drain Issues We Fix in Vancouver
Whether you need premium fixtures or standard models, our licensed Vancouver plumbers have the skills and parts to get your drain cleaning & unclog job done right.
Kitchen Sink Drain Cleaning
Kitchen sinks clog from grease, food scraps, and soap residue. We snake and scour the line, including under-sink P-traps and the branch line back to the stack.
Bathroom Sink Drain Cleaning
Bathroom sinks slow down from hair, toothpaste, and soap scum. Our plumbers clear the trap and the vanity branch line in one visit, clean.
Tub & Shower Drain Cleaning
Tub and shower drains are almost always blocked by hair. We pull the stopper, snake the trap arm, and scour the line so water drains fast again.
Laundry Standpipe Drain Cleaning
Laundry standpipes back up from lint, soap, and detergent buildup. We clear the standpipe and branch line so your washer drains properly.
Main Sewer Line Cleaning
Main sewer clogs back water into multiple fixtures. We run a drum machine or sewer auger from the main cleanout to restore flow - and camera the line if needed.
Hydro-Jetting
High-pressure hydro-jetting scours the inside of your drain line clean - best for grease-heavy kitchen lines and stubborn main sewers with root buildup.
Drain Cleaning & Unclog service area
Drain Cleaning & Unclog Across Greater Vancouver
Right Choice Plumbing offers drain cleaning & unclog throughout Vancouver and surrounding cities - one call, one crew, one accountability.
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Other Plumbing & Drainage Services
Need help with something different? Our licensed Vancouver plumbers handle every kind of plumbing and drainage call - from emergencies to installs.
Drain Cleaning & Unclog Across Greater Vancouver Cities We Serve
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Same-day Plumber in Vancouver
Our hometown. Licensed plumbers across Downtown, Kitsilano, East Van, Kerrisdale, Mount Pleasant, Point Grey and every neighbourhood in between.
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~20 min Plumber in North Vancouver
Hot water tanks, leak repairs and emergency plumber service across Lynn Valley, Lonsdale, Deep Cove, Edgemont and the rest of the North Shore.
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~25 min Plumber in West Vancouver
Full plumbing & drainage for West Van - Ambleside, Dundarave, British Properties and Horseshoe Bay. Premium fixtures, careful work, fair pricing.
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~20 min Plumber in Burnaby
Plumbing repair, drain cleaning and hot water tank installation across Brentwood, Metrotown, Lougheed and Burnaby Heights - same-day in most cases.
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~25 min Plumber in Richmond
Licensed plumber service across Richmond - Steveston, Brighouse, Terra Nova and Hamilton. Backflow, sewer, perimeter drainage and emergency calls.
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~35 min Plumber in Coquitlam
Tri-Cities plumber serving Coquitlam - Maillardville, Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain and Town Centre. Drainage, hot water tanks and emergency service.
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