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North vancouver toilet backing up into bathtub dirty water

North vancouver bathtub draining clean after drain snaked

September 28, 2026

Drain Cleaning in Vancouver

Toilet backing up into the bathtub? Here's the fix.When this toilet in a house in North Vancouver was flushed, instead of draining normally it backed up into the bathtub instead — a sign of a clog further down the line.Our tech accessed the line through a clean-out and snaked it, clearing the blockage and getting the drain flowing properly again.If flushing one fixture causes water to show up in another, don't ignore it — it usually means a clog is building up somewhere in the shared line.

Richmond condo drain line grease buildup before hydro jetting

Richmond condo drain line cleared after hydro jetting

September 27, 2026

Drain Cleaning in Richmond

Preventive drain maintenance keeps this Richmond condo flowing smoothlyAs part of ongoing preventive maintenance for this Richmond condo building, our techs cleaned out the drainage lines to minimize clogs before they become a problem.We used a hydro jetter — basically a pressure washer built for drains — to clear built-up debris, organic matter, and grease that had accumulated along the internal pipe walls.Regular jetting like this is one of the best ways to avoid backups before they start.

Richmond sewer tie in drain camera sonde inspection manhole

Richmond sewer line surface locate marks storm sanitary verification

September 21, 2026

Drain Cleaning in Richmond

Verifying separate sanitary and storm systems for a new Richmond city sewer tie-inOn a recent new construction project, the City required the General Contractor to confirm that the sanitary and storm systems were properly separated before signing off on a new sanitary tie-in — a real concern in older areas where those systems were sometimes combined.Straight Up was brought in to identify, locate, and inspect the condition of the existing infrastructure. Our techs ran a drain inspection camera equipped with a sonde, sending out a frequency that our locator could pick up from the surface to trace the lines precisely.Confirmed that the catch basins tie into the storm system, and that the city's sanitary sewer runs completely separate from storm — exactly what the City needed to see before approving the tie-in.A good example of the kind of verification work that keeps new construction compliant with the city and avoids cross-connection issues down the road.

September 15, 2026

Drain Cleaning in Abbotsford

Sewer backup solved in Abbotsford Had a call today where a clogged sewer line was backing up into a house through the water heater drain pan. Our tech pulled the toilet and snaked the line to clear it. Ran a camera down after to check the pipe and found the culprit: a vape had gotten flushed and lodged in there, with balled up toilet paper packed in behind it further down. Cleared it all out and ran the camera through the rest of the line to make sure it was fully clear. Good reminder: toilets aren't for anything but toilet paper. Vapes, wipes, anything else can cause a backup like this. Need a drain inspected or cleared? Give us a call.

September 15, 2026

Drain Cleaning in Surrey

During annual backflow testing on an 8" backflow device at a Surrey townhouse complex, we caught a failed device before it became a bigger problem.Our team coordinated a brief shutdown, inspected the check valve components, and carried out a full cleaning of the double check valve assembly. After reassembly, the device was retested and passed — keeping the city's water safe from contamination.This is exactly why annual backflow testing matters. Small issues caught early mean safe water for everyone.

August 12, 2026

Drain Cleaning in Vancouver

We recently helped a Vancouver homeowner with a sewer backup here's what we found:🚨 The Problem: Sewage backing up into the home 🔍 The Cause: Tree roots had grown into the sewer line 🛠️ The Fix: Cleared the clog, camera-inspected the line to confirm it was flowing clean, and used a pipe locator to pinpoint the exact spot and depth where roots were getting inNext Steps: Depending on the severity of root intrusion, options range from annual preventive drain cleaning to keep roots under control, to a full line replacement if the pipe has significant damage or repeated intrusion.Signs you might have a sewer line issue: slow drains, gurgling toilets, or sewage odours in the house.📞 Noticing any of these? Call us before it becomes an emergency.

Richmond condo hot water main leak ceiling access opened

Richmond condo corroded 4in copper hot water main pinhole leak

Richmond condo copper hot water main repaired piping

September 18, 2026

Commercial Plumbing in Richmond

Pinhole leak in corroded copper main shuts down hot water to 6-storey Richmond condoCorrosion on a 4" copper domestic hot water main led to a pinhole leak, forcing a full shutdown of hot water to this 6-storey condo building — not a small inconvenience with that many residents affected.Our techs drained the system down and cut out the corroded section of pipe along with the ball valve, which had corroded along with it. Repaired the piping and got everything reconnected and pressure tested.System's back up and supplying hot water to residents again.Corrosion on older copper mains doesn't always announce itself until it fails outright — worth keeping an eye on if your building's domestic hot water piping is getting up there in age.

September 15, 2026

Commercial Plumbing in Surrey

Annual backflow testing in Surrey Wrapped up annual backflow testing on a commercial building in Surrey this week. It's a requirement to have backflow devices tested annually to make sure they're still doing their job, keeping contaminated water from ever getting back into the clean supply. Our tech went through each device, tested them one by one, and filed the results with the city. If a device fails, we can usually repair it on the spot and retest before moving on. If your backflow devices are coming due, we can get them scheduled and handle the city paperwork too. Need your backflow devices tested? Give us a call.

July 21, 2026

Commercial Plumbing in Richmond

We carried out annual backflow prevention device testing for a local Richmond restaurant, ensuring their water supply stays protected from contamination. Our certified technician tested the device on-site and submitted the results directly to the municipality, keeping the property compliant and worry-free. Due for your annual backflow test? Straight Up Mechanical handles testing and reporting from start to finish - call us today.

June 21, 2026

Commercial Plumbing in Coquitlam

Drain backing up at a coffee shop in Coquitlam.Our technician attended site, cleared the clog, and carried out a drain cleaning service using a pipe descaling tool to clean the internal pipe walls.The drain is now flowing properly and the business is back to normal.

June 7, 2026

Commercial Plumbing in Vancouver

Recently completed the plumbing scope for a new Brazilian restaurant tenant improvement project in North Vancouver.This project included the installation of a new commercial gas range, a kitchen dishwashing station with new drainage piping, and a grease interceptor to help protect the municipal sewer system from fats, oils, and grease generated during food preparation and cleaning operations.Additional work included the installation of a new hot water tank and an RPBA (Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly) serving the commercial dishwasher. This backflow prevention device helps protect the building’s potable water supply by preventing chemicals and contaminated water from flowing back into the drinking water system.It’s always exciting to be involved in bringing a new restaurant space to life.im

Burnaby Construction Exposed Storm Drain Tile

Burnaby Storm Drain Clogged Sediment Food Wrappers

Burnaby drain camera inspection clear lines

May 29, 2026

Commercial Plumbing in Burnaby

We were called out by a general contractor to a construction site in Burnaby, where crews were tying into an existing storm drain that was heavily clogged with sediment and food wrappers. Our technicians cleared the line using Hydro Flushing and large pipe descaling equipment to break up the buildup inside the pipe. A drain inspection camera was then sent through the line to verify the drain was fully cleared all the way to the city storm main.

July 14, 2026

Emergency Plumbing in Richmond

A tenant noticed their ceiling paint bubbling out, filled with water from a leak above in this Richmond apartment building. Our technician traced the source to the upstairs apartment's bathtub spout, finding a broken plastic threaded nipple that was leaking every time the shower was used. We replaced it with a durable brass threaded nipple, reinstalled the tub spout, and sealed it with silicone to prevent future leaks.

July 2, 2026

Emergency Plumbing in Langley

This toilet in a Langley apartment had weak water flow and wasn't secured to the floor. Our technician found a sediment-clogged water strainer, removed the toilet, installed a fresh wax ring, then reinstalled and secured it properly. No more wobble, no more low flow.

Seized set screw on older shower handle identified during emergency plumbing repair in Port Moody

Carefully removing damaged shower handle during emergency plumbing repair in Port Moody

Exposed old shower cartridge visible after handle removal during emergency plumbing in Port Moody

Extracting stuck cartridge during emergency plumbing shower repair in Port Moody

Fresh shower cartridge installed during emergency plumbing repair in Port Moody

Reassembled shower trim after cartridge replacement during emergency plumbing in Port Moody

Completed emergency plumbing shower repair in Port Moody

February 11, 2026

Emergency Plumbing in Coquitlam

"This Port Moody shower needed plumbing repair after the cartridge failed. When attempting to remove the handle, we found the set screw was seized and wouldn’t loosen — a common issue in older fixtures.Our technician carefully drilled out the handle without damaging the valve body, installed a new shower cartridge, restored the water supply, and tested everything thoroughly. No leaks detected, and the new handle operates smoothly.Proper plumbing repair ensures long-term reliability and prevents water damage behind the wall."

December 23, 2025

Emergency Plumbing in Vancouver

This washroom flooding issue in Vancouver was caused by paper towels being flushed down the toilet — something drains aren’t designed to handle. While clearing the blockage, we found the paper towels wrapped tightly around the drain snake cable, confirming they were the source of the clog.To properly access the drainage system, the toilet was removed. A medium drain snake was then used to clear the blockage, and a drain inspection camera confirmed the pipe was fully clear before reinstalling the toilet. Proper drain cleaning and verification help prevent repeat issues like this

July 28, 2026

Tankless Water Heater in Langley

A tankless water heater failed due to a heat exchanger failure in this Langley commercial kitchen. We diagnosed the issue, contacted the manufacturer for a warranty replacement, and had the new part delivered next-day. Our technician installed it promptly, getting the restaurant back up and running with minimal downtime.

Unit — tankless water heater in Greater Vancouver

May 27, 2024

Tankless Water Heater in Vancouver

Just installed a Navien 240A2 Tankless Water Heater, and our customer couldn't be happier! 🚿✨ This compact powerhouse is already making a huge difference. Endless hot water, energy-efficient, and it saves so much space compared to the existing hot water tank. If you’re thinking of upgrading, we highly recommend it. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your installation!

Interior view of Navien condensing heat exchanger during tankless water heater in Greater Vancouver

Haymaker descaler bottle beside flush bucket for tankless water heater in Greater Vancouver

April 19, 2022

Tankless Water Heater in Vancouver

Tankless Water Heaters require annual servicing to ensure their running in tip-top condition. One of the service items is flushing the heat exchanger with a recommended descaler chemical such as Haymaker.Does your tankless water heater require servicing?