Toilet Backup Severity & Fix Finder
Answer a few quick questions to see severity, likely cause (toilet trap, branch, or mainline) and the best first fix. Same-day help available.
Your Trusted Toilet Backup Specialists
If your toilet is backing up, gurgling, or overflowing, Greg’s Plumbing & Heating will get you clear fast. Our licensed Hamilton-area plumbers diagnose whether it’s a toilet trap, branch line, or main sewer issue—and take the safest first step (closet auger, powered snake, or camera and jetting). We’ll also advise on preventing a repeat, from venting checks to wipes/foreign-object education.
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Toilet Repair & Same-Day Service in Hamilton–Halton–Niagara
We serve Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Binbrook, and Caledonia with 24/7 emergency support. Our team uses pro-grade augers, cameras, and hydro jetters to remove the cause—not just poke a hole through it—so your fix lasts. Need a quick appointment? Call 905-928-6831 or Book Online.
FAQs: Toilet backup
This usually points to a toilet trap or nearby branch line obstruction (wipes, paper, foreign object). Start with a closet auger; if it repeats, we’ll pull the toilet and snake the branch, then camera to confirm the line is clear. See Toilet Repair.
Wipes often mat and re-block lines. We’ll clear the clog and, if it’s recurring, run a camera to check for rough pipe walls, offsets, or roots that catch debris. Ongoing issues may benefit from Drain Cleaning with hydro jetting for a longer-lasting result.
If we suspect a foreign object (toy/brush) or repeated backups after augering, we’ll pull the toilet, clear from the underside, and replace the seal. This avoids pushing the object deeper. Learn more: Toilet Repair.
Yes—if the main sewer surcharges, you may see bubbling at the floor drain and multiple fixtures affected. That scenario needs mainline clearing + camera and possibly a backwater valve quote. Start with our Sewer Backup — First-Hour Checklist.
We often start with a camera inspection to assess roots, collapse, or debris, then install the valve if the lateral is suitable.
Use only toilet paper, avoid wipes and hygiene items, and consider an annual branch/mainline service if you’ve had repeats. A camera inspection can spot root intrusions, bellies, or offsets that catch waste—see Plumbing Inspections & Cameras.
Yes—same-day slots are often available. We cover Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Binbrook, and Caledonia. Call 905-928-6831 or Book Online via Emergency Plumbing.
We don’t recommend it. Chemicals can damage finishes and traps and are hazardous when mixed with plunging/snaking. A professional auger or power snake is safer and more effective. Book a visit via Emergency Plumbing for urgent cases.
