Sewage Blockage Removal and System Flushing
A blocked sewage system is one of the most unpleasant household emergencies – water does not drain, the sink or bathtub is full, there is an odour from the drains, and in the worst case, wastewater starts flowing back into the room. In such situations, immediate professional help is needed. SIA Alpex carries out sewage blockage removal and preventative system flushing in Riga, Jurmala and the Riga District – quickly, effectively and with round-the-clock availability.
Services
- Mechanical sewage cleaning – using spiral cables and professional cleaning equipment to remove blockages
- High-pressure hydraulic flushing – sewage pipe cleaning with water pressure up to 200 bar
- Sewage video inspection – internal pipe camera survey to determine the cause and precise location of the blockage
- Preventative sewage flushing – regular pipe cleaning to prevent blockages
- Grease trap cleaning – kitchen sewage grease separator servicing
- Tree root removal – removing roots that have grown into sewage pipes
- 24/7 emergency sewage cleaning – round-the-clock blockage removal
When to Call
Contact us immediately if:
- Water does not drain from the sink, bathtub or shower
- Toilet is blocked and water does not drain
- Unpleasant odour from sewage openings or pipes
- Wastewater is flowing back through sewage openings
- Multiple sewage connections are not working simultaneously
- The basement is flooded with wastewater
- External sewage is blocked
Blockages do not resolve themselves – they only get worse. The sooner you call, the simpler and cheaper it will be to fix the problem.
Why Alpex?
- 25+ years of experience – thousands of blockages cleared since 1998
- 24/7 emergency service – blockage removal at any time of day or night
- Professional equipment – high-pressure flushing, mechanical cleaning, video inspection
- Fast response – we arrive on site within 1-2 hours
- Precise diagnostics – video inspection allows us to identify the cause of the problem, not just treat the symptoms
- Insured operations – civil liability insurance
FAQ
How quickly can a sewage blockage be cleared?
A simple blockage is typically cleared within 30-60 minutes after the technician’s arrival. More complex cases – such as blockages in risers or main pipes – may take 2-3 hours. If video inspection is needed, the total time may be longer.
Why do household products not help?
Store-bought drain cleaning products can only dissolve minor grease and soap deposits. Serious blockages – roots, hard deposits, deformed pipes – can only be cleared with professional equipment. Furthermore, aggressive chemical products can damage pipes, especially older cast iron systems.
How often should preventative sewage flushing be carried out?
For apartment buildings, it is recommended to flush common sewage risers every 1-2 years. For properties with higher loads – restaurants, laundries, public institutions – more frequent flushing may be needed. Regular prevention is much cheaper than an emergency call-out.
Does Alpex also clean external sewage?
Yes, we clean both internal and external building sewage. For external pipe cleaning, we use high-pressure flushing and video inspection. We also remove tree roots that have grown into sewage pipes.