Kitchen Stack Cleaning for Condos & High-Rises in Mississauga, Oakville, and Burlington
Annual programs • Power flushing (hydro-jetting) • Clean-out installation • Pipe section replacement • 24/7 emergency • $5M liability
Why kitchen stack cleaning matters in condo buildings
In a condominium or high-rise, every kitchen sink feeds into a shared vertical pipe called the kitchen stack. This stack moves grease-laden water from dozens of suites down to the main building drain. Over time, fats, oils, and food particles cling to the pipe wall, harden, and narrow the opening. Left unchecked, buildup leads to slow drains, foul odours, and eventually backups that can damage multiple units on multiple floors.
A proactive, building-wide maintenance program is the simplest way to avoid costly flooding and emergency calls. Our team cleans and power flushes kitchen stacks for condo corporations and property managers across Mississauga, Oakville, and Burlington every year to keep systems flowing and extend the life of cast-iron and PVC piping.
Our promise to property managers and boards
- Annual kitchen stack cleaning programs tailored to your building
- Power flushing (hydro-jetting) for deep grease removal
- Camera inspection and documentation upon request
- Clean-out installation during the same visit when access is limited
- On-the-spot pipe section replacement if we discover compromised runs
- Licensed, insured plumbers with $5,000,000 liability coverage
- 24/7 emergency response for backups and after-hours incidents
- Disruption-minimized scheduling and resident notifications
Call 647-862-1317 to schedule your building or request a proposal.
What’s included in professional kitchen stack cleaning
1) Site review and access planning
We review riser drawings, past plumbing reports, and unit stack maps to confirm access points. Where clean-outs are missing or inaccessible, we propose adding clean-outs strategically (typically every 4–5 floors and at the top of auxiliary runs) so the stack can be fully cleaned from top to bottom without risking lower-floor flooding.
2) Resident communication and scheduling
We provide a ready-to-send notice package for management with dates, time windows, preparation steps for residents, and what to expect during service. Work is scheduled stack-by-stack to keep water use predictable and minimize downtime.
3) Power flushing (hydro-jetting)
Our primary method is high-pressure water jetting with rotating nozzles that scour 360° of the pipe interior. We work in stages: first clearing the lower auxiliary section and base, then moving upward in manageable segments so loosened grease can exit safely. Where appropriate, we use heated water to emulsify heavy FOG deposits.
4) Mechanical descaling and augering where needed
If we encounter hardened deposits or scale, we deploy high-speed sectional machines and milling heads to restore full diameter. Running hot water simultaneously helps carry debris out so it does not resettle.
5) Camera inspection and reporting
On request, we insert a drain camera to verify cleaning quality, identify corrosion, misaligned joints, or bellies, and document before/after conditions. You receive a summary report for board records and budget planning.
6) Clean-out installation and small pipe replacements
While we’re on site, we can install new clean-outs at optimal elevations and replace small compromised sections we uncover. Doing this during the same mobilization reduces future service time and risk.
7) Final testing, sanitizing, and handover
We water-test fixtures, reassemble traps, wipe down work zones, and leave suites clean. You receive a completion note per stack, including any repair recommendations.
How often should a condo clean its kitchen stacks?
For most GTA high-rises, annual kitchen stack cleaning is the safest and most economical interval. Buildings with newer plastic risers or exceptional resident practices can sometimes move to 18–24 months after a clean baseline is established. Older cast-iron buildings, or towers with frequent cooking and heavy FOG loads, benefit from yearly power flushing to prevent bacterial corrosion, odours, and blockages.
Signs your building is due
- Multiple suites report slow kitchen drains or gurgling
- Recurring odours around kitchen sinks or garbage rooms
- Historic backups on the same floors or at the same seasons
- No documented stack maintenance within the last 12–24 months
- Cast-iron risers showing exterior rust staining or past patch repairs
Clean-outs: the small upgrade that prevents big problems
Clean-outs are the access doors that allow a stack to be cleaned safely and completely. Many older condos have only a base clean-out in the parkade. That forces contractors to attack the entire vertical run from one point, which increases the chance of pushing debris into bottlenecks and flooding lower floors.
We install neat, code-compliant clean-outs behind discreet access panels in serviceable locations, typically every 4–5 floors and at the top of auxiliary sections. This single upgrade:
- Enables full-diameter cleaning throughout the stack
- Reduces cleaning time on future services
- Lowers the risk of lower-floor surges during top-down flushing
- Saves money by avoiding repeat emergency calls
Pipe replacement during cleaning: fix it right away
During power flushing and camera inspection, we sometimes find thin cast-iron, weeping joints, or cracked fittings. With board approval, our licensed plumbers can replace short sections immediately to prevent a future failure. This targeted approach is far less disruptive than waiting for a flood and opening finished ceilings later.
Safety, compliance, and insurance
- Licensed plumbers on every crew
- WSIB and $5,000,000 liability insurance
- Lockout/tagout and water-control procedures
- Containment, drop sheets, and suite protection
- After-hours and weekend options to reduce resident impact
- 24/7 emergency dispatch for backups and overflows
What property managers can expect on service day
- Crew check-in with security and management
- Protection laid from hallway to work area in each suite
- Trap removal or clean-out access; hot water flow established
- Sectional augering or hydro-jetting in planned stages
- Lower-level monitoring to confirm free flow to the building main
- Camera inspection where requested
- Reassembly, testing, and cleaning of each work area
- Daily status update and final summary at completion
Service areas
We provide annual kitchen stack cleaning, power flushing, clean-out installation, and emergency response for condominium and high-rise buildings in:
- Oakville
- Mississauga
- Burlington
- Surrounding GTA on request
Call 647-862-1317 to request a site visit or a multi-year maintenance proposal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a building-wide kitchen stack cleaning take?
A typical 15–25 floor tower is often completed in one to two weeks, depending on access and the number of clean-outs. We coordinate with management to sequence floors and keep noise windows reasonable.
Will residents lose water service?
Kitchen fixtures in the affected stack should be avoided during the scheduled window, but full building shutoffs are usually not required. If a short shutoff is needed for a localized repair, we coordinate it in advance.
Is hydro-jetting safe for older cast-iron?
Yes, when performed by licensed plumbers using correct pressures and staged flushing. We start by clearing lower sections and monitor flow. If camera inspection shows fragile pipe, we switch to mechanical descaling and make repairs as needed.
Do you provide documentation for the board?
Yes. We can include camera footage, a written summary of each stack, locations of added clean-outs, and repair recommendations to help with reserve fund planning.
Can you respond after hours if something backs up?
Yes. Our emergency team is available 24/7 for backups, overflows, and urgent repairs.
Protect your building from grease-related backups and unexpected water damage. Book annual kitchen stack cleaning and power flushing with a licensed, fully insured team that can also add clean-outs and replace compromised sections while we’re on site.
