Drainage & Plumbing in Brentwood Burnaby
If you're dealing with a wet basement, a backed-up drain, or a sump pump that won't quit running in Brentwood, you're in the right place. This page is for Brentwood homeowners who want straight answers and a crew that actually shows up.
Brentwood is changing fast. New towers going up around Brentwood Town Centre, the SkyTrain extension making the whole area more connected. But behind the development, the residential streets off Goring Street, Ingleton Avenue, and Halifax Street are full of post-war bungalows sitting on drain systems that were installed in the 1950s and 60s and have mostly never been replaced.
Still Creek cuts through the south end of the neighbourhood near Lougheed Highway. Properties near the creek deal with elevated groundwater every fall and winter, and sump pump failures near Still Creek are one of the most common calls we get from this area. Ryan and the Mamba Drainage Services team work in Brentwood regularly and know exactly what these homes need. Call (778) 961-0824 for same-day service, no travel fees.
What Brentwood Homeowners Are Dealing With
Most Brentwood homeowners on the residential side streets don't realize the drainage infrastructure under their home has been quietly failing for years. Here is what shows up when we camera lines in this neighbourhood:
- Clay perimeter drains that are done. The bungalows on Goring Street, Ingleton Avenue, and the blocks off Halifax Street were built in the 1950s and 60s with clay drain tile around the foundation. That tile is now 60 to 70 years old. It cracks, it collapses, it fills with root mass. Groundwater has nowhere to go and the basement gets wet every fall. A lot of Brentwood homeowners have been mopping it up for years before they call us.
- Root intrusion from Still Creek and street trees. The trees along Still Creek and the mature street trees throughout Brentwood push roots into cracked clay and cast iron pipes. We find root blockages on pretty much every property within a few blocks of the creek. Slow drains and a gurgling toilet when you flush are the first signs.
- Cast iron stacks corroding from the inside. Post-war bungalows throughout Brentwood have original cast iron drain stacks that have been corroding from the inside for 60 plus years. Slow drains on every floor and a sewer smell coming up from the basement are the warning signs.
- Poly-B supply pipes failing without warning. Some Brentwood homes were updated during the poly-B era in the late 70s and 80s. Those pipes are past their reliable lifespan and fail suddenly, usually inside a wall where you won't notice until there is real water damage.
- Sump pump failures right when you need them most. Properties near Still Creek and Lougheed Highway rely on sump pumps. When a pump fails during a fall rainstorm the basement fills up fast. We replace failed pumps same day and can install battery backup so the next storm isn't a crisis.
Signs You Should Not Ignore in Brentwood
Whether you own a post-war bungalow off Goring Street or a rancher closer to Halifax Street and Willingdon, these are the signs worth acting on before they get expensive:
| What You Notice | What It Usually Means |
|---|---|
| Wet basement every fall or after heavy rain | Failed clay perimeter drains |
| Sump pump running constantly | High water table or pump worn out |
| Multiple slow drains at once | Root intrusion or main line blockage |
| Gurgling toilet when sink drains | Partial main line blockage |
| Sewer smell in basement or suite | Corroding cast iron stack or dry floor trap |
| Rust-coloured water from taps | Corroding galvanized or cast iron supply pipes |
| Low pressure at every tap in the house | Failing poly-B or galvanized supply pipes |
We camera the line before quoting anything. You see exactly what is in there before any work starts.
Our Services
From a root blockage on Still Creek Avenue to a full perimeter drain replacement on Goring Street. One call, one crew. Ryan picks up, tells you what is going on, and gives you a firm price after we camera the line. No estimates that change once digging starts.
Drain Cleaning
Root blockages from Still Creek and Brentwood's street trees are common. We hydro-jet and snake at all depths. Most blockages cleared same day. Call (778) 961-0824.
→Sump Pump Installation & Repair
Essential for properties near Still Creek and Lougheed Highway. We install quality pumps with battery backup so your basement stays dry when the next fall storm hits.
→Pipe Replacement
Clay perimeter drains, cast iron stacks, poly-B to PEX upgrades. All common in the post-war bungalows on Goring, Ingleton, and the side streets off Halifax Street.
→Plumbing Repair
Leaking joints, dripping fixtures, failed shut-off valves. We carry parts on the truck and handle most repairs in a single visit. No waiting around for parts.
→Video Camera Inspection
We camera before we quote on anything. You see what is in the pipe on a screen before we recommend any work. No guessing, no upselling repairs you don't need.
→Trenchless Water Solutions
Replace cracked sewer laterals without digging up the yard. Works well on the older lots throughout Brentwood where full excavation would wreck a backyard or driveway.
→Why Locals in Brentwood Choose Mamba Drainage Services
There are a lot of plumbers and drainage companies in Burnaby. Here is why Brentwood homeowners keep calling us back and sending us to their neighbours.
- We show up the same day and tell you the truth. A wet basement near Still Creek can do real damage fast. We give you a real arrival window, not a four-hour range. Ryan picks up the phone. Call (778) 961-0824.
- Camera before we quote. Firm price, no surprises. We look at what is actually in the pipe before we give you a number. You see it on a screen. The price doesn't change once digging starts.
- Ryan is on most jobs himself. Not a subcontractor seeing a 1950s drain system for the first time. Ryan has worked on the older Burnaby housing stock a lot and knows what to look for in post-war bungalows near Still Creek.
- No travel fee for Burnaby. We cover Brentwood, Burnaby Heights, Willingdon Heights, and the rest of Burnaby with zero travel surcharge. Same pricing as Vancouver.
- 4.9 stars on Google from 79 real homeowners. Most of our work in Brentwood comes through word of mouth from neighbours on the same street.
- We clean up when we are done. If we excavate, we restore. If we make a mess inside, we clean before we leave.
"I called Ryan at Mamba Drainage Services for a problem with a backed-up sump and drain tiles. He quoted me a reasonable price and his crew was punctual, hard-working, and did excellent work."
"Ryan is an absolute life saver and has an admirable amount of skill and knowledge in his field. Quick response times and he's been able to help me with flooding and plumbing issues by the next day, every time."
"Ryan was fantastic. He had all the right equipment, did exactly what he said, explained the process from start to finish, and the cost was very reasonable compared to other options."
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Areas We Serve
We cover all of Burnaby and greater Vancouver. Near Brentwood we also work in these areas regularly.
Our Services
Drainage, plumbing, sump pumps, pipe replacement and more. One crew, no subcontractors, same-day response.
Drainage Problem in Brentwood?
Call now or fill in the contact form. Camera inspection first, firm price before any work starts.