Sewer Back-Up and Rodding Rebate

Sewer Back-up and Rodding Rebate

If you are having a sewer backup, please call a plumber of your choice. There are many local plumbers available that can be found at www.yellow.ca. If the blockage is deemed to be on City property, by way of measurement or video, the homeowner may submit a Rodding Rebate Application to the city for review. The form must be signed by the licensed plumber that performed the work that shows the blockage to be on the City side. If the rebate application is approved, the homeowner would receive a rebate of $150 for the rodding. The rebate application will be considered for a residential property up to a maximum of twice per calendar year.

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‘Rodding’ is an industry term for the use of a mechanical device in plugged private drain to either punch a hole through or cut out a blockage to relieve a sewer backup.

No, you no longer have to call the City to dispatch a plumber. We recommend you call a plumber of your choice as soon as possible to rectify the damage and minimize the clean-up costs associated with a back-up.

If you have a sewer back-up and require rodding services, the licensed plumber may require immediate payment. The determination of whether the blockage is on private or City property is done by Measurement or Video and must be performed by a Licensed Plumber of your choice. If it is deemed to be on City property, the City will reimburse the homeowner $150 up to a maximum of twice per Calendar year.

Yes, you must be present when the plumber is on site. It’s a good idea to have the Rodding Rebate Application printed and ready for the licensed plumber’s signature if you will be applying for a rebate.

Homeowners can request that a video be done from a private contractor. There are several companies in the area that provide both Rodding and Video Services.

The cost charged for rodding by local plumbing companies varies. Some plumbers charge a flat rate, while others use a floating scale that is affected by factors like after hours servicing or holidays. The city recommends that homeowners get quotes from several companies and request that they disclose the full extent of services and fees that are charged.

Fill out the Rebate Application Form and submit it to [email protected]. It must be signed by a licensed plumber in order to be considered. Once the application is reviewed and if the blockage is deemed to be on the City’s side, you will receive email notification of approval and a cheque will be mailed to the attention of the homeowner listed on the application.

If the City determines through its investigation that the blockage was not on City property or if the blockage was a result of negligence by the homeowner, the rebate will not be approved and the homeowner will be billed for the City’s expense.