Our Various Services
A Single Provider for All Your Needs
At Sanivac, we know that a single reliable provider can make all the difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of specialized services, all under one roof. From portable toilet and sanitary trailer rentals to hydro-excavation, sewer cleaning, septic tank, grease trap, or basin pumping, steam de-icing, and pumping station maintenance, we have the resources, expertise, and equipment to meet all your needs. Whether you are a municipality, a contractor, a property manager, or an event organizer, Sanivac is your trusted partner, from the first call to the completion of the work.
A Trusted Choice
Comprehensive Services Since 1961
Sanivac is a third-generation Quebec family business, specializing in sanitary, pumping, and urban infrastructure maintenance services for over 60 years. Thanks to a diversified service offering perfectly adapted to on-site realities, we support municipalities, construction companies, property managers, food industries, educational institutions, and private properties in the efficient management of their underground networks and sanitary facilities.
Our expertise notably covers sanitary and storm sewer cleaning, catch basin unclogging, septic tank and grease trap pumping, steam de-icing, hydro-excavation, and pumping station maintenance. We also operate the largest inventory of portable toilets, sanitary units, and sanitary trailers with showers in Quebec, with over 15,000 units in service. Whether you are planning an event, managing a construction site, or need to react quickly to a backup, Sanivac is there with the right trucks, the right teams, and the right solutions.
425
Passionate workers
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Serve You Better
A Local Family Business
Rooted in its Values for 3 Generations
Since its founding in 1961 by John Kelly, Sanivac has remained true to its values: respect, rigor, innovation, and commitment. Today, led by the third generation of the family, the company combines the strength of a large group with the proximity of a human-sized structure. We firmly believe that growth comes from the quality of relationships — with our employees, our partners, and our clients. It is this human approach that makes all the difference, day after day, both in the field and in the office.
Our teams are united by a common mission: to deliver well-done, cleanly executed work, and to offer each client a simple, fast, and reliable experience. This philosophy applies to both our technical services and our customer service. Whether you are a property manager, municipal foreman, or event organizer, Sanivac supports you with the rigor of a professional and the pride of a local company.
Presence and Excellence Throughout the Region
Fast Service Across Quebec and Ontario
Our efficiency relies on a fleet of over 375 specialized trucks, designed and built in-house to meet the specific needs of our clients and facilitate the work of our operators. From vacuum units to high-pressure combination trucks, as well as hydro-excavation and steam de-icing vehicles, each truck is designed to deliver optimal performance in the field, under all conditions.
We have over 435 qualified employees, spread across 8 branches located in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Les Cèdres, Cowansville, Sherbrooke, Saint-Jérôme, Gatineau, Ottawa, and Quebec. This regional presence allows us to ensure a rapid response, efficient logistics, and genuine proximity with our clientele. Our operators are trained in-house, supervised by experienced foremen, and work with professionalism, autonomy, and attention to detail. Whether it’s a one-time intervention, a maintenance contract, or an emergency, our internal structure allows us to deliver consistent results — and a service you can always count on.
The Sanivac Expertise
Our branches
Sanivac offers a complete solution for the maintenance of urban, sanitary, and environmental infrastructures. Our main services include :
- Rental and maintenance of portable toilets (including restroom trailers, sanitary blocks, and accessible units)
- Rental of containers and Frac Tank reservoirs
- Septic tank pumping
- Grease trap pumping
- General pumping and cleaning services
- Unclogging and cleaning of garage drains, pump stations, and much more.
- Hydro-excavation
- On-site de-icing
- Tanker and agri-food transport
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Cleaning and unclogging of sewers, catch basins, and other urban infrastructure.
We provide services for construction sites, municipalities, outdoor events, food industries, schools, shopping centers, farms, and private residences.
👉 Discover all our services: sanivac.ca/services
The answer depends on the region you’re in! Thanks to our 8 branches located strategically across Quebec and Ontario, Sanivac serves a very large territory, including :
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Montreal, Laval, Montérégie, Estrie, Lanaudière, the Laurentides, Mauricie, and the Capitale-Nationale region
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L’Outaouais et Ottawa via nos bureaux de Gatineau et Ottawa
This regional presence allows us to ensure fast service, optimized logistics, and genuine proximity to our clients.
📍 Check out our service map here : sanivac.ca/nos-succursales
Absolutely. Sanivac is known for having the largest inventory in Quebec, with over 15,000 sanitation units, including :
- standard chemical toilets
- multi-unit sanitary blocks
- restroom trailers with showers
- high-end units for weddings and festivals
Our units are available for short- or long-term rental, always delivered clean, inspected, and maintained on a customized schedule.
👉 Explore our sanitary solutions : sanivac.ca/location-toilettes
Yes. We use high-pressure combo trucks for cleaning pipes, unclogging catch basins, garage drains, and even storm and sanitary conduits in underground infrastructure.
This service is essential in spring and fall, especially for commercial buildings, schools, municipalities, and shopping centers that need to prevent backups and flooding.
🚨 Need a quick intervention?
👉 Request service here: sanivac.ca/nettoyage-egouts
Yes. Sanivac offers septic tank pumping and maintenance services, mainly in rural areas or for cottages not connected to municipal sewers. We also service holding tanks, sealed tanks, catch basins, valve chambers, grease traps, and more.
We send maintenance reminders and adjust the frequency based on usage and municipal regulations.
💧 Schedule your maintenance here : sanivac.ca/fosse-septique
Yes. Our team is available for emergency interventions, whether it’s an overflow, a clogged drain, or critical equipment that is no longer functioning. Thanks to our fleet of more than 375 specialized trucks, we can respond quickly based on priority and geographic area.
📞 In case of emergency : 1 888 767-1961
You can request a quote online in just a few clicks on our website. Simply select the service you’re interested in and fill out the form. A member of our team will contact you promptly to confirm your needs and offer a suitable solution.
📩 Request your quote here : sanivac.ca/demande-de-soumission
Yes! Sanivac is a Quebec family-owned business founded in 1961, now led by the third generation of the Kelly family. Although we now operate through 8 branches and have over 435 employees, we’ve maintained our sense of closeness, strong service values, and local commitment.
👉 Discover our story : sanivac.ca/a-propos
Sanivac offers a complete solution for the maintenance of urban, sanitary, and environmental infrastructures. Our main services include :
- Rental and maintenance of portable toilets (including restroom trailers, sanitary blocks, and accessible units)
- Rental of containers and Frac Tank reservoirs
- Septic tank pumping
- Grease trap pumping
- General pumping and cleaning services
- Unclogging and cleaning of garage drains, pump stations, and much more.
- Hydro-excavation
- On-site de-icing
- Tanker and agri-food transport
-
Cleaning and unclogging of sewers, catch basins, and other urban infrastructure.
We provide services for construction sites, municipalities, outdoor events, food industries, schools, shopping centers, farms, and private residences.
👉 Discover all our services: sanivac.ca/services
The answer depends on the region you’re in! Thanks to our 8 branches located strategically across Quebec and Ontario, Sanivac serves a very large territory, including :
-
Montreal, Laval, Montérégie, Estrie, Lanaudière, the Laurentides, Mauricie, and the Capitale-Nationale region
-
L’Outaouais et Ottawa via nos bureaux de Gatineau et Ottawa
This regional presence allows us to ensure fast service, optimized logistics, and genuine proximity to our clients.
📍 Check out our service map here : sanivac.ca/nos-succursales
Absolutely. Sanivac is known for having the largest inventory in Quebec, with over 15,000 sanitation units, including :
- standard chemical toilets
- multi-unit sanitary blocks
- restroom trailers with showers
- high-end units for weddings and festivals
Our units are available for short- or long-term rental, always delivered clean, inspected, and maintained on a customized schedule.
👉 Explore our sanitary solutions : sanivac.ca/location-toilettes
Yes. We use high-pressure combo trucks for cleaning pipes, unclogging catch basins, garage drains, and even storm and sanitary conduits in underground infrastructure.
This service is essential in spring and fall, especially for commercial buildings, schools, municipalities, and shopping centers that need to prevent backups and flooding.
🚨 Need a quick intervention ?
👉 Submit a request here: sanivac.ca/nettoyage-egouts
Yes. Sanivac offers septic tank pumping and maintenance services, mainly in rural areas or for cottages not connected to municipal sewers. We also service holding tanks, sealed tanks, catch basins, valve chambers, grease traps, and more.
We send maintenance reminders and adjust the frequency based on usage and municipal regulations.
💧 Schedule your maintenance here : sanivac.ca/fosse-septique
Yes. Our team is available for emergency interventions, whether it’s an overflow, a clogged drain, or critical equipment that is no longer functioning. Thanks to our fleet of more than 375 specialized trucks, we can respond quickly based on priority and geographic area.
📞 In case of emergency : 1 888 767-1961
You can request a quote online in just a few clicks on our website. Simply select the service you’re interested in and fill out the form. A member of our team will contact you promptly to confirm your needs and offer a suitable solution.
📩 Request your quote here : sanivac.ca/demande-de-soumission
Yes! Sanivac is a family-owned Quebec company founded in 1961, now led by the third generation of the Kelly family. Even though we now operate through 8 branches and have more than 435 employees, we’ve maintained our sense of closeness, strong service values, and local commitment.
👉 Discover our story : sanivac.ca/a-propos
