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Maki Sewer and Drain — Drainage and Drain Cleaning Service in the Twin Cities metro
Drainage Service

Drainage Service for Slow Drains and Backups

When a drain will not clear, a floor drain backs up, or a line keeps clogging, that is a drainage problem. Maki Sewer and Drain clears and cleans drains and sewer lines across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities metro.

Drain techs in every corner of the metro. Enter your city or ZIP to verify service:

What this service covers

Drainage service and drain cleaning describe the same core work: getting water to flow the way it should through your drains and sewer line. If a fixture drains slowly, a floor drain backs up, or the same line keeps clogging, that is a drainage problem — and it is exactly what we do every day.

Homeowners and businesses search for “drainage service” when a sink, tub, toilet, floor drain, or main sewer line will not clear. We find the blockage, clear the line with the right method, and explain what caused it so it does not keep coming back.

How we clear a drain

The right approach depends on the line, the access, and what is causing the backup. A simple branch-line clog often clears with cable cleaning. Grease-coated or recurring lines usually do better with hydro jetting, which washes buildup off the pipe wall instead of only poking a hole through it. Heavy scale and stubborn buildup may call for flex shaft cleaning. When the cause is unclear, a sewer camera inspection shows what is really happening inside the line.

Common drainage problems we handle

  • Slow or standing water in a sink, tub, or shower
  • A basement or garage floor drain backing up
  • A toilet that clogs again and again
  • Whole-house backups pointing to the main sewer line
  • Clear-water backups during heavy rain that may signal inflow and infiltration

How the service call works

  1. Ask what is backing up, when it started, and whether it has happened before
  2. Protect the work area before bringing equipment inside
  3. Clear the line with the right cable, jetting, or flex-shaft method
  4. Run water, test the drain, and explain the likely cause
  5. Recommend camera inspection or a maintenance plan only when it makes sense
Common questions

Drainage and Drain Cleaning Service FAQ

Is drainage service the same as drain cleaning?

Yes. Drainage service is another way to describe clearing and cleaning drains and sewer lines so water flows properly. It can cover fixture drains, floor drains, and the main sewer line.

What is the best way to clear a drain that keeps clogging?

A line that keeps backing up is often coated with grease, sludge, or roots. Hydro jetting usually cleans it more thoroughly than cable, and a camera inspection can confirm what is causing the repeat problem.

Do you handle outdoor and yard drainage?

Our focus is the drain and sewer lines that carry water away from your building. Call and describe what is happening and we will let you know if it is our type of work or a job for another trade.

Ready to get your line flowing again?

Tell us what is going on and we will follow up fast — usually same day.

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