What this service solves
The main sewer line carries wastewater from the whole building, so a blockage can affect every bathroom, floor drain, and fixture at once. We clear both inside mains and outside mains, work the toilet stack when that is the right access, and pull the main through the main access or front cleanout whenever one is available.
Older Twin Cities homes often deal with tree roots, clay tile joints, cast-iron scale, settled pipe sections, grease, wipes, and years of buildup. Whether the property is on the city sewer connection or a septic connection, we clear the line, test the flow, and explain whether the backup looks like a one-time clog or a recurring problem worth inspecting with a camera.
We match the method to the line. Cable cleaning, hydro jetting, or a combination of both can cut through roots, punch through blockages, and scour grease and sludge from the pipe wall. Flex shaft cleaning is another option for heavy scale and recurring buildup. On main lines, hydro jetting always includes a sewer camera inspection with the service so we can target the problem more effectively and show you the condition of the pipe after it is cleaned.
Signs you should call
- Several drains back up at once
- Water comes up from a basement floor drain
- Toilets gurgle when a shower or washer drains
- The line backs up again after heavy use
- Roots have been found in the line before
How the service call works
- Confirm the backup pattern and find the best access — cleanout, front cleanout, or toilet stack
- Open the line with cable, hydro jetting, flex shaft, or the right combination of methods
- Work through roots, sludge, and blockage points
- Run water to test the main line under full flow
- Recommend camera inspection or hydro jetting only when it makes sense