Sewer and Drain Resources
Plain-language answers about sewer inspections, INI requirements, hydro jetting, floor drain backups, grease traps, and drain cleaning decisions.
Why Get a Sewer Camera Inspection Before Buying a Home?
Why Twin Cities homebuyers should get a sewer camera inspection before buying, what it can reveal, and why a drain company should perform it.
Read articleWhat Is an INI Inspection?
A plain-language explanation of INI inspections, inflow and infiltration, and why some Twin Cities cities require sewer review before transfer.
Read articleHydro Jetting vs Cable Drain Cleaning
Hydro jetting versus cable drain cleaning: when each method makes sense for roots, grease, sludge, recurring clogs, and main sewer lines.
Read articleIs It a Floor Drain Backup or a Main Line Problem?
Standing water at a basement floor drain may be a floor drain clog or a main sewer line backup. Learn how Maki Sewer diagnoses the difference.
Read articleGrease Trap Cleaning Schedule for Restaurants
How often restaurants and commercial kitchens should clean grease traps, what service includes, and why records matter for compliance.
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