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Maki Sewer and Drain cable descending a main sewer line while servicing Forest Lake, MN
Serving Forest Lake, MN · Washington County

Sewer & drain cleaning in Forest Lake, done right the first time

Clear-water I&I from sump pumps flagged specifically by the city as a chronic system stress; excavators must be city-licensed ($50/yr). That is what we do — kitchen sinks, tubs, floor drains, main lines, and camera-guided diagnostics for Forest Lake homeowners and businesses.

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Cabling a main sewer line on a Maki Sewer and Drain call in Forest Lake, MN.

About Forest Lake

What we see in Forest Lake homes

Forest Lake sits in Washington County, with a housing stock and sewer infrastructure that shapes the kinds of drain and sewer problems we see there most.

Housing stock: 42% pre-1980 housing; significant lake-cabin-to-year-round-home conversions plus newer subdivisions south of downtown.

What we see most in Forest Lake: Clear-water I&I from sump pumps flagged specifically by the city as a chronic system stress; excavators must be city-licensed ($50/yr).

Neighborhoods and areas we regularly work in: Downtown Forest Lake, Forest Lake shoreline, Lakeside/Third Lake area, Comfort Lake area.

ZIP code we serve in Forest Lake

Forest Lake ZIP code

Forest Lake, MN

55025

Forest Lake uses a single ZIP code (55025). If your address is in Forest Lake we already cover it.

On the ground in Forest Lake

What Forest Lake looks like from our van

Real photos from real service calls — we’re out here every week.

Maki Sewer and Drain cable descending a main sewer line while servicing Forest Lake, MN
Serving Forest Lake, MN Cabling a main sewer line on a Maki Sewer and Drain call in Forest Lake, MN.
Local sewer authority

Who handles what in Forest Lake

Sewer service in Forest Lake is handled by MCES (Metropolitan Council Environmental Services). Here is who to call for what, plus the current ordinances that affect Forest Lake homeowners.

Forest Lake Public Works / Sewer Department

Homeowner vs. city responsibility

City responsible for main; "No Fault Sewer Backup Coverage" may reimburse damages from city-main backups regardless of negligence — residents told to call city before a drain company.

If you have a backup and are not sure whether it is on your side or the city's, we can put a camera down and confirm before anyone digs.

Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) rules

City is enrolled in the Met Council I&I program; City Code prohibits clear water/sump pump/footing drain discharge to sanitary sewer.

Surcharge if non-compliant: $100/month surcharge for non-compliant sump pump connections

If your city is running an I&I inspection, we can camera your sewer line, document the condition, and give you a report that satisfies municipal review.

Sump pump ordinance

Sump pump/footing drain discharge to sanitary sewer prohibited under Code §52.23; non-compliance triggers $100/month surcharge.

Why Forest Lake homeowners call Maki

Straight answers, honest work, the right method for your line

Local, not a franchise

Owner-operated out of North Branch. When you call, you get the person doing the work — not a call center.

Camera-equipped

Every main line clog gets a look. You see what we see. No mystery invoices, no upsell for repairs that are not needed.

Right tool for the job

Cable, jet, or camera-guided repair — we match the method to the actual problem, not to the biggest ticket.

Same-day, most days

Forest Lake is inside our normal service window. If you call before mid-afternoon, most days we can be out today.

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Sewer or drain problem in Forest Lake?

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

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