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.
Cabling a main sewer line on a Maki Sewer and Drain call in Forest Lake, MN.
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.
Forest Lake ZIP code
What Forest Lake looks like from our van
Real photos from real service calls — we’re out here every week.
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.
Services for Forest Lake homeowners & businesses
The full drain and sewer toolkit — not just cabling. If it flows out of your house, we service it.
Drain cleaning
Kitchen sinks, tubs, showers, laundry, and floor drains cleared same day.
Main sewer line cleaning
House-to-street line cabling and rodding for backups and slow drains system-wide.
Hydro jetting
High-pressure water scours grease, sludge, and roots to bare pipe.
Sewer camera inspection
See exactly what is inside your line, with video you can keep.
Homebuyer camera inspection
Scope the sewer before you buy and avoid inheriting a repair bill.
Trenchless pipe repair
Rebuild a failing line from the inside — no digging up the yard.
Grease trap service
Pump-out, scraping, jetting, and disposal records for food service.
Emergency service
Sewage backing up? Water where it should not be? Call 612-382-7397 anytime.
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.
Forest Lake and the surrounding area
Sewer or drain problem in Forest Lake?
Tell us what is going on and we will follow up fast — usually same day.