Forest Lake sewer & drain cleaning 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.
Washington County's SSTS & Well Low-Interest Loan — a national model that Forest Lake homeowners can use
Washington County has run its SSTS and Well Low-Interest Loan Program since 2014 — documented as a national model case study by NACo. The county also runs a targeted SSTS Fix-Up Grant for low-income households.
Washington County offers no-cap SSTS loans at 1.5–3% over a 5–10 year term, and has funded 45 grants since 2014.
Sources: Washington County — Septic · NACo case study
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 hydro jetting 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.
Everton Avenue improvements & sewer capacity work tied to new development
What's happening in Forest Lake right now
At the July 8 Planning Commission meeting, the City of Forest Lake reviewed a proposed development along Highway 97 near Forest Lake that requires sewer capacity upgrades, water main looping, and Everton Avenue improvements extending north of the site entrance. These utility conversations are typical for Forest Lake's growth pattern — Highway 97 and the Everton corridor are the city's main north-south connectors, and expanding the system for new construction affects nearby existing homes.
What this means for your drains
When a city adds capacity to accommodate new development, the surrounding older neighborhoods often see:
- Temporary pressure changes in the water and sewer system that can shake loose scale in old iron pipe and roots in clay tile
- Sewer flow direction shifts where the new capacity ties into existing mains — this can push debris that had been sitting in a slow section
- Truck vibration on smaller streets near the construction zone accelerates joint separations in older clay laterals
If you live near the Highway 97 corridor, near Everton Avenue, or in the older parts of Forest Lake with clay-tile sewer laterals, now is a good window for a camera inspection. Catching a partial blockage or crack before winter means we can fix it while the ground is still workable — not during a 20-below emergency.
Call 612-382-7397 or book a camera inspection.
Source: Forest Lake Planning Commission — July 8, 2026 · Updated 2026-07-22
Straight answers, honest work, the right method for your line
Local, not a franchise
Owner-operated. You get the person doing the work. 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.
Frequently asked questions — Forest Lake
How fast can you get to Forest Lake?
We typically respond same-day for drain calls in Forest Lake. Call 612-382-7397 in the morning for best odds of same-day service; we'll give you an honest ETA before we roll.
Do you serve every ZIP code in Forest Lake?
Yes — Forest Lake's primary ZIP code is 55025, and we cover it plus the surrounding community. Call to confirm your address.
What's the most common drain problem in Forest Lake?
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…