West St. Paul sewer & drain cleaning done right the first time
West St. Paul requires a cleared, camera-inspected sewer lateral when a home changes hands — and root intrusion in mid-century clay pipe is what usually stands in the way. That's what we do: kitchen sinks, tubs, floor drains, main lines, and camera-guided diagnostics for West St. Paul homeowners and businesses.
The Maki Sewer and Drain service van, loaded and serving West St. Paul, MN.
The point-of-sale sewer inspection rule every West St. Paul seller runs into
West St. Paul won the League of Minnesota Cities' City of Excellence Award for its Inflow & Infiltration program — and that program has real teeth. City Code § 50.08 requires an inspection of the private sewer lateral before a property is sold or conveyed, and again when the city orders a street improvement project on your block.
Certificates of compliance last 25 years after a full line replacement or lining, 10 years after a spot repair. Non-compliance penalties run $50/month for owner-occupied single-family homes and $300/month for rental, commercial, industrial, and HOA properties.
Sources: West St. Paul City Code § 50.08
What we see in West St. Paul homes
West St. Paul sits in Dakota County, and it runs one of the most active inflow-and-infiltration programs in the metro — which means the condition of your sewer lateral is a matter of public record here in a way it isn't in most cities.
Housing stock: Homes here were built primarily in the 1950s and 1970s — a classic post-war inner-ring suburb, with a median age of housing well above the metro average.
Common pipe material: Mid-century construction means clay and cast iron are common in the older sections. The city's own ordinance language specifically anticipates root intrusion, joint degradation, mineral scaling, and misaligned joints in private laterals.
What we see most in West St. Paul: Root intrusion and joint degradation in aging clay laterals — the exact defects the city's point-of-sale inspection is written to catch.
Neighborhoods and areas we regularly work in: The Robert Street corridor, Delaware Avenue, Marie Avenue, and the residential blocks between them.
West St. Paul ZIP codes, by area
Here is how the West St. Paul ZIP codes we drive to line up on the map.
55118 also covers parts of Mendota Heights, Lilydale, and Sunfish Lake. If your West St. Paul address is not coming up, call 612-382-7397 — we serve the entire city and most surrounding communities.
What West St. Paul looks like from our van
Real photos from real service calls — we’re out here every week.
Who handles what in West St. Paul
Sewer service in West St. Paul is run by the city's own Sewer Department. Here is who to call for what, plus the ordinance that governs your side of the line.
Services for West St. Paul 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.
Delaware Avenue reconstruction moves ahead — CP 25-3
What's happening in West St. Paul right now
At the June 22, 2026 City Council meeting, the council held a public improvement hearing and authorized preparation of plans and specifications for the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project (CP 25-3), presented by City Engineer and Public Works Director Beckwith. The same meeting approved a Sewer Utility budget amendment for temporary staffing.
What this means for your drains
Street reconstruction in West St. Paul carries a consequence most homeowners don't see coming:
- Your inspection gets triggered — under § 50.08(H)(1)(b), a city-ordered street improvement project requires a private lateral inspection for properties on or adjacent to the project area. Being on the block is enough.
- Roots have to come out first — the ordinance requires a clearly televised line, and a root-packed lateral fails before the camera even goes in.
- Repairs under the roadway are still yours — § 50.08(L)(3) puts repairs on the property owner even when the defect sits under the street, though you can't excavate there without the City Engineer's permission.
If you're on or near Delaware Avenue, getting the line cleared and scoped ahead of the city's schedule puts you in front of it rather than reacting to a notice.
Call 612-382-7397 or book a camera inspection.
Source: City of West St. Paul — Council Minutes, June 22, 2026
Source: City of West St. Paul — Council Minutes, June 22, 2026 · Updated 2026-08-01
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
West St. Paul is inside our normal service window. If you call before mid-afternoon, most days we can be out today.
West St. Paul and the surrounding area
Sewer or drain problem in West St. Paul?
Tell us what is going on and we will follow up fast — usually same day.
Frequently asked questions — West St. Paul
How fast can you get to West St. Paul?
We typically respond same-day for drain calls in West St. Paul. 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 West St. Paul?
Yes — West St. Paul is served by ZIP code 55118, and we cover all of it plus the surrounding community. Call to confirm your address.
Does West St. Paul require a sewer inspection before selling a house?
Yes. West St. Paul City Code § 50.08 requires an inspection of your private sewer lateral before a property is offered for sale or conveyance, unless a valid certificate of compliance is still in force. The ordinance also requires the owner to clear the line of root intrusions and blockages first, so the lateral can be clearly televised from the building to the city main. Certificates last 25 years after a full replacement or lining, and 10 years after a spot repair. If a seller can't complete repairs before closing, the buyer can sign a written acknowledgment assuming responsibility within one year.