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Time for the Twin Cities to Check Sewer Lines

The winter months were brutal and there still may be a few blasts of winter left in the forecast. However, it is now spring and that means it is time to have sewer lines checked. There was a lot of freezing and thawing happening during the deep freezes that were experienced throughout Minneapolis and St…. Read more »

Minnesota Pipes are Feeling the Effects of the Arctic Blast

The temperatures in Minnesota have been rather brutal. Wind chills have approached the -50s at times with temperatures as low as -25 and, while many homeowners have pipes in their homes that are outfitted to endure the Minnesota winters, the very low temperatures that were seen in January have taken their toll. In fact, the… Read more »

Frozen Drains in Minneapolis Create Major Headaches

If you have found yourself chopping ice from drains lately, you are not alone. Brainerd is no exception as employees from the Street and Sewer Department found themselves having to chop ice away from storm drains to avoid even bigger problems. Frozen storm drains are among many issues that are occurring throughout the Twin Cities… Read more »

The Dos and Don’ts of Drain Cleaning in Minneapolis

Cleaning out drains may seem like a very simple thing. You simply snake the drain and you’re done, right? Well, not always. It is true that there are times that cleaning out a drain is simple, but it is risky because one wrong move could damage the drain pipe. Other times, the task of drain… Read more »

Minneapolis Drain Cleaning vs. Do it Yourself

Everyone at some point experiences a stopped up sink or toilet. Sometimes all it takes is a plunger and other times the plunger or the hardware store plumbing snake will not work. Unfortunately, plumbing issues can get a little complicated. Some of the more adventurous types will try doing it themselves and go to a… Read more »

Minneapolis Sewer Cleaning: Side Sewer Cleanout

Most individuals do not know what it means to have a “cleanout for your side sewer.” This is something that many business owners and homeowners do not give a lot of thought to until the side sewer line backs up and needs to be cleaned out. Sewer line backups typically cause the toilet to overflow… Read more »