Main Sewer Line Cleaning

What is a Main Sewer Line?

Your main sewer line is the underground piping of your sewer system that goes from the house to the street or septic tank. If your main sewer line is plugged your drains inside your home will backup.

At Metro Home and Drain we understand this is an absolute emergency.

Contact us now at (612) 991-3261.

Causes of main sewer line clogs

Typical main line sewer clogs consist of tree roots growing inside the line, grease buildup, improper installation, and line failure (collapse). Tree roots remain the most common. If you’re having trouble with your drains call now before it’s too late!

Cleaning your main sewer line with a Sewer Snake

Often main sewer lines are cleaned with “sewer snakes” that are good at getting a line to drain again. These machines use a metal cable with cutting tips attached. They cut, grind and scrape their way through a clog. The largest of these machines have different tips for use on a variety of clogs.

Cleaning your main line with a Sewer Jetter

Depending on the reason for your main line clog the only effective solution may be sewer jetting.