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Drain & sewer cleaning · Milwaukee area
Drain & Sewer Cleaning in Milwaukee
Flowing again, priced fair.
Slow drains, a backed-up basement floor drain or a main line full of roots: we clear the blockage, show you what caused it and give you an upfront estimate before any work starts. Open 24/7.
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Upfront estimates
You hear the price before we start. No inflated pricing and no upsells you don't need.
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Open 24/7
Nights, weekends and holidays. Sewer backups don't wait for business hours, and neither do we.
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See the problem
HD camera inspection shows roots, cracks and buildup inside the line without digging up your yard.
What drain & sewer cleaning actually covers
Plumbing brings clean water into a building. Drain and sewer work handles everything going the other way: the sink, tub, toilet and floor drains, the branch lines behind your walls and the main sewer line that carries wastewater out to the street.
When any part of that path narrows or stops, water has nowhere to go but back up. Grease, soap scum, hair, food waste, sediment and tree roots all build up over time, and a drain that is a little slow today can become a full blockage or a sewage backup next month.
Discount Drain & Sewer Cleaning works on both homes and businesses across Milwaukee County, Waukesha County and northeast Racine County, from a single kitchen sink to the main line serving a whole building.
Signs the problem is in your main sewer line
One slow sink is usually a local clog. When several fixtures act up at once, the blockage is more likely further down, in the main line every drain shares. Watch for these warning signs:
If you notice more than one of these, stop running water where you can and call before the problem reaches the basement floor. Catching a main-line clog early usually means an easier clearing and less cleanup.
✓ Two or more drains running slow at the same time
✓ Water coming up through a basement floor drain
✓ Toilets bubbling or gurgling when a sink or tub drains
✓ Sewage odors inside the house or near the cleanout
✓ Clogs that come back a few weeks after clearing
✓ Standing water around a storm drain or catch basin
✓ Water backing up when the washing machine empties
Snake first, camera when it matters
Most household clogs clear with drain snaking. Our professional electric snakes work in sinks, tubs, showers, toilets and main lines, and they are the right first step for the majority of residential and light commercial blockages.
For main lines, we run a cable machine fitted with the right cutting head for the job, whether that is grease, debris or roots. Once the line is open, we confirm it is flowing properly before we pack up.
If a clog keeps returning, or we suspect a crack, sag or broken section, an HD sewer camera inspection takes the guesswork out. You see the same footage we do, so you know exactly what is in the line before you spend anything on a repair. When the camera shows a damaged section, we can often handle it with a spot repair instead of disturbing the whole yard.
Roots, storm water & basement floor drains
Tree and shrub roots are one of the leading causes of sewer backups in older Milwaukee-area neighborhoods. Roots find their way into small gaps at pipe joints, then grow into a mat that catches everything flowing past. We cut them out with root-cutting heads and can treat the line to slow regrowth.
Basement floor drains take a beating too. Laundry lint, sediment and soap scum settle in the trap and the line beneath it, and a blocked floor drain is often the first place a main-line backup shows up. We clear floor drains in basements, laundry rooms, garages and commercial spaces.
Outside, storm drains and catch basins fill with leaves, sediment and debris. Heavy rain and spring thaws then have nowhere to go, which means yard flooding and water pushing toward the foundation. We clean storm drains and catch basins for homes and commercial properties.
Honest answers on every drain call
Our goal is simple: find the real cause, clear the line properly and tell you plainly what is going on. Whether the fix is a quick snaking, a camera inspection or a sewer line repair, we help you choose the service that fits the problem, not the most expensive one.
We also want you to understand your own system. After the work is done, we explain what we found, what caused it and what you can do to keep it from coming back, whether that means keeping grease out of the kitchen sink, scheduling regular root maintenance or keeping a floor drain trap clear.
Our licensed plumbers give upfront estimates before work starts. Customers often mention Rick by name in our 5.0-star Google reviews, and we speak Spanish too.
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Drain & sewer services we handle
Sewer drain cleaning
Main line clearing for homes and businesses, removing grease, debris and roots so wastewater flows freely to the street again.
Sewer backup service
Around-the-clock help when sewage comes up through floor drains or toilets. We clear the blockage and find what caused it.
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Floor drain cleaning
Basement, laundry room, garage and commercial floor drains cleared of sediment, lint and soap scum before they back up.
Drain snaking
Professional electric snakes for sinks, tubs, showers, toilets and main lines. The right first step for most clogs.
HD sewer camera inspection
A high-definition camera locates clogs, roots and cracks without digging, so you know the problem before any repair.
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Sewer line repair
Spot repairs for cracked, broken or deteriorating sections, pinpointed by camera so we fix only what needs fixing.
Root intrusion removal
Root-cutting heads clear roots from sewer and drain lines, with treatment available to slow future regrowth.
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Storm drains & catch basins
Debris and sediment cleared from storm drains and catch basins to keep rain and snowmelt moving away from your property.
How it works
Flowing again in three steps.
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Call or text us
Reach us at (414) 467-3437 any time, day or night. Tell us which drains are acting up and when it started.
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Diagnose & estimate
We find the blockage, use the camera when needed and give you an upfront estimate before starting.
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Clear & confirm
We clear the line, confirm it drains properly and explain what caused the problem and how to prevent it.
Reviews
What Milwaukee neighbors say
Rick was absolutely great to work with! Very professional, knowledgeable, honest, and affordable. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure the job was done properly. His pricing was very reasonable, and he was friendly, respectful, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. It’s not easy to find someone who provides quality service at a fair price. I highly recommend Rick to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy plumber!
Called them for an emergency and they showed up fast, were professional, and fixed it right the first time. Fair pricing and the tech was super helpful. Highly recommend!!!
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is the difference between drain snaking and sewer drain cleaning?
Drain snaking usually targets a single fixture, like a sink, tub or toilet, and clears the clog close to where it formed. Sewer drain cleaning works on the main line that every drain in the building empties into. If several fixtures are slow at once, the main line is the likely culprit.
When do I need a sewer camera inspection?
A camera inspection makes sense when clogs keep coming back, when you suspect roots, or before you agree to any sewer line repair. The HD camera shows cracks, offsets, roots and buildup without digging. You get a clear diagnosis first, then decide on next steps.
Can tree roots be removed from a sewer line without digging?
In most cases, yes. We use root-cutting heads on a cable machine to cut roots out from the inside of the pipe, then can treat the line to slow regrowth. If the camera shows the pipe itself is broken where the roots got in, we will talk with you about a spot repair.
What should I do if sewage is backing up into my basement?
Stop running water in the house, including toilets, showers, the dishwasher and the washing machine, since every gallon adds to the backup. Keep kids and pets away from the affected area. Then call or text us at (414) 467-3437; we are open 24/7, including holidays.
Why does my floor drain back up when the washing machine drains?
A washing machine pushes a lot of water at once. If the floor drain trap or the line below it is partly blocked by lint and sediment, or the main line is restricted, that surge has nowhere to go but up. Cleaning the floor drain and checking the main line usually solves it.
Which areas do you serve for drain and sewer cleaning?
We cover Milwaukee County, including Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield and Oak Creek, plus Waukesha County communities such as Brookfield, New Berlin and Menomonee Falls. We also serve northeast Racine County, including the City of Racine.
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