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Milwaukee County · Drain & sewer
Drain Cleaning in Milwaukee County, WI
Right from our Greenfield-area shop.
When a basement floor drain gurgles or the main line backs up, Discount Drain & Sewer heads out to homes and businesses across Milwaukee County, at any hour.
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Based in the county
Our shop is in the Greenfield area, so Milwaukee, West Allis and Greendale are practically next door.
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Camera, not guesswork
An HD sewer camera shows whether roots, a crack or a sag is the culprit before any repair.
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Price first
No inflated pricing and no upsells. You approve the number before work begins.
Old houses, older laterals
Milwaukee's housing runs old. Census figures put roughly a third of the city's homes in the pre-1940 category, and sewer laterals from that era were commonly laid in clay tile or cast iron. Joints that have sat underground for most of a century give roots, grit and grease plenty of places to catch.
The lateral is the pipe that carries everything from your house to the public sewer in the street. MMSD describes it as the property owner's section of the system, and Wauwatosa states the rule plainly: homeowners are responsible for the lateral up to and including the connection to the city main.
In practice that means a familiar sequence. Tosa crews check the city line, and if the city line is open, the blockage is in the lateral or the house plumbing and needs a plumber at the owner's cost. That is the call we take.
Combined sewers and summer storms
About 6% of MMSD's service area, all of it inside the City of Milwaukee and the Village of Shorewood, uses combined sewers that carry stormwater and sewage in one pipe. Shorewood reports that roughly 60% of the village is served this way and warns that long or intense rain can overwhelm the system and cause basement backups.
The county saw the worst case on July 22, 2010. The National Weather Service recorded 5 to 9 inches of rain in parts of Milwaukee County over 24 hours, and the city fielded at least 2,000 calls about sewage backing into basements.
Nobody can stop a storm like that, but your own lateral does not have to make it worse. A line narrowed by roots or sludge drains slowly even on a dry day, so clearing it and the floor drain ahead of the rainy season gives wastewater a better path out.
What we do most around Milwaukee County
Most calls from Milwaukee, Cudahy, Franklin and the rest of the county fall into a handful of patterns. Bathrooms collect hair and soap scum, kitchen lines collect grease and food, and over months those deposits harden until water barely moves.
✓ Main sewer line cleaning with cable machines and root-cutting heads
✓ Basement floor drain cleaning in older homes and duplexes
✓ Emergency sewer backup service, nights and weekends included
✓ HD camera inspection to locate roots, cracks and offset joints
✓ Spot repairs on damaged sections of sewer line
✓ Snaking for sinks, tubs, showers and toilets
✓ Leak repair, water heaters and fixtures by licensed plumbers
Supply side or drain side?
Nearly every plumbing headache in a Milwaukee County home lands in one of two buckets. The supply side brings fresh water in through pipes, valves and fixtures, and when it fails you notice low pressure, a drip under the sink or no water at all.
The drain side carries wastewater, debris and everything you flush or rinse away. Trouble there shows up as slow sinks, gurgling toilets or water rising through a basement floor drain after a storm.
Knowing which side is acting up helps you describe the problem when you call, and that shortens the visit. We handle both, so you do not need one company for the leak and another for the clog.
For homeowners, landlords and businesses
A family with one bathroom, a landlord with rentals in several suburbs and a restaurant that cannot open with a flooded floor drain all need the same thing: a clear diagnosis in plain language and a fix that holds.
Our routine never changes. We assess the drain system, pick the method that suits that particular blockage, clear it, and then run water to confirm the line flows freely before we pack up. Customers often mention Rick by name in their Google reviews, and that steady, explain-it-first approach is a big part of why.
Need help now?
Open 24/7. Upfront prices.
Call or text a photo of the problem. We'll tell you what it is and what it costs before any work starts.
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Drain & sewer services for Milwaukee County
Sewer drain cleaning
Cable machines clear main lines from the basement or outdoor cleanout so the whole house drains again.
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Sewer backup emergencies
Water or sewage coming up through a floor drain? We answer around the clock and get the line open.
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Root intrusion removal
Root-cutting heads open clay and cast iron laterals, and treatment slows how quickly roots grow back.
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Sewer camera inspection
See cracks, roots and sags on video and decide on a repair without digging blind.
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Floor drain cleaning
Basement and commercial floor drains cleared of silt, lint and grease that cause slow drains and odors.
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Plumbing repairs
Leaks, broken pipes, water heaters, toilets and disposals handled by licensed plumbers.
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How it works
Flowing again in three steps.
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Tell us the symptoms
Call or text (414) 467-3437 and describe which drains are slow, where water is backing up and when it started.
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Inspect and quote
We find the blockage, run the camera if needed and give you an upfront estimate.
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Clear and verify
Once you approve, we clear the line and run water to prove it drains.
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
Who is responsible for my sewer lateral in Milwaukee County?
MMSD describes the lateral, the pipe from your house to the public sewer, as the property owner's section. Wauwatosa, for one, holds homeowners responsible up to and including the connection at the main. Rules differ by municipality, so check with yours if the trouble seems to be near the street.
Why does my basement floor drain back up when it rains hard?
Heavy rain fills the public sewers, and a lateral already narrowed by roots or sludge cannot empty fast enough. In the combined-sewer parts of Milwaukee and Shorewood, storm runoff and sewage share the same pipes, which adds even more load. Cleaning the lateral and floor drain is the first step we recommend.
Do you come out to Shorewood and Whitefish Bay?
Yes. Along with the North Shore villages of Shorewood and Whitefish Bay, we cover Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Greendale, Oak Creek, Franklin and Cudahy.
Will I know the price before you start?
Always. We explain what we found, what we recommend and what it costs, and nothing starts until you say yes. You will not get padded pricing or a pitch for extras you do not need.
Is a camera inspection worth it?
Often, yes. Video of the inside of the line shows whether you need a cleaning, root removal or a spot repair, so you are not paying to dig where nothing is wrong. We are happy to show you the footage.
What should I ask before hiring a drain company in Milwaukee County?
Ask whether they serve your municipality, whether they answer after hours and whether they handle both fixture clogs and main sewer lines. Also ask if they will explain the problem and the price in plain terms before starting. We are happy to answer all four on the first call.
Need it fixed now?
Call now for fast, reliable drain & sewer service.
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