Seasonal Drain Care for Minnesota Properties

Minnesota seasons put different stress on drains. In fall, leaves and debris collect in catch basins and area drains. In spring, snowmelt needs somewhere to go, and a blocked drain means pooling water. In winter, water that cannot drain can freeze at the same low spot each time.

Outdoors, walk your property before leaf season and after the first big melt and look for standing water. Cleaning options are covered on the storm drain and catch basin cleaning page. Remember that private drains are usually the owner's responsibility, while street inlets belong to the city.

Indoors, slow drains after heavy watering or rain can point to roots in a sewer line, which is explained under root intrusion removal. If a main line backs up, call a local hydro jetting service in Minnetonka right away rather than waiting for the next storm.