Drain Snaking Services in Minneapolis

Some clogs such as those that occur in your bathroom sink may cause a slight nuisance in your day. Other clogs such as those inside your main sewer line can cause pandemonium throughout your home. Gopher Sewer & Drain is your drain snaking expert, clearing tough clogs in any drain, large or small.

In-Home Drain Snaking Services

You can’t solve every clog with a plunger. That’s why we offer professional drain snaking services to remove tough clogs in both indoor and outdoor drains and pipes. We offer complete cleaning services for all of your household pipes and drains, including:

Main sewer lines
Bathtub and shower drains
Toilets
Bathroom sinks
Floor drains
Laundry drains
Indirect waste pipes
Kitchen sinks
Basement drains

Did you find that serious clog in the middle of the night? We’re open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve you best. Our equipment is up-to-date, including traditional cable snakes and commercial strength water jets for the toughest clogs. We also offer camera inspections to help diagnose issues deep within your pipes.

What Is Drain Snaking?

A drain snake, also known as an auger or plumbing snake, is a tool used to clean drains and pipes in and around your home. For example, we can typically alleviate clogs due to hair or grease in sinks and floor drains using a simple hand auger. Similar to a spring when rotated, the drain snake breaks up clogs and sends them down the drain where they belong.

When a clog is more serious, such as those resulting from tree roots growing through main sewer lines, we use heavy-duty, motor-driven drain snakes and/or water jets to clear the obstruction. Our team will assess your clog and use the right tools to get the job done.

Call Gopher Today For A Fast And Accurate Quote

Gopher Sewer & Drain in Minneapolis is here to help when you need us most. Since plumbing issues don’t happen when it’s most convenient, we offer estimates and reliable service 24/7. Whether you have an emergency drain clog or another plumbing concern, give us a call at 612-424-2205 or send us a message.

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What Our Customers Say

"Gopher Sewer & Drain for the win! Pedro got someone over to my house after business hours in less than 30-minutes. Eduardo went above and beyond working on my drain - three tries plus an attempt to locate a different option. He finally got through and fixed the problem! Really appreciated all interactions with this company.
Katie, Minneapolis, MN

"I called Pedro on a Friday night at 6pm during the Covid-19 pandemic with a floor drain backing up anytime water was used in my house. Miguel was at my house at 8am on Saturday morning and used an auger to clear my main sewer line. Pedro ended up having to come too because my house sits back from the street and they needed more than 100ft of cable to reach the clog. They were able to clear the line and replace the corroded cap in 2 hours and everything is draining great now. They were friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them for service in the Twin Cities and will call them again if I ever need service. It was cheaper than expected so that was great too. I'll be getting my line scoped later this summer and will be using GSD."
Dave, Minnetonka, MN

"Both Pedro and Miguel have come to our house! They are quick and explain what the problems are and solutions! When we have needed service they have come right away or scheduled a time that works for us. I would highly recommend them to anyone! I have found our plumber for life!
Katie, Newport, MN

"Miguel has been to our house multiple times over the years and each time is on time, helpful, and efficient. The first, in fact, was an emergency call on Thanksgiving. Prices are reasonable and you definitely get what you pay for. Strongly recommend for someone looking to avoid the big names and go with a local company.
Jon, Minneapolis, MN

“I called Gopher Sewer & Drain to clean out my clogged sewer. They came quickly and cleaned out over 3 lbs of tree roots. They were very careful of my carpet in my basement, cleaned up everything and took it all away. I will call them again when I have a problem.”
Nicole, Richfield, MN

FAQs on Drain Snaking Services

Can a drain snake break a pipe?

Drain snaking can present a risk for pipe damage, which is why it is important to have a professional perform the work. If your line is in good condition it is very unlikely that snaking the line would break it. However, if the line is cracked, separated, or quite old it could be further damaged by a cable. If your pipe was in poor condition to start with, drain snaking could reveal this issue and you would need to repair or replace the damaged line.

How much does it cost to have a plumber snake a drain?

Plumbers and drain cleaners are actually two separate fields - although both are trained and capable of performing drain cleaning. Plumbers are equipped to clear, repair and replace lines, while drain techs are trained in and focus on drain cleaning specifically. Drain techs also typically have a larger variety of tools and equipment to get the job done correctly and fully. Our pricing is dependent on the drain in question - visit our Pricing page for details.

How long does it take a plumber to snake a drain?

That depends on a few things. The severity of the clog, the tools and equipment used and the set up of the plumbing. Our company can get most drains cleaned within an hour.