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TPU Drain Service Services

Drain Cleaning

A slow or blocked drain has one job to do and isn't doing it. We find out why and clear it.

A clogged kitchen or bathroom drain is rarely just "slow." Grease, soap scum, hair, and years of buildup narrow a pipe until one more load finally stops it cold. We clear the line, not just the symptom.

What we actually do

We run a drain cleaning machine through the line to physically cut through and clear the blockage, rather than relying on chemical drain cleaners that can sit in standing water without reaching the real problem — or damage older pipe. If a simple clear doesn't hold, that's when a camera inspection earns its keep: seeing what's actually in the line beats guessing.

When it's worth calling

A drain that gurgles, backs up, or drains slower every week is telling you something before it fully stops. Catching it early is almost always a smaller job than waiting for a Saturday-night backup.

In Duluth? See drain cleaning and sewer service in Duluth, including the city's I&I program and what Duluth customers say.

On price: every job gets a real look before a number, so requesting your estimate is the fastest honest way to find out what yours costs.
Sewer camera monitor used to confirm a drain is fully clear
In Their Own Words

What Customers Say

4.9 rating of 102 reviews
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Sue Anderson12 days ago

Jeff got to my house very quick! Got everything unplugged very fast!

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David Hunt16 days ago

They made sure things drained properly and advised us on a more permanent solution to the Problem.

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Douglas Blom1 month ago

I have used Tim’s Pipes for a number of years and their service is timely and reliable. They have handled significant drain service jobs and have done so with highly competent technicians. I would highly recommend this company.

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Tracy Colclough1 month ago

TPU came and jetted our sewer line and did a fantastic job! They kept our basement clean and shared the video afterwards of the sewer line. Very conscientious and explained the issues with our sewer. Affordable service, highly recommend!

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Rich Miller2 months ago

Weekend drain plugged. They came 2hrs after I called Worked extremely hard to open
Nice gentleman did the work
Highly recommend.

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Jon Halverson3 months ago

Very good experience with Tim's drain cleaning very nice people too.

Questions

Drain Cleaning FAQs

01 Is a slow drain worth calling about, or should I wait until it's fully clogged?

Call sooner rather than later. A slow drain is usually a partial blockage getting worse, and it's a smaller job to clear now than after it backs up completely.

02 Do you use chemical drain cleaners?

Our primary method is mechanical — physically cutting through and clearing the line. That's more reliable on a real blockage and easier on older pipe than repeated chemical treatments.

03 How do I know if it's the drain or something further down the line?

If more than one fixture is backing up at once, or a cleared drain clogs again quickly, that usually points to the main line rather than one drain — worth a camera look before cleaning it again.

04 Do you offer same-day service?

Same-day service is available — call and we'll tell you honestly what today looks like.

Ready For A Drain That Actually Drains?

Tell us what's backed up and we'll get you a fast estimate.