Serves the Whole House
All branch lines from toilets, tubs, sinks, and laundry tie into the main. A problem here can affect every fixture at once.
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Main Drain • Sewer • Root Removal
Stop Main Sewer Backups Before They Flood Your Basement.
Toilets gurgling, floor drain backing up, or sewage in the basement? Omaha Drain clears main sewer lines, removes roots, and shows you camera proof of what we find so you can choose the right fix with confidence.
Same-day & emergency mainline slots available 7 days a week.
Main Sewer Line 101
What Your Main Drain Does—and Why It Backs Up.
Your main drain (also called the main sewer line) is the pipe that carries every flush, shower, and load of laundry out of your home to the city sewer or septic tank. When it clogs, everything in the house backs up—usually at the lowest drain, like a basement floor drain or shower.
Why Main Drains Clog
Tree roots, heavy paper products, grease, scale, and pipe bellies or breaks are the most common mainline issues we see in the Omaha area.
Early Warning Signs
Gurgling toilets, slow floor drains, sewer smell, or multiple fixtures backing up at the same time are your cue to call before you get a full sewage backup.
Signs Your Main Sewer Line Needs Attention Now.
Ignoring mainline warning signs can turn a simple cleaning into a flooded basement and thousands in damage. If you’re seeing any of these, it’s time to act.
- Basement floor drain backing up when you run laundry, shower, or flush.
- Multiple fixtures clogging at once (toilets, tubs, and sinks all slow or backing up).
- Toilet gurgling when other drains are used.
- Sewer smell in the basement, mechanical room, or outside near the foundation.
- Frequent mainline clogs that keep coming back every few months.
How Our Main Drain Cleaning Process Works.
We don’t just poke a hole and hope for the best. Our TruTech-trained team follows a set process to restore flow, protect your home, and give you clear options.
1. Diagnose the Situation
Your tech will ask questions about what’s been happening, walk the home, and locate the best access point to the main line (floor drain, cleanout, or pulled toilet).
2. Protect Your Home
We lay down floor protection, wear shoe covers, and use containment to keep sewage and debris away from finished spaces.
3. Mechanically Clear the Main Line
Using professional-grade cable machines and cutting heads, we cut through roots, wipes, and heavy buildup to restore flow—not just poke a small hole in the clog.
4. Camera Inspection & Options
When needed, we run a sewer camera to confirm the line is open and identify any cracks, bellies, or breaks. You’ll see the footage and get repair options if there’s a bigger issue.
What If the Main Drain Keeps Clogging?
If we find serious damage with the camera—like collapsed sections, major bellies, or heavy scale—we’ll walk you through long-term solutions. You’ll always see the problem on video before deciding.
Descaling Old Cast Iron
For cast iron lines full of rust and scale, we can mechanically descale the pipe walls to smooth them out so waste doesn’t hang up and re-clog.
Hydro Jetting for Roots & Grease
Our high-pressure hydro jetter scours pipe walls and flushes out roots, grease, and sludge that a basic cable can miss.
Sewer Repair & Replacement
When the pipe is broken or collapsed, we’ll quote spot repairs, traditional replacement, or trenchless options so you can choose the right fix for your home and budget.
See What Omaha Homeowners Say About Our Main Drain Work.
Hundreds of Omaha-area homeowners trust us when their main sewer line backs up. Read real reviews from people who’ve been exactly where you are now.
Main Drain Cleaning FAQs.
How do I know if it’s my main drain or just one fixture?
If more than one fixture is affected—or if the lowest drain in the house (usually a basement floor drain) is backing up when you use water elsewhere—it’s usually the main sewer line. Isolated issues with a single sink or shower are more often a branch line problem.
Can you clear my main drain without a cleanout?
In many homes we can access the main through a pulled toilet or floor drain if there’s no exterior cleanout. Your technician will show you the best option based on your plumbing layout and explain any additional setup needed.
Will you show me camera footage of my sewer line?
Yes—when we run a camera, we’ll review the live footage with you and point out any roots, bellies, breaks, or offsets. In many cases we can also provide snapshots or video clips for your records or to share with insurance.
Do you offer preventative maintenance for main drains?
For lines with known root intrusion or aging pipes, we can set up regular cleaning or jetting schedules and discuss options to permanently solve the problem with repair or replacement when the time is right.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the greater Omaha metro, including Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Ralston, Elkhorn, Bennington, Gretna, Blair, Waterloo, Fremont, and surrounding communities.
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