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Kent's PlumbingSaint Paul, MNAnswered 24/7(651) 215-2087

Sewer line and sump pump repair in Dakota County, MN

Just across the river from Saint Paul, northern Dakota County mixes older river towns like South St. Paul with the bigger postwar and newer suburbs of Eagan and Inver Grove Heights.

The short answer

We serve the northern part of Dakota County, including West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights and Eagan. Older homes near the river have aging sewer laterals and cast iron drains, while newer suburbs have sump pumps, ejector pumps and water heaters coming due. Hastings is the county seat. Our phone is answered 24/7.

River towns with older sewer lines

South St. Paul and West St. Paul grew up early alongside the city, and many homes there date from the early to mid 1900s. Their sewer laterals are often clay or cast iron, and tree roots and settling soil cause slow drains and backups. Basement floor drains are usually the first place trouble shows.

We clear these lines, run a camera to see roots, offsets or breaks and explain the repair options. For homes on sloped streets running down toward the river, trenchless replacement can save driveways and retaining walls. You'll see the footage before you decide anything.

Homes in Dakota County

Suburban basements in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights

Eagan and Inver Grove Heights boomed from the 1970s onward, and many homes have finished basements with sump pits and sometimes a basement bathroom on an ejector pump. Pumps installed when the house was built wear out, and the first warning is often water on the floor after heavy rain.

We replace sump pumps, add battery backups with alarms and service sewage ejector pumps. Where a basement bathroom is planned, we lay out the rough-in, venting and pump system. A quick spring test of your sump pump can save you a lot of trouble later in the season.

Water heaters and hard water south of the river

Many homes across northern Dakota County are on their second or third water heater. Hard water in parts of the county speeds up sediment buildup, so tanks rumble and lose capacity. Some homeowners also move to tankless units to save space in a finished basement.

We repair and replace tank and tankless water heaters, flush tanks and replace anode rods, and pull the permit for installations. Mendota Heights and West St. Paul are a short trip across the river from our Lowertown office. Call (651) 215-2087 and we'll head your way.

What shapes plumbing in Dakota County

The homes
Prewar river town homes, postwar ramblers and 1970s to 2000s suburban houses
Around here
Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul near the Mississippi
Most common call
Aging sewer laterals near the river and sump pumps in newer suburban basements

Plumbing questions from Dakota County

Which Dakota County cities do you serve?

We focus on northern Dakota County, closest to Saint Paul: West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights and Eagan. If you're farther south, call and ask. Our phone is answered 24/7, and we'll tell you honestly whether we can reach you quickly.

Why does my Dakota County basement floor drain back up after storms?

Heavy rain can overload older sewer laterals, especially in river towns with clay or cast iron pipe. Roots, offsets and sags make it worse. We clear and inspect the line, then recommend repairs or a backwater valve if your Dakota County home needs it.

Can you install a tankless water heater in a Dakota County home?

Yes. We check your gas line size, venting route and water quality first, since hard water can affect tankless units. If your home is a good fit, we install the unit, pull the permit and show you how to maintain it.

Plumbing trouble in Dakota County? Call now

A real person picks up at any hour. Tell us what you are seeing, and we will tell you what happens next and roughly what it costs.

(651) 215-2087
Phone
Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Office
289 E 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Headquarters
50666 229th Ave, Bemidji, MN 56601
Coverage
Saint Paul and the east metro, see all areas
Call (651) 215-2087