# Sewer & Drain Cleaning in St. Louis City

> Sewer and drain cleaning in St. Louis City — Soulard, Tower Grove, The Hill, Dogtown and more. Roots cleared from old clay laterals; camera follow-up.

Canonical: https://stldrain.com/blog/st-louis-sewer-drain-cleaning
Last updated: 2026-10-26

St. Louis City, MO

A brick house in Soulard, Tower Grove or Bevo Mill may be more than a century old, and its sewer lateral often is too. When that line backs up into the basement, we cable it with our sewer auger to cut through roots and debris and get it draining again.

## Local conditions in St. Louis

Original clay tile laterals are common in the city's late-1800s and early-1900s homes. Mature street trees send roots into those joints, and over time the roots become the clog.

Tight lots and alley access are part of working in neighborhoods like Lafayette Square, Dogtown and The Hill. We plan the job around how the house and cleanout can be reached.

Your lateral is your line up to the public sewer, which in the city is run by MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District) and includes older combined sewers. After cleaning, a camera look can show whether the problem is roots, a break, or something further down the line.

## Areas we serve nearby

- Soulard
- Tower Grove
- The Hill
- Dogtown
- Lafayette Square
- Central West End
- Bevo Mill
- Carondelet

## Diagnose first

You see camera video of the problem, we locate and map the problem spots, and you get a written quote before any work.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do you clean sewer lines in Soulard, Tower Grove and The Hill?

Yes. We work across St. Louis City, including Soulard, Tower Grove, The Hill, Dogtown, Lafayette Square, the Central West End, Bevo Mill and Carondelet.

### Why does my basement drain back up when it rains?

Heavy rain puts more water through the system, and a partly blocked lateral can't keep up. Cleaning the line and a camera check can show what's restricting it.

### Do you take emergency calls in the city?

We take emergency calls. If you have a backup, call 636-978-3478.

## Contact

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| --- | --- |
| Phone | [636-978-3478](tel:6369783478) |
| Address | 852 Lone Star Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366 |
| Pricing | No posted prices — call for a free quote |

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