Clogged Drains & Sewer Cleaning in Howard and Ashwaubenon WI

Howard on the north side of Green Bay and Ashwaubenon on the west side are mostly village-sewer neighborhoods: subdivisions from the '60s through today, plenty of mature trees, and finished basements with floor drains. When a main line or kitchen drain plugs, Straight Flush Sewer LLC comes down US-41 from our shop at 450 Maple St, Peshtigo, WI 54157 to clear it. Open 24 hours for emergency sewer and drain cleaning.

Is it your line or the village's?

Before anyone runs a cable, it helps to know whose pipe is plugged. In both villages, the pipe from your house to the main (the building sewer or lateral) is generally the owner's to maintain. Ashwaubenon's Water & Sewer Utility spells it out: a clog, leak, or break between the house and the property line is the owner's responsibility, and from the property line to the main it's the utility's. Howard's Sewer and Water Department maintains the public mains.

• Only your house is backing up, and the lowest drain (usually the basement floor drain) fills when you run water upstairs: that points to your lateral. That's the line we clear.
• Neighbors are backing up too, or it started during a heavy rain: call your village utility first so they can check the main.
• Not sure? Call us at (715) 732-0909 and describe what's happening. We'll tell you honestly whether it sounds like your line.

What we clear in Howard and Ashwaubenon

• Main sewer laterals from the basement cleanout to the street
• Basement floor drains, laundry lines, and utility sinks
• Kitchen sink lines packed with grease from holiday cooking
• Tub and shower lines slowed by hair and soap buildup
• Root-invaded laterals under older lots with big maples and ash trees (see Green Bay root removal)
• Lines on rural lots past the edge of village sewer that run to a septic or holding tank (see septic line cleaning)

How a call goes

1. You call (715) 732-0909 and tell us which drains are slow or backing up.
2. We give you a price range and an arrival window before we head down.
3. We clear the line from a cleanout with a cable machine for a local clog, or with hydro jetting when grease, scale, or roots coat the pipe.
4. If the clog keeps coming back, we run a sewer camera so you can see roots, a sag, or a broken joint for yourself.
5. If the camera shows the pipe itself is failing, we explain the options plainly. Repairs that need a licensed plumber or excavator get referred out. See sewer line problems and repair options.

After a backup: two things worth asking about

Ashwaubenon's utility encourages residents to look into two safeguards against sewer backups: homeowners insurance that covers sanitary sewer backup (often a separate rider), and a backwater valve on the building sewer. We clean lines; we don't install valves. A licensed plumber can tell you whether one fits your house. If your line has backed up more than once, a camera inspection is a good first step before spending money on either.

Transparent pricing

Simple clogs typically range from $250 – $450. Hydro jetting usually starts around $700 and above, depending on the length of the line and how packed it is. You hear the number before we start.

Nearby Green Bay metro pages

Clogged drains Green Bay · Drain cleaning Green Bay · De Pere · Suamico · Oconto. Our home base is Peshtigo, and we stay within about 90 minutes of it.

Frequently asked questions

Do you really come down to Howard and Ashwaubenon from Peshtigo?

Yes. Howard, Ashwaubenon, and the rest of the Green Bay metro are in our regular service area. Call (715) 732-0909 and we'll give you an arrival window.

My floor drain backed up but the upstairs drains seem fine. What does that mean?

The basement floor drain is usually the lowest opening on the line, so it's the first place water shows up when the main lateral is plugged. Stop running water and call. If neighbors are backing up too, call your village utility as well.

Who pays to clear my sewer lateral?

In Ashwaubenon, the village says the lateral from the house to the property line is the owner's responsibility, and the utility handles the property line to the main. In Howard, the village maintains the public mains. Check with your utility for your situation.

Can you camera my line before I buy a house in Howard?

Yes. A camera inspection shows roots, sags, and broken joints in the lateral before closing. See our Green Bay camera inspection page.

What does it cost?

Simple clogs are usually $250–$450. Hydro jetting typically starts around $700 and up. We quote before we start.

Straight Flush Sewer LLC • In business since 1999 • 450 Maple St, Peshtigo, WI 54157 • (715) 732-0909