According to recent reports, the average sewer repair Maple Grove, MN costs begin at $2,000 and can easily reach $15,000. Add to that the inconvenience, damage to one's yard and the need to have people in and out of your home while the sewer repair is being made and you have the ingredients for a less than wonderful time.

Fortunately, dealing with sewer repair does not have to be an encounter had by every homeowner, as there are precautions you can take to avoid the scenario referenced here. To keep your name off of the local sewer repair company's calendar, take some basic precautions that will help keep sewer repair issues at bay. These are simple actions but implementing them can have great benefits.

Be wary of using commercial products that claim to remove grease. While these products may move the buildup from one area of the pipes, it merely displaces it and moves it elsewhere.

Do not pour things like grease or oil down the drain. Let the liquid cool and form into a solid then dispose of it via the trash.

Like kitchen grease(s), do not pour things like cleaning fluids, anti-freeze, thinners of any kind, paints, solvents and other forms of oil based products down the drain. Check with your community sanitation department to find out how they recommend disposing of these items. Most municipalities have specific guidelines and locations regarding the disposal of these elements.

Despite the many products that are now available on the market that claim to be €flushable€, many sewer repair professionals recommend that one not use them as it is risky. Paper products such as paper towels, moist towelettes, handy wipes and sanitary items should not be flushed into the sewer lines. These are some of the biggest culprits of sewer damage.

Kitchen solids like veggie and fruit peels, rinds from melons, eggshells, bones and popcorn kernels should never be put down a drain. In fact, many professionals do not recommend putting these items in a garbage disposal either, as they do not always get broken down enough and can cause the drain to get clogged. These items are great compost, so do yourself a favor and put them in the compost pile rather than down your drain.

Be sure your showers, tubs and sinks are fitted with a basket or strainer to catch debris. Check them often and clear them as necessary. In the bathroom, take the time to check and pop up drains and remove any hair or other buildup that incurs from regular use.

Sewer repair is never something enjoyable, and seems to be necessary at the least convenient time. Do yourself a favor and use the precautionary measures listed here to keep problems a low risk.

However, should you live in the Maple Grove, MN area, and encounter the need for sewer repair, don't panic. Contact Gene's Water and Sewer Repair. Our professional sewer repair team will be happy to help you.