Start with the affected drains
One slow sink or toilet may be a fixture or branch clog. Several slow fixtures or sewage at the lowest drain points more strongly to the building drain or service line.
Cleaning, inspection, or repair
Cleaning can restore flow when roots, grease, or debris block the line. Repeat backups or visible defects call for camera findings that locate the problem before a focused repair or replacement is selected.
When the public/private boundary is unclear
Faribault publishes a sanitary-sewer contact path. Use it to confirm the current public-system boundary when the blockage location is unclear rather than assuming who is responsible for the work.
Before excavation
Minnesota requires advance utility-location notice through Gopher State One Call before excavation. The estimate should also identify permits, access, restoration, and any work near the public connection.
Sources
- Faribault sanitary sewer information — City sanitary-sewer contact and service-line information.
- Minnesota 811 / Gopher State One Call — State utility-location requirements before excavation.