Como Park Sewer handles frozen sewer line repair and freeze-cracked pipe replacement for homeowners in St. Paul, MN. We run same-day service all winter, and most thawing jobs are done within 2 to 4 hours of your call. If your drains quit during a cold snap, call right away, before the ice expands and splits the pipe.
What We Do
We locate the frozen section of your sewer line, then thaw it with hot water jetting equipment that melts the ice plug without damaging the pipe. Once water is flowing again, we run a sewer camera through the line to look for cracks the ice left behind. If we find a freeze-cracked section, we dig down and replace just that stretch of pipe. You get a clear, flowing line, a video record of its condition, and advice on keeping it from freezing again.
How It Works
- You call, and we ask a few questions to confirm the line is frozen and not just clogged.
- A technician arrives, usually the same day in winter, and locates the ice blockage.
- We thaw the line with heated water jetting until full flow returns.
- We run a camera through the pipe to check for freeze cracks.
- If the pipe is cracked, we give you a fixed repair quote on the spot before any digging starts.
Local St. Paul Context
St. Paul code requires sewer lines to sit below the 54-inch frost line, but many older homes here have sections that run shallower than that. During sub-zero Twin Cities cold snaps, frost can reach those shallow runs and freeze the wastewater inside. That is why most of the frozen lines we see are in houses built before modern depth rules.
What It Costs
Thawing a frozen line usually runs $300 to $700, depending on how deep the ice plug sits. If the pipe cracked and a section needs replacement, expect $2,000 to $6,000 for a typical spot repair. For a full breakdown of repair pricing in our area, see the full St. Paul cost guide.
Related Services in St. Paul
A sewer camera inspection tells you whether the freeze left any damage behind, and our emergency sewer service covers backups that cannot wait until morning.
Book Frozen and Freeze-Cracked Sewer Line Repair in St. Paul
If your sewer line is frozen or you suspect a freeze crack, call Como Park Sewer at +1-651-369-8111. We serve St. Paul and the east metro, including older lakeside homes in White Bear Lake where shallow lines freeze most often. One call gets a technician moving and your drains flowing again.