Sewer Back-ups
- Prevention tips https://www.hubinternational.com/blog/2017/07/six-sewer-backup-prevention-tips/
- City of Duluth offers grants to homeowners in order to install sump pumps, remove traps in the sewer line, and to cover lateral line replacement https://duluthmn.gov/public-works-utilities/utilities/sanitary-sewer/
- City of Proctor https://proctormn.gov/sewer-service-2/ does not have any funding sources available. The City of Proctor does require camera footage of the sewer line at time of sale and possible replacement depending on camera footage at the seller’s expense.
- City of Cloquet has grant funding available https://www.cloquetmn.gov/departments/community-development/i-i-program
- City of Two Harbors https://www.twoharborsmn.gov/city_departments/departments_m_-_t/sewer.php
- City of Grand Marias (218) 387-1848 https://www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/remote
Water In Basement
- Inspect where the water is coming from
- Sump pump might need to be replaced
- Water from floor drain will require a plumber
- Moisture on walls comes from your grading, slope of the ground outside your home
- Leaks from cracks and pipe penetration
- This companies’ website explains problem areas, how to maintain your sump pump, and ways to waterproof your basement including videos. We do not have an opinion on work that this company can be hired to do: https://www.safebasements.com/basement-waterproofing.html
