Plumbing & Sewer Services in Madison Heights, MI
Your Warren plumber is right across Dequindre. Camera-first drain cleaning, sewer repair and no-dig trenchless lining for Madison Heights homes, rentals and businesses.
Bison Plumbing serves all of Madison Heights, ZIP 48071, from our shop at 25780 Ryan Rd in Warren. We're the same family-owned crew that has worked these streets since 1998. Most Madison Heights homes were built in the 1950s, so many still run their original clay or cast-iron sewer laterals, now 65 years old or more.
That's why every major job starts the same way. We run a camera, show you the footage, and quote the fix that matches what's actually in the pipe. Often that's trenchless sewer repair that leaves your yard and driveway alone.
- Michigan LARA licensed plumbers
- Family-owned in Warren since 1998
- 4.9★ from 3,500+ Google reviews
- Camera inspection before every major job
- Service Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00
- APSTA certified pipe lining installers
Why Madison Heights Sewer Lines Fail the Way They Do
Madison Heights grew fast after it became a city in 1955. The typical house here was built in 1957, and the typical apartment building in 1972. That build-out shapes almost every call we take in 48071: aging pipe materials, mature trees, and a regional sewer system that gets tested hard in heavy rain.
Bison camera footage
1950s Ranches and Bungalows: Original Clay Laterals
Clay tile laterals from this era are joined every few feet. After 65+ years those joints shift and open, and tree roots find them. The result is a slow drain that comes back weeks after snaking. A camera shows whether you have a few root-packed joints or a line that needs lining.
Cast-iron scale · Warren job
Cast-Iron Drains Under the Slab and in the Basement
Many homes pair a clay lateral with cast-iron drains inside. Cast iron scales up from the inside and narrows the pipe until grease and paper catch on the rough walls. Hydro jetting scours it back to the pipe wall. Badly corroded sections get lined or replaced.
Partial collapse · Warren job
1960s–70s Apartments and Shared Stacks
About 35% of Madison Heights homes are rentals, and many sit in multi-unit buildings on shared stacks and mains. One blockage can back up several units at once, and aging cast iron can crack or partially collapse. We camera the main, clear it, and document its condition for the owner.
Heavy Rain, the Kuhn Basin and Basement Backups
The George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin sits right here in Madison Heights, between John R and Dequindre. During big storms it handles combined sewage from 14 south Oakland County communities. The August 2014 storm showed how fast the regional system can be overwhelmed, with basement flooding across south Oakland County.
You can't control the regional system, but you can control your side of it. Keep your lateral free of root blockages and sags, keep your sump pump working, and book a camera check after any backup so you know whether it started in your line.
Plumbing & Sewer Services in Madison Heights
Every service below is available across 48071, and you get written pricing before any work starts.
Belly holding water, found on cameraSewer Camera Inspection
$135Our Picote HD camera shows exactly what's in your line, whether roots, scale, sags or breaks, and you keep the footage. It's the first step before any major repair.
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Root mass pulled from a sewer lineDrain Cleaning
$99 + $65 service chargeWe clear branch and main lines, from slow tubs and floor drains to full main backups. On clay laterals we cut the roots and recommend a camera pass so the clog doesn't quietly come back.
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Same Warren line after jettingHydro Jetting
$1,150 residentialHigh-pressure water scours scale, grease and root fines from the full pipe wall, instead of punching a hole through the middle. It's the right call for scaled cast iron and lines that clog on repeat.
Residential hydro jetting →
CIPP lining rig on a no-dig repairSewer Repair & Trenchless Lining
From $2,800CIPP lining builds a new pipe inside the old one through existing access, with no trench across your lawn or driveway. Our installers are APSTA certified. We excavate only when a line has collapsed.
Trenchless sewer repair →
Backflow preventer assemblyBackflow Testing
Test, repair & certifyWe test and certify backflow assemblies for Madison Heights homes with irrigation systems and for local businesses. We also repair failed devices and handle the paperwork for you.
Backflow testing →Not sure which one you need?
Tell us what's happening, whether that's slow drains, gurgling or a basement backup, and we'll tell you where to start. Usually that's a camera.
Call (248) 247-7707Prices are starting points. You get a written quote before work begins.
Pre-Purchase Sewer Inspection in Madison Heights
A typical Madison Heights home is valued around $199,000, and it may sit on a sewer lateral that's 65 years old. A standard home inspection doesn't look inside that pipe. Our pre-purchase camera inspection does.
The footage gives you a clear answer before closing: either a clean pass, or a repair you can negotiate into the price instead of paying for it after you move in.
Pre-purchase sewer inspection →
Landlords, Rentals & Small Commercial on John R and Dequindre
Roughly a third of Madison Heights homes are rented, so many of our calls come from owners and property managers rather than the person standing at the sink. We make those calls easier. You get camera footage and a written condition report for your records, clear pricing before work, and scheduled jetting for buildings that clog on repeat.
For restaurants, retail and light commercial along John R, Dequindre and 14 Mile, we use commercial hydro jetting to clear grease from kitchen drain lines. We also clear mains and storm drains before they back up into the business.
- Condition reports with footage for every main line job
- Scheduled maintenance jetting for repeat-clog buildings
- Grease line jetting for restaurant kitchens
- Our own excavation crew and equipment when a line has to be replaced
GreenSky Financing for Madison Heights Homeowners
Sewer repair is rarely planned. GreenSky financing lets you fix the line now and pay over time, with same-day approval decisions. Ask your technician, or apply with Bison Plumbing's reference number 81085618.
What Madison Heights Customers Say
"Bison did such a great job for me in Hazel Park, I recommended them to my mom in Madison Heights. I know I can trust Bison's crew with my very favorite Senior!! I love that she receives a text with a picture of exactly WHO was coming to her house! Excellent!!"CL H. · Google review
"Davin and Tyler came in and did an amazing job will definitely be recommending them and will be calling and asking for them if I need any more plumbing work done!!"Amber T. · Google review
Read more on our reviews and testimonials page, or browse our sewer camera evidence library.
On the Job: Bison Crews at Work
Real Bison jobs across Macomb and Oakland County
Madison Heights Service Area & Nearby Cities
We cover every street in Madison Heights, ZIP 48071. That runs from I-696 on the south border up to 14 Mile, and from I-75 on the west side to Dequindre on the east.
Dequindre is also the Oakland–Macomb county line. Our Warren shop sits just east of it, which makes Madison Heights one of the closest cities we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions: Madison Heights, MI
Does Bison Plumbing serve Madison Heights, MI?
Yes. Bison Plumbing serves all of Madison Heights, ZIP 48071, from our shop at 25780 Ryan Rd in Warren, just east of Dequindre Road. We have served south Oakland and Macomb County homes since 1998 and serve customers Monday through Friday, 8:00–5:00.
How old are the sewer lines in Madison Heights homes?
The median Madison Heights house was built in 1957, so many homes still have their original clay or cast-iron sewer laterals, now 65 years old or more. Lines that age commonly have root intrusion at the joints, scale buildup, offset joints or sags. A sewer camera inspection is the quickest way to know which one you have.
Why does my Madison Heights basement drain back up after heavy rain?
Heavy storms load the regional combined sewer system that serves south Oakland County. A partially blocked or damaged lateral makes your home more likely to back up when that happens, because roots, sags and broken joints all reduce how much your line can carry. We recommend a camera inspection after any backup, plus a working sump pump, so you know whether the problem started in your own line.
Can you fix my sewer line without digging up my yard or driveway?
In most cases, yes. CIPP trenchless lining builds a new pipe inside the old one through existing cleanout access, so lawns, driveways and trees stay in place. If a line has collapsed or lost its shape, it may need pipe bursting or excavation, and we will tell you that plainly after the camera inspection.
How much does sewer camera inspection or drain cleaning cost in Madison Heights?
A sewer camera inspection is $135, and drain cleaning starts at $99 plus a $65 service charge. Residential hydro jetting is $1,150, and trenchless lining starts at $2,800. You get a written quote before any work begins.
Do I need backflow testing for my Madison Heights home or business?
If your property has a backflow prevention assembly, which is common on commercial buildings and homes with lawn irrigation, it has to be tested and certified on the schedule your water system sets. Check your notice from the City of Madison Heights for the due date. Bison Plumbing tests, repairs and certifies backflow assemblies and can file the paperwork for you.
Madison Heights Plumbing or Sewer Problem?
Call the Warren crew next door. You get service Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00, a camera-first diagnosis, and a written quote before we start.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · Sun closed · 25780 Ryan Rd, Warren, MI 48091