Cabin and hunting camp drains: getting through a Montana winter
A cabin that sits empty all winter is the one most likely to freeze up. A few steps in the fall and a slow start in the spring save you a messy surprise.
Backing up right now? I answer 24/7 in Libby, Troy and about 60 miles around.
406-291-6808Need it cleared? That's what my sewer and septic line cleaning around Libby and Troy is for.
Fall shutdown
- Shut off the water and drain the lines
- Flush toilets to empty the tanks
- Ask before putting antifreeze in drains if you're on septic
- Leave the snow alone over the septic area. It insulates
Spring start-up
- Turn water on slowly and look for leaks
- Run each drain and watch for slow ones
- Gurgling or backups? Stop and call me before it gets worse
Where I go
I live in Libby and drive up to 60 miles: Troy, Bull Lake, Yaak, Happy's Inn, Fortine, Rexford, Eureka. My van is set up for snow.
Good to know
The University of Minnesota septic program has a solid guide for seasonal homes in cold country.
Common questions
Can you check my cabin before I open it?
Call me and we'll set a time.
Do you come out to the Yaak?
Yes. I cover about 60 miles around Libby.
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Chris Desorcy owns Kootenai Drains in Libby, Montana. He's cleared drains and sewer lines around Libby and Troy for about 6 years with a professional hydro jetter and a sewer camera. He's a drain cleaner, not a plumber, and he answers his own phone. More about Chris