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SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc

Drain Cleaning, Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

SOS Drain & Sewer Services, Inc. is a drain and sewer cleaning company serving the entire Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, metro area. We have been cleaning all types of drains and pipes, big and small, since 1941. We specialize in drains and sewer lines, and we provide video inspections for residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our experienced drain cleaning rechnicians are dedicated to providing our customers with excellent services. SOS Drain & Sewer Services specializes in: • Clogged drains, high pressure jetting • Pipe thawing • Root removal • Line location • Preventative maintenance programs • Video documentation From water heaters, sump pumps, or line services, we are skilled and capable of resolving all drain issues. Our friendly, clean, courteous, and reliable service men provide you with reliable service with low rates. Our trucks show up fully equipped and we are fully insured with excellent Better Business Bureau ratings. Call SOS Drain & Sewer Services today for an appointment.

Business highlights

84 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Drain & sewer cleaning, interceptor & storm basin pumping, video inspection & locating, frozen line thawing, preventative maintenance program & design

Services we don't offer

Ask for details

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9615 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
4%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 615 reviews

DEBORA S.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Brad did a great job & kept in mind the cost by using the equipment that was less expensive first. That equipment & his expertise got the pipe open within the hour he was here. The only reason for the B rating in promptness is that he did come later than expected. He was very good about calling me to keep me informed on his time & showed up when it would've been the end of the day for most around 5pm. Glad he stayed & did the work at that hour. The $155/hour price was the only reason I gave the price a B. Seems like a lot but I believe it may be the going rate. Plus I got their discount of 10%. I would've appreciated being informed that they "might" have to use another special steaming machine to thaw things out if they felt it necessary. That would've cost more money for the job being done IF needed. It wasn't. Brad knew what to look for, what to use & didn't waste any time getting the job done. I'd use them again. Hope I don't have to!
Description of Work: Thawed my frozen kitchen sink drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
We are so happy that Brad was able to get the job done while using the equipment that was easier on your wallet. We know that you would've liked to have been informed about the fact there was a possibility that a more expensive option might be necessary but, unless we think that the more expensive option will be needed we tend to not bring it up. We are glad that you were happy overall and we look forward to helping you in the future. Stay warm this season!

Cindy S.
12/2013
4.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
Called SOS the day before Thanksgiving. They answered right away and had someone at my house within 2 hours of my call. Tech arrived and confirmed that it was my kitchen sink that was clogged and he got to work clearing it out. Just as he was finishing it, he told me that the pipe that comes out from the wall to the sink had a hole in it. He stated that he was not a plumber and could not fix it. He taped it up with electrical tape and advised me to contact a plumber. He collected his fee and was on his way. |Oh he was apologetic but didn't even give me a reference for a plumber. |He did accomplish what I called him for, but leaving me in that state left a bad taste in my mouth.
Description of Work: I used SOS DRAIN AND SEWER SERVICES

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
[remove member name] We are so sorry that your experience with us was less than satisfactory. We try to refer a plumber when there is plumbing further needed on the job so that the customer doesn't feel like they've been stranded and understand why you were frustrated with the fact that you had nothing to go on. However, we do recommend Angie's List in situations like that. We are glad that we were able to complete the job that you called us out there for and are so happy to see that not only will you be using us again but you will also recommend us to friends and family when needed. We hope that you stay warm and healthy this winter season and that you call us for any of your future drain and sewer needs.

Vern C.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
My daughter called on Sunday evening regarding a drain problem. I knew from the description she gave me that it was a blockage and that she needed to call a professional. I had SOS do my own drains a couple years ago and was very satisfied so I recommended that she call them. They came out around noon on Monday took care of everything very quickly and at a reasonable cost. We're very satisfied with SOS Drain and would recommend them to anyone........
Description of Work: Cleared a sewer blockage at my daughter's house....

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
We are very happy that you have been pleased with our work in the past and referred us to your daughter. We appreciate the continued business, and as our business grows mostly on word of mouth we want to thank you for helping our company continue to grow. Stay warm this winter season and feel free to call us for any future drain and sewer needs.

Boyd S.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Arrived on time and as promised and performed the work quickly and cleanly. I would use them again. In fact, this is the second time I have used this company. Been pleased both times.
Description of Work: Snaked out a slow draining main floor drain in the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
We are so happy we could help you both times and that we have found another returning customer. Customer loyalty means the world to us and we hope you know how much we appreciate it! We hope you are staying warm this winter and call us for any future drain and sewer needs.

KENT N.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
They are very good because they respond very promptly, they are reasonably priced, and they have excellent technicians. I think they give 10% discount because of their listing in Angies List.
Description of Work: I used SOS Drain & Sewer Services to do some sewer cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
You are correct in thinking that the 10% discount comes from mentioning that you found us in Angie's List. We have a coupon available for future jobs as well. We greatly appreciate your business and are so happy we could help you. Have a wonderful holiday season and stay warm!

Steve P.
11/2013
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Our kitchen drain clogged on Friday evening so we went without using the dish washer or sink over the weekend as our regular plumber is closed on weekends. On Monday morning our regular plumber called back and after hearing about the issue, recommended SOS. Looking at Angie's List, I saw that they did good work, so I called at about 10:00 a.m. and set up an appointment to come between 3:00-5:00 p.m. that day. Relieved that the issue would finally be resolved, I waited at home for the plumber to arrive. At 3:30, after no one showed up, I called and received an answering service. At 4:30 the owner called me back profusely apologizing for the no show. There had been a series of issues on another job that took up the whole team and the owner's phone had been inaccessible. That is definitely understandable and we rescheduled for the next morning. Adam from SOS arrived between the agreed upon hours of 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. and was professional and friendly. He cleared up the clog in less than an hour and was very thorough in ensuring that there would be no further issues with the clog. He cleaned up after himself and we were back to having a functioning sink. Definitely something that we take for granted but after dirty dishes have been piling up for four days, doing dishes was a pleasure. So, while things ended well, and the delay was understandable, I still waited around in vain for a few hours on Monday and went without a functioning sink and extra half day, which is why I rated SOS at a B. Price was a B because I started researching other companies here on Angie's List when I wasn't hearing back from SOS and saw that another provider charged $89/hour so they came in at a less expensive price (I used an Angie's List coupon to get the price to $94 for just under an hour's work). I would however use SOS again as my experience was positive overall and they took care of the issue at hand.
Description of Work: Cleared a clogged drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94.5

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
[Member name removed], we again apologize for that inconvenience and thank you for your understanding with the situation. It is very rare that another job will use up our team's time like that but, unfortunately, it is something that happens every once in a great while in this job. We are so happy that Adam was able to help you that following morning and get everything cleared up for you (we too can appreciate clean dishes). We appreciate your business and are so happy to hear that despite the previous issue, you will continue to use us in the future. Your business means a lot to us. Have a wonderful holiday season!

Joel M.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, drain pipe, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 3 more
Prompt, excellent service, at a good price. I would not hesitate to use SOS again. Thanks.
Description of Work: I used SOS DRAIN AND SEWER SERVICES

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Thank you [member name removed] for your business. We're so happy we were able to help you and we're grateful that you took the time to write down a detailed review.

KRISTEN M.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Randy answered our call in the afternoon for help and came on the same day at 6:00 p.m. He had to auger out the drain from the sink side and then again from the cleanout plug located near the basement floor. He opened the line without any further trouble and we were glad we called him. He, without asking, gave us a discount on the cost of service because we obtained his company's name from Angie's List.. Randy was very pleasant and professional. We would have no problem in recommending him to our friends in the future. We will certainly call him back in the future if we have need for his services.
Description of Work: Augured out kitchen drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
We're so happy Randy was able to help you. We greatly appreciate your business and your detailed response. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Michele E.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
My washer backed up the main house drain in the basement when emptying so I called SOS early one morning and was able to be seen that day within a two hour window. The representative of the company was very polite and asked if I preferred if he take his boots off when entering the house. He then preceded to the basement to discuss the problem with drainage, obtained the electric snake from his truck which was on a cart, wheeled the cart down the stairs (no damage to steps or flooring), and cleaned out the drain. He tested the drain after cleaning it by pouring a bucket of water down the drain but I also had him wait while I filled the washer up with water and drain it. No problems! I was given a 10% discount because of my membership in Angie's List. I would use SOS again if problems arise in the future. I obtained the great service that one hopes for.
Description of Work: Basement drain had become clogged so that water from washing machine would overflow the drain during spin/emptying cycles. The drain was easily cleaned out within 10 min. or so buy using an electric snake. The culprit---clumping cat litter had managed to get into the drain and formed a grout like plug!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$126

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
We're so happy we could help! Thank you for the detailed response and description of the job. As always, thank you for your business and we look forward to helping you in the future.

M. E. C.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have used them a few times and their service has always been excellent. Their price is wonderful and they are always prompt. I have never had trouble contacting them or scheduling an appointment. Everything was done correctly the first time.
Description of Work: They cleared the main line of tree roots.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David J.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Highly professional, showed exactly where break in sewer line was and advised on potential scope to repair.
Description of Work: Located break in sewer line and made recommendations for repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Jodi H.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Wonderful! I called, was able to get an appointment almost immediately. I had a 2 hour window in which they would show, they were there right within the timeframe. Randy was very polite and professional. They brought a mechanical snake to clear out the drain, everything was very clean when they left. While he was snaking the drain, and diagnosing, I was given tips on how to keep the drain clear, things to look for as far as problems. All in all, a quick professional and pleasant experience.
Description of Work: I had a slow moving floor drain that backed up with every laundry load, he cleaned out the drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Dawn G.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The floor drain in my laundry room has been backing up when the washer drains for over a year now. I had another well known name brand company out to service the issue about a year ago when the issue caused a back up in the basement shower. They came out and snaked the main line to the street, but didn't do the floor drain from the laundry room to the main line, so that drain continued to back up when the washer would drain. It continued to get worse over the past year until it completely covered the floor before slowly draining. I called the morning of Oct 11th to check on prices and availability. Prices were very reasonable and he could send someone out that afternoon. I said I would have to call them back to schedule so I could make sure someone could be there to meet them. I called them back to schedule the appointment almost 2 hours later, and they were still willing to come out that afternoon. Randy came out on schedule, called when he was on his way as promised, and did an excellent job in a professional, timely manner.
Description of Work: Cleared clogged floor drain from laundry room to where plumbing exits the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Richard F.
10/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
The drain was plugged from one end to the other. I tried running a snake from the sink down, but I could get passed some of the pipe bends and had no success. A man came from SOS and was able to run a snake all the way through the drain, but the drain still wouldn't flow. The following Monday they sent a crew with a pressure device that after some coaxing were able to get the drain flowing. It was a little messy, but they did a good job cleaning up.
Description of Work: Our kitchen drain was plugged and they unplugged the drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Tony F.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The bathroom sink always drained slowly. Liquid drain cleaners were not doing the trick, so I called SOS Drain and Sewer Cleaning Services. Brad removed the P trap and snaked out the plumbing. It was all very quick, skillful, and clean. In and out in around 15 minutes, or less.
Description of Work: Brad cleared out a slow draining bathroom sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94.5

Maureen S.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I got a 10% discount from them because I told them that I was a member of Angie's List. I like them for everything, they were very pleasant when I called and they ask when I needed the service. I think they could have come the same but I ask them to come two days later because I was going to be in the house waiting for something else. They came on time, they did a fine work and I have no complains.
Description of Work: I used S O S Drain & Sewer Cleaning Services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94

LINDA K.
09/2013
4.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Guy that did the work was not on time - didn't show up at all once. Had to call him more than once. But he got the job done and there has been no problem since then. Once he finally got here he worked hard.
Description of Work: Cleaned roots out of sewer to street and cleaned out 2 drains

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Mary C.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Adam arrived only a couple hours after I placed the call. He fixed the issue with my drain within an hour and identified the problem causing the backup. Adam was very professional and fixed our backed-up drain. He tested the drain before leaving and made sure that the problem was solved. Thank you to SOS for great service.
Description of Work: Cleared drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Jan C.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Extremely prompt service. Cleaned up after themselves. Received same discount as listed on Angie's List website even though I didn't identify myself as an Angie's List customer. That led me to believe everyone gets that discount.
Description of Work: Cleaned three drains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Steven A.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
He found the first breech about 10 ft from the sump pump, which confirmed my thoughts, but was told couldn't take the camera past the broken area. went in the other direction, and could only go 50 ft due to length of camera line. it would have been nice to go all of the way around if he could have. I would use this company again.
Description of Work: Having water issues in my basement, I wanted to get my drain tile inspected with a camera at before spending $1000's to replace all 4 walls. called and made an appt for the next day. the technician that showed up was on time and professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Anne B.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Adam R. was the serviceman. He did an elegant job of unplugging our line after our washing machine flooded the laundry room. He explained to us what steps he had taken and gave us an idea of what we may expect as far as servicing issues in the future. Prompt and thorough professional work /finish--nice person, nice job.
Description of Work: He fit a double 3" blade through our main sewer line and cleaned it out/fixed it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Thank you for your business! We're glad Adam was able to get your washing machine up and running again as well as help you prevent future problems. We're always here to help if you need anything in the future!

Ann S.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I am very satisfied with the service, price and timely fashion in which the work was performed.
Description of Work: Randy cleaned out the floor drain in my basement and it works great now. Water no longer backs up from the washer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Happy to help! Thank you for your business and positive review!

Debra P.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
More disappointed with myself for not popping the floor drain cover off and checking before I called for service. However, the service guy explained that since both our AC condensate line and our dehumidifier lines run into that drain, they had created a gel-like substance of gunk that basically sealed the drain. Kind of an expensive lesson, but I know now to check at least once a year, which I admit I hadn't done. He came within the time slot, called about 20 minutes before he arrived, was polite, expedient, and that was that.
Description of Work: I had thought our main sanitary line was backing up, since the basement floor drain was not draining. It turned out to be just the floor drain, which he cleared very quickly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Happy to help! Were glad that Randy gave you some good info on why the build up in your lines was happening and how to prevent it. If you need service in the future we are happy to help. Thank you for the detailed review!

ANN Z.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They discovered that it wasn't blocked but collapsed in a section down at the end. They were able to determine exactly where the collapse happened.
Description of Work: We had what we thought was a blocked drain pipe. I asked them to water jet it out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Happy to help. Hope your repairs for the collapsed area go smoothly!

MADELINE V.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Did excellent work. They charged my girlfriend the same price for the same job. Very responsive and pleasant.
Description of Work: Cleaned drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94.5

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Happy to help! Thank you for your business.

Contact information

4825 Hanover Rd, MOUND, MN 55364

http://www.sossewer.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Drain Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Sewer Cleaning,
Home inspection,
Septic Systems

FAQ

SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers free project estimates.
No, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers warranties.
SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers the following services: Drain & sewer cleaning, interceptor & storm basin pumping, video inspection & locating, frozen line thawing, preventative maintenance program & design
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Contact information

4825 Hanover Rd, MOUND, MN 55364

http://www.sossewer.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM