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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%
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0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 451-475 of 615 reviews

Stacie S.
06/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The service guy was right on schedule for the appointment. I had called to give directions to park behind the house rather than in front and the gentleman in the office informed me that the technician would be out shortly and he arrived within 20 minutes. First off, he asked me a lot of questions about the previous plumbing job. He was incredibly clean and worked quickly. I brought out towels just in case he needed them, but he had everything covered He zipped the line through the drain, cleared it out completely and then proceeded to run the faucet to make sure that it worked properly. Here's where the real kicker comes in - as he was packing up his tools and supplies, he realized the sink stopper wasn't in place. He asked if I wanted it left out - I told him that I thought the last guy left it out because the drain was running so slowly when he replaced the sink. So he got back down on the floor, took apart the sink and put the stopper in place for me. Then he retested the sink to make sure that everything worked and that it wasn't leaking. Amazing customer service. Super friendly and fast service guy - I would highly recommend SOS Sewer in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Unplugged a slow draining bathroom sink that hasn't worked since a previous plumber replaced the 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
$95

Catherine K.
06/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Randy was very efficient and polite and cleaned up the work area after finishing the job. The drains had been left uncleaned for a very long time but he completed the job very quickly. I would definitely call this company again should I need plumbing help. I had actually called another Angie's List company first [the one I usually use] and they recommended this company as they couldn't do the job for me that day.
Description of Work: Provided same day service to clean bathtub and sink drains.

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
$147

Minde F.
06/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I talked to Jeff on a Friday, and although there was an extra charge for Saturday he was very accommodating to my schedule. Marty came on time on Saturday morning and got to work. While another individual had not only failed to clear out the roots to the street a couple of months ago, he had incorrectly identified that I had a broken pipe. Marty was not only able to get through the tough roots causing the immediate problem, he offered to come back at no extra visit charge with a new cable on his machine to get through the rest of it. He was very willing to schedule completely at my convenience, and he called on his way to make sure the time was still good for me. I felt that Marty really knew what he was talking about and dealing with, and it could have been a pretty complicated situation. He offered his opinion and advice every time there was a decision to make, and I felt like I could make a fully informed decision. These guys are great!!! I will absolutely use them again, if needed.
Description of Work: Cleaning of main drain, removal of large 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
$260

ESTHER S.
06/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
A very nice service man came out on a weekend and spent quite some time clearing out this very stubborn line. He was very determined; it ended up that he had to use 150 feet of cable. The price included the basic charge, plus an extra charge for an extra 50 feet of cable and a small weekend charge.
Description of Work: My main sewer line had backed up into the basement. They cleared 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
$224

Chris B.
05/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I called SOS right away in the morning and scheduled an appointment. The tech arrived 15 minutes after the scheduled window time, but that was OK for me since I was home that day. Service was fast and the drain is working well. This is the second time that I have used SOS and I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Cleaned the kitchen sink drain after it clogged.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94.5

Diane D.
05/2008
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Brad was very nice and helpful. He answered all my questions in detail.
Description of Work: Received a detailed cost estimate over the phone. The company explained how the coupons offered would effect the cost of work. The serviceman arrived on time and cleaned 3 drains, bathroom, tub and kitchen. I had a problem with the kitchen drain and the serviceman (Brad) said he would try and fix it, and if he couldn't he would not charge me for trying. Brad installed a pipe in the kitchen and corrected the problem.

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
$235

CLAUDIA E.
05/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Made the appointment a few days in advance, they showed up during the appointed hours & completed the job.
Description of Work: Randy cleaned out the sewer lines of tree roots from the house out to the street. He showed up on time and did the job quickly and neatly. I'll call them again next time the sewer line needs 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
$175

ANNE W.
05/2008
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The technician performed excellent service. He was thorough, answered questions and fixed the problems.
Description of Work: Unclogged my slow draining tub and sink drains in the bathroom. Also replaced a pipe under the sink due to a leak.

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
$175

KENT N.
05/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It took about 1/2 hour and the line was clean. They do offer 10% off the first line cleaned OR 50% off of the 2nd line cleaned on the same visit. The approximate cost I listed included that discount.
Description of Work: I had another plumbing company come and try to clear a drain and they were unable to, so I called SOS. They were very prompt, and they quoted me a price over the phone and that was the price that I ended up paying.

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
$90

Shelley C.
05/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Randy was very professional and explained what he needed to do first. He cleaned everything up before he left. He said the lint trap I've been using should have worked but to be more sure of getting all the lint, he told me to also use old pantyhose over the drain hose with a plastic or metal clip. He said they trap more lint than any product on the market and they stretch and last longer, too. He gave me 2 Angie's List discounts. I also have a 90 day guarantee.
Description of Work: My laundry tubs were backing up so I called SOS on a Wednesday night. I told them it was not a rush since I didn't need to use it till Saturday. Randy came out Friday morning and fixed the laundry drain (lint) and also snaked out the main drain 100' (tree roots). It took less than an hour.

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
$173.5

KATHY P.
04/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I picked this company from Angie's List. They gave me a time window between 1 and 3 pm. They called to say that a job prior to mine was taking longer than it should and they would be late. He got to our house at 4:30. He got right to work. I was amazed for all the black gunk he took out that he didn't get it all over. I appreciated that he explained the reasons for the problems we were having. Very friendly guy. He gave the Angie's List discount and gave me another discount because he was late getting out to our house.
Description of Work: I had two things I wanted help with. 1) The kitchen sink drain was slow. We had tried using drain cleaners and manually snaking the line. The drain would work somewhat better but would clog again. Randy (the guy who came out) used a motorized snake(?) and was able to remove the black gunk. The kitchen sink now works perfectly. The second problem was the floor drain next to the washing machine. Our washer is hooked directly to the plumbing. The floor drain would back up when the washer emptied. He used the same motorized snake and got some lint out. He also explained that the drain was not very far below the basement floor and there may always be somewhat of a problem with this. He did say that if we put in a laundry tub and had the water drain into it with a lint filter, it may help the problem. I have had other plumbers look at it and they would snake it out and tell me that it was fixed. It helps to know the physical structure of the plumbing is a lot of the problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$137.5

JENNIFER A.
04/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
SOS was very responsive and helpful. They were able to install a plug that another outfit had told me required a separate plumbing visit and would cost an additional $200. I was very surprised at the bill -- it was far lower than any other estimates I had received and I thought was extremely fair. I would not hesitated to use these guys again should the need arise.
Description of Work: Cleaned out main drain and installed new plug/seal on main drain clean-out.

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

Marilyn D.
03/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were polite in taking their shoes off before entering our home and asking us which door we preferred them bringing their equipment in. Just to mention $50 of the total cost went towards them having to come out on a Sunday. We were surprised that we didn't have to pay more than that.
Description of Work: Our floor sewer drain backed up.

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
$185

Lisa T.
03/2008
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
3rd time toilet plugged in 6 wks. Explained when I called that I'd already paid 2 other plumbing companies to unplug. Each spent less than 5 min w/toilet auger and said it was fixed. Even after explaining that it's happened 2 times before SOS did the same and charged me $100. Service person was already less than 5 min from our house on another job. He said that this should work but he did the same as the 2 other plumbers, same tool, same 5 minutes and gone. He was pleasant and everything. I guess I'm just frustrated that I've spent over $300 to unplug the same toilet in 6 wks. We're not even hardly using it and we don't have kids in the house or use lots of toilet paper or flush wipes or tampons down it, etc.
Description of Work: Unclog toilet.

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

$100

Todd D.
03/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Weekend call. We were called back immediately and a time was set for the drain cleaning. Appointment was kept and work completed quickly and efficiently. Took time to cover surfaces that might get dirty as a result of the drain cleaning. Blockage cleared and drain open again.
Description of Work: Removed blockage from main 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
$220

JAMES A L.
03/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Outstanding (or whatever the highest rating is). Talked to SOS on Wednesday and made arrangements for them to come out on Thursday to remove ice from plugged sewer line. They came at 10 am on Thursday and were done and gone by 11 am. Very courteous, professional and friendly. Very careful to not make a mess or damage anything. Will use them for any sewer problems that we have in the future and will highly recommend them to our friends. Just can't say enough. Thank you to the patrons of Angie's List who have recommended SOS Drain and Sewer.
Description of Work: Remove ice plug from sewer line.

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
$280

willard A.
03/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I had attempted to clean out my own drain when I got the snake stuck. They came out and fixed the drain quickly.
Description of Work: I had a drain snake in my 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
$90

John E.
02/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The plumber arrived on time and on a schedule convenient for me. He finished the project in less than 20 minutes and gave me some recommendations for avoiding the problem in the future.
Description of Work: Drain in the basement was clogged with food from the kitchen. Very straightforward job.

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 & ERIN W.
02/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It went very well. He called ahead so I could meet him at home, he arrived right on time, the overall work took about 15 minutes. He explained how much the work would cost.
Description of Work: He cleared clogs in both our laundry and bathroom drains.

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
$160

PAULA R.
02/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Sink backed up Friday eve. I called SOS's service and received a call back to schedule service within 30 minutes. They scheduled us for the next morning, came on time and did a great job -- cleaned up after the job and gave us tips for avoiding problems in the future. I'd called on SOS 2 years ago and had a great experience and will definitely do so in the future should any problems arise.
Description of Work: Snaked/Cleared Kitchen & Bathtub drains.

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

Chris B.
02/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Contact them early Monday morning after our main drain backed up on Sunday. No problem scheduling and they said they would be at our house between 10:00-1:00 pm. Randy arrived at our house by 10:00 a.m, which was great. The work took about 1.5 hours to complete and he cleaned up the root debris. They charged $135 for the main sewer line and $52.50 each (discounted half price) to clean the floor drain and laundry tub. I decided to add the floor drain at the last minute, since we had a little water back up when we did our laundry.
Description of Work: They cleaned our backed up main sewer line drain, the laundry floor drain, and a clogged laundry tub. They also installed a new 4" plug cover for the main 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
$252.5

Ron Q.
01/2008
4.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They were able to come out the following day on the weekend. The price was approximate, it may have been more than $160. They cleaned the drain in 15 minutes. The higher price was for having to come out on the weekend. A few weeks later, the drain clogged again, and they performed the same service for free. Satisfied.
Description of Work: Sewer clog from house to street.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

STEVE A.
12/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Easy scheduling. 2-hour window rather than 4. Randy called ahead and showed up on time. He took the time to discuss the problem along with future work I wanted performed (above and beyond drain cleaning) than recommended a local plumber also on Angie's List. The work was performed quickly, Randy reported finding an obstruction and the drain was cleared. SOS was in and out in less than 40 minutes.
Description of Work: Cleared obstructed basement floor 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

Jim A.
11/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Thanksgiving day with a house full of guests and a weekend of entertaining and what could go wrong? Sewer line was getting very slow and backing up through a floor drain. Major problem and on a holiday no less. Called SOS and was given a precise quote and estimated time of arrival. Technician was running late and was very prompt with schedule updates. Previous job took significantly longer than he anticipated but like I said he kept me up to date and it was never an issue. When he arrived he was quick to diagnose the situation and went to work. Left the work area clean and as found. I highly recommend SOS!
Description of Work: Cleaned clogged/slow sewer line.

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
$185

GRACE B.
11/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I appreciated the fact that he took the time to explain the problems to me. The estimate that he gave me over the phone was honored even though it took him quite a bit of time to take out the broken valve.
Description of Work: They cleaned out the main drain and the basement drain. The work was done in an old house with a leaking back valve. He explained to me the different options I had to deal with the problem, rather than trying to pitch something I didn't need.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

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
Ask for details

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